Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre places you within a 10-minute stroll of Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 80 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym. Centrally located in Kingston, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Queen's University and Lake Ontario.

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

Victorian hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Kingston
Guests of Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a water dispenser, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

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 center
  • Conference center

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20 per day

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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 7, 2025 start from $113.56, 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.

What's there to see near Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

This hotel in Kingston is within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Penitentiary, Lake Ontario, and Canada's Penitentiary Museum. You'll also find Bellevue House National Historic Site and George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium less than a mile away.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre feature a casino?

No, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and a turndown service as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre.

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

The closest major airport to Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre is Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), which is 4.5 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), which is around 28.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre.