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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with conference center, connected to the convention center, near Kingston Penitentiary

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Experience eco-friendly charm at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, where guests rave about the delicious full breakfast. Unwind in the garden or recharge with a workout at the gym, then enjoy free WiFi and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $121
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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Queen Bed Sofa | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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421 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6

What's nearby

  • Kingston Penitentiary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queen's University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fort Henry - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 9 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 80 min drive
  • Kingston Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daft Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kingston Penitentiary and Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. This eco-certified hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Queen's University and Kingston Waterfront. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1841
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 15 and January 6.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre currently open?

The property is closed between December 15 and January 6.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.

What's the area around Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre like?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is a short 9-minute drive from Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) and 8 minutes' walk from Kingston Penitentiary. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Bed
Location
Downtown
Building
Value
Universities
Shower

What guests liked

  • The breakfast at this property was consistently described as amazing, fantastic, and wonderful. (158 reviews)
  • Free parking was ample and convenient for guests. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was well-prepared and served in a clean and pleasant dining area with attentive staff. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The best for downtown kingston.

Great breakfast included. Parking was safe and plentiful. Beautiful heritage property.
Fred, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Staying here next time we’re in Kingston!
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay near where we had to go
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast buffet is amazing!
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel to stay at
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in Kingston

Very nice place to stay in Kingston. It has a free parking. Located away from downtown in a very nice neighborhood. Breakfast is included however not crazy about it.
farin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly desk staff! Breakfast staff were amazing! Super convenient location.
Lonnie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our favourite place to stay in Kingston.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
JooHwa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice with a super breakfast and service was impecable
sheldon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, everything was super clean, and staff was friendly.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay. I would stay here anytime I'm in Kingston!
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was fantastic
Eitan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast buffet!
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Nice breakfast, not overpriced.
Marilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cozy and friendly front desk staff. Enjoyed my stay.
Deepa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location for visiting Queens.
Manjula, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice place but needs to be updated (esp bathrooms). Window could not shut properly so whistling sound from wind in room all night.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such an amazing place to stay
Farshad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very nice stay. The staff were fantastic.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a calm, clean and nice place to stay and I recommend it.
Samin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very relaxed setting with fantastic service and great breakfast.
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, lovely facility and helpful staff. Stayed here twice and will stay again when visiting Kingston.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet area with free parking. Excellent breakfast.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, excellent breakfast included with stay.
Sheri, 2-night trip