Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers an eco-friendly experience that guests consistently praise for its excellent breakfast. Travelers can relax in the garden, get energized at the gym, and take advantage of complimentary WiFi and convenient dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is P7,444
P8,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Queen Bed Sofa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Lake Ontario Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 4 min drive - 2.6 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 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portsmouth Tavern - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Eco-certified hotel near Queen's University
Located close to Kingston Penitentiary, 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 the lobby and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • Conference center

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 22 2025 to January 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on Sep 28, 2025 start from P 7,444.04, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Reviews

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1050 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, rooms were very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - particularly front desk Terrific breakfast buffett
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Amazing breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ce Cil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very pleasant with great and friendly staff. I enjoyed the free breakfast as well as other amenities like coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice breakfast, quiet rooms, and parking. Surrounding area is very pretty, easy to walk to nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly checkin clean rooms convenient location great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to Queen’s. Lots of parking and a great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk service, the character of the building/property, the cleanliness, and the breakfast buffet exceded my expectations :]
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for university drop off weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Great location and courteous staff. Breakfast is pretty bad though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located directly on Queen’s campus between the stadium and main campus. Our room was very clean and breakfast had a variety of hot items. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Amenities
Loved the old buildings and lovely grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find from 401, good parking, bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was so good, buffet was plenty full.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Rooms are modest and clean. All the staff here are so friendly. Location is gorgeous. Walkable to Kingston Pen and museum. Breakfast is 10/10. Best continental breakfast going.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our fourth time staying here. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS

Liked: Amenities
Nothing special but quite comfortable and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, friendly staff, plaza very close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are immaculate. Lots of free parking. Quiet location a short drive to the downtown. The buffet breakfast is awesome. When in Kingston, this is the only place I’ll stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful building with lots of character
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025