Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Hotels
8.6 (1686 reviews)
421 Union Street , Kingston , CA

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great breakfast
Friendly service
Good location
Cons:
Noise issues at night
Bathroom layout
Some amenities outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Rooms were nice and clean but in need of some upgrading and looking a bit tired.
Service
8.91
The hotel went above and beyond our expectations to accommodate our request.
Location
9.15
Perfect spot to stay if you are doing something at the university, and close to waterfront.
Room Quality
8.29
Loved the room, spacious and clean, homey, but bathroom layout was poor.
Amenities
8.13
Basic amenities with some notable deficiencies like pool area management.
Value for Money
8.39
Good ratio of quality to price despite a bit of distance to the center.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Exceptional breakfast and good lunch options provided during meetings.
Overall Experience
8.61
Mixed sentiments but overall a comfortable stay with pleasant service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 14:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and convenience at Donald Gordon Conference Centre. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and a coffee maker. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are also provided for your convenience.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with our 24-hour front desk and meeting room facilities. Benefit from complimentary breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Take advantage of our free parking to explore nearby attractions such as Richardson Stadium and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.

Ideal Location
Nestled in a serene residential area near Queens University, our hotel offers a peaceful retreat just minutes away from downtown Kingston. Book now for a memorable stay at Donald Gordon Conference Centre.

Important information:

No smoking or vaping are permitted in the property.

As of Monday, September 20, 2021, the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Center at Queen’s University requires guests to be Fully Vaccinated (final dose, plus 14 days) against COVID-19, in accordance with Queen’s University’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Proof of vaccination with one piece of government issued ID will be required at the time of check-in. Guests who are not Fully Vaccinated will be provided recommendations for alternative hotels with one of our accommodations partners.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YGK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1686 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 8.91
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Garth • solo_traveller • ca
8
Old charm and cozy
Pros:

The room was a nice size. The location was great for me.

Cons:

It was a little expensive, but overall it was a great stay

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family_with_children • gb
8
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Minchae • solo_traveller • kr
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Brigit • couple • nl
8
Prima
Pros:

De ligging, het geweldige ontbijt, het vriendelijke personeel!

Cons:

Ietsje gedateerd.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Noor • couple • il
9
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Lotta • couple • se
9
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Mashreghi • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Great room. Prefer more variety in fruit.
Staff very good.

Cons:

More variety in fruit.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Thorsten • solo_traveller • de
9
Business Hotel in Kingston etwas abseits vom Zentrum
Pros:

Hervorragendes Frühstück mit sehr engagierten und höflichen Personal. Sauberkeit und Austattung nichts zu beanstanden. Ruhige Lage und dennoch schnell mit dem Auto in Downtown, wo man nahezu überall kostengünstig parken kann.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • ca
10
One of the best hotels my family and I stayed at for that price point, period.
Pros:

The cleanliness, the comfortable rooms, the amazing breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wang • couple • cn
10
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James • couple • us
9
Pros:

The breakfast far exceeded expectations.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephern • extended_group • zw
10
The days were short but it was worth it
Pros:

Exceptional

Cons:

The fresh air

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Morris • couple • ca
9
Nice quiet stay with no unpleasant surprises
Pros:

Very picturesque and history too.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tamás • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

I really liked the variety of breakfast and the spacious room. Bathroom was very well equipped and clean.

Cons:

The heating system was not working in my room at all. Bonus point that the staff gave me an extra heater, but in the long term, it would be nice to get it repaired.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gernot • extended_group • de
9
War wirklich sehr gut.
Pros:

War alles sehr gut. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und reichlich.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ca
9
We’ll certainly return.
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and outdoor patio. Comfortable room and bed. Very good breakfast buffet with helpful and pleasant staff. Ample free parking.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • ca
10
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Rainer • family_with_children • de
8
Gut
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück. Nettes Personal

Cons:

Wir mussten die Schlafcouch selbst umbauen und überziehen.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
We enjoyed our time here
Pros:

Very nice property, not far from
The rail station, nice room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee