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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(170 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Queen Bed Sofa

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

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About the area

Kingston

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre puts you in the heart of Kingston, connected to the convention centre and within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Kingston Penitentiary and Lake Ontario. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a conference centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour business centre, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Kingston hotel include Queen's University and Kingston Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Kingston Penitentiary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canada's Penitentiary Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queen's University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

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
  • ‪Portsmouth Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daft Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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

  • No pets 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$204, 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.

Is parking available at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Yep, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Yep, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is a short 11-minute walk from Breakwater Park.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give top marks to the free full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, pets are not allowed.

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1288 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room fantastic breakfast friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location and decent accommodations. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - friendly and warm environment. The breakfast is great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Every thing was good from parking to staff cleaning bed breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful and the hotel clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small intimate hotel with few of usual amenities eg pool and restaurant, but clean and friendly with a superb breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Buffet Breakfast, Clean Room, Amazing Staff, Free parking is awsome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice quiet property, friendly staff, close to downtown and the university campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, great breakfast, nice little pub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great value. Very cozy and clean and the breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location - about 35 min walk downtown and 5 min walk to the university. Beautiful spot with a courtyard, clean rooms and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location for Kingston Pen tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Best breakfast I’ve had that was included with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent, very happy to be there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful, beds were super comfortable, breakfast was outstanding. If you plan on doing the Kingston Pen tour this is conveniently located and within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel. The courtyard is a really nice place to sit outside and relax. The staff are very nice and the breakfast is amazing. The rooms are cozy and the bed was comfortable. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Have stayed here several times. The rooms are always clean and in good repair. The staff are always professional and very helpful. Highly recommend this place when you want to visit Kingston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful front desk staff, an excellent breakfast in the morning and the garden courtyard was beautiful and not something you'd find at most hotels. Best deal in Kingston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable and we slept so well! We appreciated the delicious buffet breakfast. Close to downtown Kingston and the university, this unique place is excellent value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 day stay. The location is great and the grounds were beautiful. The room was very comfortable and breakfasts terrific. Staff were helpful and polite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast! Clean room and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026