Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Hotels
8.6 (1652 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Some amenities outdated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 1652 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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Thierry • couple • fr
4
Pros:

Le parking gratuit.

Cons:

Les chambres sont glauques. Murs gris tout est gris. Envie de pleurer

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jean • extended_group • ca
9
Très bien.
Pros:

Le déjeuner et le confort de la chambre.

Cons:

Chambre de bain un peu vieillot. Éloignement du centre ville.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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David Lukas • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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encarna juarez • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

The hotel is lovely, beautiful and very special

Cons:

We didn't find a taxi because it was Sunday morning and it was very difficult to arrives to the bus, we suffer a lot since we find a taxi

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Junnuan • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Room is small

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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David Lukas • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Annemiek • couple • nl
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ca
8
Clean and good value
Pros:

Clean, breakfast

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Helder • couple • ca
10
Quiet stay in Kingston
Pros:

Quiet location. Close enough to downtown Kingston. Great breakfast offerings. Comfortable beds and room amenities.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • de
6
Gute Lage, aber nicht normal
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr schön, abseits der Stadtmitte, daher sehr ruhig

Cons:

Wir hatten ein Zimmer für drei Personen bestellt, zwei Betten waren nur bezogen. Auf Anfrage danach wurde es vergessen, wir sollten es selbst beziehen.
Das Frühstück war vom Angebot mäßig, ab 9:00 gab es nichts mehr

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • fr
9
Bon séjour confortable
Pros:

Les chambres sont très correctes et petit déjeuner pas mal !

Cons:

Les quelques cheveux qui traînaient dans la salle de bains à notre arrivée

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Cathryn • solo_traveller • ca
9
My stay was comfortable with access to a nice view, tidy room and friendly staff.
Pros:

Proximity to Queen’s university, close walk to waterfront

Cons:

No restaurant though the front desk did accommodate small requests just as hot water for tea

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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June • extended_group • ca
10
I would recommend to friends and family and would book again if/when returning to Kingston.
Pros:

Breakfast was wonderful with great service.

The location is within walking distance of waterfront and downtown.

Rooms were very comfortable and fresh. And quiet.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • couple • de
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Fan • family_with_children • ca
10
worth it
Pros:

breakfast is amazing.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Colazione veramente variegata e di ottima qualità servita in una bella e ampia sala.
Camera e bagno molto spaziosi.
Parcheggio gratuito, comodo di fronte alla struttura

Cons:

All'accoglienza non abbiamo trovato una persona cordiale.
Odore poco gradevole dovuto forse alla moquette, più nei corridoi comuni che in camera

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Katrina Jean • couple • ca
9
Excellent value, enjoyable stay. We would stay here again.
Pros:

Excellent service, free parking, good breakfast, clean and pleasant large room.

Cons:

Our bed was a bit saggy. Needs a refresh .

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Alanbee • family_with_children • ca
8
Good, but could be better
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Room too small, basic amenities

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee