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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel connected to the convention centre in Kingston with free breakfast

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Room, 1 King Bed
Point of interest
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Queen Bed Sofa

Queen Bed Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
421 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6

What's nearby

  • Kingston Penitentiary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queen's University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fort Henry - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daft Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Eco-certified hotel near Kingston Penitentiary
Located close to Queen's University and The Grand Theatre, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre provides free full breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, 15 meeting rooms and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 80 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1841
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 December and 6 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$258.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre located?

Located in the heart of Kingston, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Penitentiary and Lake Ontario. Queen's University and Kingston Waterfront are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1020 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast service was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and beautiful surroundings Friendly staff and good breakfast checking in and out very fast and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazgol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel, nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is a real plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical building. The staff was very helpful the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, friendly staff, clean room, very nice property, will return 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast, bitifull place as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, quiet and has a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean and very cute place !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a real gem in the Kingston area - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

We have had a great day so far and we are very pleased with the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at the Donald Gordon Hotel. Friendly staff, clean comfortable room and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast dinning room set up. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great location for exploring Queens and Kingston
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and quiet. The breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and that breakfast was included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent and very friendly. Met the chef a lovely man Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like their old style elegant furniture, the wall modern paintings, their abundant and delicious breakfast, the amount of sunlight that came in to the hotel in the morning.
Large dining room nicely setup
Delicious breakfast from eggs, potatoes, yummy pancakes, juice, good coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and staff for a really reasonable price. Breakfast was fantastic and staff in restaurant kept my coffee full
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely rooms, spacious building and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in, room was clean and cool. AC was working well, breakfast was included and was good, buffet type and included in the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a comfortable stay and good breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Seher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025