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The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Indoor pool
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom
Breakfast meal
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Pool
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
283 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T5V4
  • Popular LocationBluewater Health18 min walk
  • Popular LocationCanatara Beach and Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLambton College6 min drive
  • AirportSarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)13 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sarnia

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel places you in the centre of Sarnia, within a 30-minute stroll of Bluewater Health and Ontario Court of Justice. Highlights at this Tudor hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, Legacy Restaurant, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sarnia hotel include Canatara Beach and Park and Lambton Mall.

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park Paths Trailhead - 10 min walk
  • Bluewater Health - 18 min walk
  • Canatara Beach and Park - 5 min drive
  • Lambton College - 6 min drive
  • Blue Water Bridge - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarnia Station - 6 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Refined Fool Brewing Co - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 16 min walk
  • Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
  • Riverport Tavern - 10 min walk

About this property

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Comfortable Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health
The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was completed in June 2019.

This Tudor Sarnia hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1963
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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-per-view films and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1963
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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
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: CAD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on 26 May 2024 start from AU$206.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yep, The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The closest beach to The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is Canatara Beach and Park (3 km).

Does The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Is The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 299 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were here for our 50th anniversary. The room and services were fantastic. They treated us like royalty. We stayed at this hotel under a different name 50 years ago. Thank you for making this day special.😘
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pool and hot tub staff were great will go back any time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and beautiful facilities. One of the nicest hotels that we have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will return
Beautiful experience. Hotel was very unique and historic with updated amenities. Could not be any more pleased with experience. Very, very clean and friendly. We stopped here on route to another destination but I would return as this being our destination.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jose, Leduc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor breakfast for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
The room was clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable to sleep in. The location made it super easy to explore on foot Sarnia’s downtown core and enjoy the view of the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024