Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Hotels
8.6 (1544 reviews)
421 Union Street , Kingston , ca

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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Some amenities outdated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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1544 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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Albert • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sumanpreet • family_with_children • ca
7
Overall comfortable stay. Liked the bedding. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Location was convenient. Breakfast had variety.

Cons:

TV’s could be better.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • ca
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, and the room was clean and bright

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

The best hotel breakfast buffet I've had. Plenty of options, very fresh, and good gluten-free choices as well! I appreciate them putting the list of allergens for each item in the buffet.

Cons:

Air-conditioning is a bit dated, took a while for the room to cool off.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Océane • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait hôtel pour quelques nuits à Kingston
Pros:

Séjour très agréable dans cet hôtel. Le personnel est très sympathique et le petit déjeuner est très copieux avec beaucoup de choix.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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FRANCESCO • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Location tranquilla e accogliente
Personale disponibile
Camera pulita e accessoriata
Colazione ottima e con molte opzioni

Cons:

È distante dal centro e non ci sono market nelle vicinanze. Bisogna spostarsi verso downtown

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • us
9
We had a great overnight stay
Pros:

The location - it was part of the QU campus!

Cons:

Nothing really. It was also just for one night.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ca
8
Bon rapport qualité prix!
Pros:

Chambre confortable et tout équipée. De plus, le petit déjeuner était excellent. Agréable séjour.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Diane • extended_group • ca
10
Our stay was comfortable and would highly recommend the location.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, beautiful location and easy walk to Queen's U, waterfront and downtown.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sofya • couple • ca
10
Great centre, food’s great and easy access to Queens university etc.
Pros:

Breakfast is great! Very convenient place and a great stay.

Cons:

Check in process is slow and it’s not too close to downtown.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • ca
8
Je suis satisfaite
Pros:

La propreté
Le déjeuner

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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ELENA • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Tous est bien

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ca
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ca
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ca
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ca
8
Great location so would serious;y consider staying there again.
Pros:

Room was clean, and spacious, and parking was was very convenient. Staff were professional and helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Probably a one off, but had some issues with the door key not working upon arrival. Took 3 trips to the front desk, and the help of the custodian to fix the issue. I was on a deadline for an event so just made it in time. Would have much preferred to relax for 20-30 minutes after a long drive.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Christelle • couple • fr
7
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Yan • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee