Our STRY
Where History Meets New Possibility
Originally built in 1875, the Hotel STRY building has lived many lives. Once home tohardware stores, banks, grocers, and furniture makers, this corner of Murray Street was the economic heart of Amherstburg for generations.
As decades passed, the block fell quiet — its heritage fading beneath layers of paint and the weight of a forgotten street.
But it’s story wasn’t over.
A Family’s Vision for Revival
In 2019, local residents Lauri and Kaine Brouyette looked across Murray Street and imagined something different. Beneath that paint and years of neglect, they saw a history worth preserving and a future worth building toward. What began as a once vacant 19th-century building quickly became an opportunity to revive a street, uplift a community, and reimagine
what a small-town hotel could be.
Hotel STRY opened with a simple but powerful mission:
to blend thoughtful modern hospitality with the local character, heritage, and creativity that make Amherstburg special.
Every detail — from design choices to community partnerships — was shaped by the belief that reviving the past can spark a brighter future.
Who We Are Today
Hotel STRY has become more than a place to stay.
It’s a gathering place, a creative hub, and an opportunity to slow down, connect and discover.
Our mission guides everything we do:
Thoughtful hospitality: meaningful, intentional, above-and-beyond service.
Local Connection: supporting makers, businesses, and stories that shape Amherstburg.
Reinvention: transforming forgotten spaces into vibrant, welcoming experiences.
Our vision reaches beyond the hotel walls — to create an ecosystem where food & beverage, wellness, art, and community intersect, offering something far more unique and richer than a standard hotel stay.
Plans are now underway to extend the hotel’s footprint across the street — adding more rooms and welcoming new retail shops, creating a walkable, connected experience for guests and locals alike.
While plans are still evolving, the heart of the project remains the same: reviving historic buildings and shaping spaces with purpose.
The Anchor District
A vision for a new Amherstburg.
The Anchor District is the future vision for Murray Street — a vibrant, walkable area where residents can explore boutiques, enjoy food and drink, experience local art, and spend time outdoors.
Hotel STRY is the first step in bringing this vision to life, setting the tone for a district that celebrates heritage while creating modern experiences.
When complete, the Anchor District will be a place where guests and locals come together, connecting, creating, and enjoying the best that Amherstburg has to offer.
