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The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
View from property
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
283 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T5V4
  • Bluewater Health
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Canatara Beach and Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Water Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sarnia

In the heart of Sarnia, The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Bluewater Health and Ontario Court of Justice. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Canatara Beach and Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Blue Water Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park Paths Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bluewater Health - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Canatara Beach and Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lambton College - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia Station - 6 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Refined Fool Brewing Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bad Dog Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Industry Theatre - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Tudor hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna
The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 84 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sarnia hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring microwaves and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Legacy Restaurant serving guests of The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Legacy Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Regners Tudor Lounge - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Hungarian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Legacy Restaurant
  • Regners Tudor Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1963
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not accept debit cards at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Drawbridge Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia, Ontario
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia
Insignia Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia Ontario
Insignia Sarnia
Insignia Resort Sarnia
The Insignia Hotel Sarnia
Drawbridge Inn Sarnia
The Insignia Hotel

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 481 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Absolute Best

AMAZING experience! This is the second time I spent to this hotel. This is definitely my go-to place to stay in Sarnia. SUPER friendly, customer service is the absolute BEST, and the cleanest hotel Ive ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Langley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was amazing!!! Water pressure extremely good! Staff friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at my favourite hotel are amazing! Superior customer service, a fantastic location, luxurious amenities, lovely furnishings and a welcoming environment, especially at the warm welcome, all make this a wonderful experience I’ve enjoyed many times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearl M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is a big hit in my family, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Nice motel. Didn't like the distance from the parking lot and parking was limited. Staff was great and room was very nice. Didn't like the darkness of the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My families favourite hotel in Sarnia!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mitsunori

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best area. Minimal parking. Property is undergoing renovations. Zero Options after 9pm for dining within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great place ro stay with friendly and attentive staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated, great pool hot tub and saunas. Great friendly staff, nice restaurant with great servers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trudie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025