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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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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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
(108 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

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 Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪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 luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a water dispenser, and a communal living room.
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.

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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 21 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 Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre on Jan 18, 2026 start from $114.27, 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 George Taylor Richardson Memorial Stadium and Bellevue House National Historic Site less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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 good for couples?

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

Does Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre have a hot tub?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre.

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and refined. It felt very safe. Convenient to downtown. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, quiet, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros-great location. Close to shops, restaurants, Kingston Penitentiary tour. Price was great compared to other nearby hotels. It was clean. No trouble finding parking. Cons-incredibly noisy, people slamming their doors closed maybe some weather stripping to soften up the door slamming, bed was sunken in and extremely uncomfortable, sleep was not easy at this hotel, it appears as if you can control your room temperature but you can’t the room was so hot. Breakfast was not my favourite we were told it was u like any other hotel yet it was similar to any breakfast I have had at other hotels nothing spectacular. Didn’t bother attending breakfast on day two. Overall if you are looking to save money and don’t mind a no frills type go for it. If you are looking for more pay more and stay at a different place. I stayed two nights and loved the city would have stayed longer but not here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to campus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

8/10 Good

Promita

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, perfect breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and cozy property! I loved the overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora, Burlington

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

y

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasuo, Oakville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very good condition, even if It looks like old building. Room is clean, the space of room and bed are comfortable for wheelchair. Also, staff are friendly as well as breakfast is amazing in variety and quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ta-Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with the nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Yee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely experience. Room was clean and bed super comfortable. Breakfast was much more than expected and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff exception
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aynsley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Over all we had a good stay. The first night was really quiet, but then a conference came in and we could hear people beside us and above us. It was quite noisy. The mattress was too soft not sure when they were changed out last. The other thing was that the hallways and the rooms did not smell good. There was a very notable odour, especially in the hallway. It smells like old university dormitories. The breakfast that is included was quite nice and the staff are very friendly. Overall, the grounds are beautiful (we took advantage of using the outside courtyard ) and the stay generally was good for what we needed. However for the price, the smell the poor mattress I won’t be booking there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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