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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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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Queen Bed Sofa | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Bed Sofa

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

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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 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 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.

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

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

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

  • 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 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 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 Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on Dec 12, 2025 start from $119.99, 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.

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.

Reviews

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beautiful grounds of Queens University.Quiet, well run, comfortable hotel. Full buffet breakfast in a proper dining room. White table cloth personal service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

8/10 Good

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Alison

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient to queens campus but the facility is old and there were lots of creaks and noises through the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast is included! Comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Port Moody

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet except for noise from young. Children running on floor above our unit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay Again

I have stayed here twice now. I like hotels like this so much better than the large chain ones. It’s so cute when you pull up and there’s plenty of free parking. The staff is so friendly. We had a room with a bed and pull out couch. The pull out was actually comfortable which never happens. The location is amazing for anything at or near Queens. The breakfast (included) was good - something for everyone. I have 4 stars for cleanliness, perhaps harsh, as it was based in n a chair in the hall that had seen better days. I would definitely return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on lively grounds. Seems well run. Decor a bit dated but100% fine / clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Kanata

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Chantal

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location for a Queen’s University parent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Nice and quiet location. Friendly check in. Common areas need some updating. Spotless guest room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spotless. The conference center is an easy walk to the visitors center and an easy drive to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Vancouver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre was a wonderful discovery on our recent visit to Kingston. It offers reasonable rates, a convenient location close to Queen’s University, and a sense of seclusion within its spacious grounds. The rooms are well-appointed and easy to access. Breakfast was included, served buffet-style in a bright, airy dining room where we enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere alongside other guests. We will certainly return on future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is next to the University. The environment is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025