Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast
Reception
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $166
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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421 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6
  • Place, Kingston Penitentiary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canada's Penitentiary Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Bed Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3-star Kingston hotel connected to the convention center, walkable to Kingston Penitentiary
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1091 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite place to stay in Kingston
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room excellent service from staff everywhere Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay for a conference
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Great location, very nice and clean room, fantastic breakfast, friendly staff and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing. Loved the variety of mature trees on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room and great amenities and extremely accessible parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ce Cil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I like the hotel amenities - there is a gym and free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking and breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Very happy with hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to stay when visiting Queens University.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, friendly staff, great breakfast, free parking. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good an a recommended place to stay in Kingston!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet and friendly staff A shout out to Carol and Mary in the breakfast room for always making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Well administered and maintained, despite being dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A big thank you to the staff and management Excellent service Excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and the place inviting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet convenient, lovely breakfast room with excellent service included , good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025