Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Queen's University, connected to the convention center

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Point of interest
Courtyard
Point of interest
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Bed Sofa

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

About the neighborhood

Kingston

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Kingston hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum. Lake Ontario and George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bellevue House National Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canada's Penitentiary Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queen's University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kingston Waterfront - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3-star Victorian hotel near Queen's University, connected to the convention center
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Kingston hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1841
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre to the airport?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is 4.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on Mar 10, 2026 start from $148, 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.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offer free breakfast?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have a pool?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre does not have a pool.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre to downtown Kingston?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is 1.5 mi away from Kingston.

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1025 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable rooms. Excellent hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean room and good amenities. Excellent hot breakfast buffet, many options. Tables with white tablecloths. Free outdoor parking on grounds - perfect for van I was driving. My room top floor end of hall, water pressure was a bit low but adequate. Older building so could hear odd plumbing noises from other rooms. Overall great value - likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vinoja

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, staff were excellent. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a fantastic stay. Very clean. Amazing staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless, room is clean and spacious. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple and clean but off the beaten track. No restaurant on site. Maybe 20 minutes walk. I took an uber because it was raining…downtown restaurant..$12 ride. The free breakfast buffet is high level. But only open for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo, Brampton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

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