Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

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

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Courtyard
Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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421 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6
  • Kingston Penitentiary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Queen's University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kingston Waterfront
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Bed Sofa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 eco-friendly 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
  • 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

Victorian hotel connected to the convention centre in Kingston with free breakfast
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 eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 December and 6 January.

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

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 all accommodation.

We should mention

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

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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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$235.00, 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.

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. 716 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1036 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and quiet. The breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Swades

Liked: Cleanliness
Services and facilities were non-standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, super comfy bed. Very convenient to down town. I would recommend staying here anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice. With out door patio to sit and relax. The breakfast was amazing. The room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff are very helpful. The breakfast is amazing. The surroundings are peaceful. Very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great stay! The breakfast was delicious and the staff was so welcoming. Very walkable to the Queen's campus location I had to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Davis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about the property EXCEPT !! they turned the heat off in the building about the middle of May and with the cold wet weather of later May when we were there , it was very cool in the room. They did offer a 50% reduction in our fee which was nice but would have preferred a warm room. I had to ASK ABOUT the heat to get the reduction. They did not offer it. Surely, the university that owns the hotel could afford to keep the heat on until the end of May after all this is Kingston on cold lake Ontario. I might suggest that they review the turn the heat off day and move it to June 1. They probably do the same thing in the fall but in reverse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building was lovely but it was the worst hotel experience that I have had- ever. The weather in the city was terrible and the hotel had NO HEAT. The temperature in my room (in May) was less than 15 degrees. We inquired at the front desk and were told that they were “trying” to fix it and that we would have heat the next day. No… it didn’t happen and, of course, we were not offered any compensation. I would never stay here again and strongly recommend avoiding this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, staff was very accommodating. Breakfast was a 10. Will definitely be back love your city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the heady not working , i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Seher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy, Pickering

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025