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The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar

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

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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

  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

About the area

Sarnia

City center stay.You'll find Bluewater Health and Ontario Court of Justice within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Canatara Beach and Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Blue Water Bridge is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bluewater Health - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lambton Mall - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Canatara Beach and Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lambton College - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.7 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

3.5-star Tudor hotel near Bluewater Health
As a guest of The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Hungarian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. 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 each 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

The Insignia Hotel, Sarnia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 459 reviews

9.8/10

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

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but area unsafe in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great!
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the renovations, we used to stay here when it was the drawbridge inn and it's been updated nicely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Storm haven
Had to stay because of winter storm…it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff assistance when we arrived. The room was ready earlier rhen expected. Our room was perfect for our overnight stay. I will come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matt Arnel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukhkaran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Parking is rough and scarce. Rooms are clean and elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, very friendly staff, clean, updated rooms. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was short, but sweet. Cute Hotel with tons of charm. The staff were very attentive, and welcoming. The restaurant and Waiter were also top notch. Slight issue with our room was corrected quickly and very accommodating. Recommend!!!!! Well done to all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great, except for the fact that the pool and hot tub were closed for renovation, literally the only reason we chose this place over less expensive places. It would have been nice if the website had mentioned this so we could have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fabiano

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to crash before crossing the border!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the heart of Sarnia.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel, very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024