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The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
View from property
Lobby lounge
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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283 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T5V4
  • Place, Stones 'N Bones Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluewater Health
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ontario Court of Justice
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Stones 'N Bones Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centennial Park Paths Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Imperial Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bluewater Health - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ontario Court of Justice - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Refined Fool Brewing Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bad Dog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harvey's - ‬2 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, 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 sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.
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.

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 600 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russel

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member we interacted with was very friendly and helpful. Our vehicle was pulling a large trailer and they helped us find space in the parking lot for it. The hotel was beautiful and the rooms were clean with great amenities. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, clean, nicely decorated room. Neighboring room was a bit loud at night. Wonderful staff and great location- easy to walk around the town from. Loved the gym and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A beautiful property well taken care of. Staff was fantastic each person I made contact with was professional and friendly. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Clean, comfortable and well located

Great location, easy parking, excellent rooms, clean , updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room but quite small for a double queen. Nice decor, high quality and clean but room and bathroom were a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, pool area was nice especially the saunas, bar was clean & bartender was very good at his job. Front desk staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the area. Wonderful experience. Close walk to sarnia bay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in worth the extra 40-50 compared to other local hotels (holiday in, etc) Bar could be opened longer but not a deal breaker lots of great bars around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Couldn’t figure out the noise in my room for quite some time. Turns out that they have white noise machines behind the TVs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for the best restaurants and live music pubs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakenah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly love staying at this hotel, the staff are so sweet, would always recommend it to all of my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy, Chatham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed because it was close to our grandson’s wedding venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MJ at the front desk was especially helpful in managing my reservation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early and was allowed to check in. Rooms were very modern and clean. The gym and pool were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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