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Some amenities outdated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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nael • couple • ca
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2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • fr
10
Waouh!!😃
Pros:

Résidence luxueuse (avec un prix très raisonnable) dans un emplacement exceptionel (grand parc arboré)

Cons:

Hébergement parfait!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
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Petr • couple • cz
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • ca
7
Pleasant. Everyone was very nice. Appreciated breakfast!
Pros:

It was clean.

Cons:

Older rooms

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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judith • couple • ca
9
Great!!! I will return!
Pros:

It’s clean, close to downtown, and staff are great!

Cons:

It’s abit dated but all the other factors overshadow this.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • ca
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jean Christophe • couple • fr
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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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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Minchae • solo_traveller • kr
8
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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
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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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
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee