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Reviews of Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre 3 stars

421 Union Street, K7L 3N6 Kingston, Canada

#6 of 29 hotels in Kingston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 826 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    I would upgrade the shower.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and the breakfast. Room was very clean though the shower just ok.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good buffet breakfast - good variety

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thanks to the staff who helped heat up my bubba's poutine after a fabulous Homecoming evening out!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a bit dated, could use updating, and the location is a bit far from downtown or any amenities

    Welcoming staff, big room, comfortable bed, very quiet, lovely setting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dining room staff were very pleasant and attentive.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Would return in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unfair overheard complaints by snooty guests at breakfast about the size or age of facilities - it is an older building but there is no reason to take issue with that!

    Friendly, helpful staff; warm, varied and tasty breakfast options; comfortable bed and pillows; work area with proper desk chair; clean; beautiful neighbourhood with lots of trees, easy to get around by bus.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Awesome stay and fantastic customer service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some furniture needs to be replaced and the lobby area can do a renovation.

    Excellent customer service. Love the buffet continental breakfast and the ambience of the resto! The room is clean and comfy though the building is a bit rustic.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Weekend in Kingston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have personal HVAC machines for each room, which is great for temperature control but they are quite loud, luckily we could turn it off and it seemed to keep a comfortable temperature. Would love to see them upgrade the size of the beds to king, since there is only one bed and the room is comfortably sized. The queen was fine but it's always snug for a couple.

    The breakfast is fantastic, best one I've had in a long while. Free parking is great and it's relatively close to downtown for a quick Uber ride or a long walk on a nice day. It is also only a 10 minute walk from the Penitentiary which we had a tour booked for so that was great. I also enjoyed the courtyard when I was there, it along with the cozy atmosphere inside the hotel was very enjoyable. Though I wish they had more card key access doors to get back in from the courtyard, there is only one functional right now and it's away from the rooms and front lobby (there are more doors to access the courtyard but they will lock behind you) or at least make it more clear, I had to ask how to get back inside before I risked going out and getting locked outside lol. Also there definitely is a private bathroom for each room despite the booking.com page saying otherwise in the question section.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was squeeking with every toss! Rooms are big enough to accomodate a King or Queen bed rather than the smaller double.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location, close to the water and Queen's main campus. Parking on site.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room had a bit of a smell, perhaps this is because it is not used much during the summer months. The breakfast was a bit simple and once food ran out it was not replenished.

    Helpful staff who answered all our questions. The beds were spacious and comfortable. The water pressure was nice and the bathtub was clean. The breakfast was very simple but good enough.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    8.0
    Great value and terrific venue
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet breakfast was exceptional but it would have been nice to have a restaurant and bar so we didn’t have to drive to find these.

    Loved the historic nature of the building It was a very quiet neighbourhood and the property was well kept. Inviting patio was also welcome

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was too soft and uncomfortable for me

    Service was excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Good, not long enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not able to spend enough time

    Excellent grounds, service and quality.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The exercise facility was not functioning well.

    Great location at,queens university . Nice room and good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Nice rooms in nice building with a nice courtyard and with kind staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing per se but it’d be great if there were rooms with two beds (which is coming soon, I think!)

    Easy access and chill workers. Really nice rooms.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't say didn't like but a bit far to walk to Downtown so used buses a lot.

    Everything great from welcome, stay and breakfast, staff who were really helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Have stayed multiples times now and always happy with our experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Showers need an upgrade

    Clean room, quiet hotel, good breakfast, super staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfectly classy breakfast experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hair dryer was very loud.

    The room and bed were comfortable. The breakfast buffet offered many items, and the table were covered in white tablecloths. I loved the very European feel to the breakfast experience. We enjoyed being close to the water, and also the various cozy sitting areas in the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    I recommend this facility to anyone travelling g through kingston. A real gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was to my satisfaction. No complaints.

    Everything. The cleanliness, the archectecture, attention to detail.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    9.0
    Great Place For a Kingston Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room itself was a little dated with older furnishings. Water pressure in the shower a little weak. While the buffet was excellent, what we ate had too much salt. Go easy on the salt please!

    We stayed one night. Room was clean and spacious enough for our needs. Very comfortable bed. Buffet breakfast was excellent with plenty of hot options. Staff very helpful. Excellent value for money. Nice to be in a University setting.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were great and room was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    To was very lovely area grounds. Loved the ending area and various places to seat in the hotel and artwork as well
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely location and facility Breakfast was great

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Great .... would stay there again if in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    beautiful building and grounds. Very clean and modern room. Breakfast was exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double room was very small, very happy that we were able to upgrade to a bigger room.

    The location was fantastic. Quiet and peaceful. Fantastic breakfast!

    Stayed in August 2024

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