The three-pearl Willard Street Inn serves a heart-warming dose of traditional New England charm in its 14 turn-of-the-20th-century rooms, breakfast solarium, and landscaped back garden, arguably the prettiest in downtown Burlington. The period rooms fit snuggly into the days-of-yore design, with details such as four poster beds, gas fireplaces, antique armoires, and marble-topped tables, all with views of Lake Champlain and the mountains beyond. The neighborhood offers yet more handsome historical houses to enjoy on a stroll, but the not-too-slight incline of the 20-minute walk downtown may challenge anyone with mobility issues or poor footwear. If so, the more central Lang House can supply a similar style, quality, and charm, without the trek.
The three-pearl Willard Street Inn serves a heart-warming dose of traditional New England charm in its 14 turn-of-the-20th-century rooms, breakfast solarium, and landscaped back garden, arguably the prettiest in downtown Burlington. The period rooms fit snuggly into the days-of-yore design, with details such as four poster beds, gas fireplaces, antique armoires, and marble-topped tables, all with views of Lake Champlain and the mountains beyond. The neighborhood offers yet more handsome historical houses to enjoy on a stroll, but the not-too-slight incline of the 20-minute walk downtown may challenge anyone with mobility issues or poor footwear. If so, the more central Lang House can supply a similar style, quality, and charm, without the trek.
The 161-room, mid-range Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor is a family- and business-friendly hotel in the center of Burlington, with beautiful views of Lake Champlain from many rooms. This fresh, clean Courtyard outpost includes an indoor saltwater pool and a bright fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of many excellent restaurants and interesting shops. Guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, with large desks, ergonomic desk chairs, and modern bathrooms. With a 24-hour business center, meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of local touches, the hotel should suit corporate travelers and tourists seeking to experience Vermont.
The 161-room, mid-range Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor is a family- and business-friendly hotel in the center of Burlington, with beautiful views of Lake Champlain from many rooms. This fresh, clean Courtyard outpost includes an indoor saltwater pool and a bright fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of many excellent restaurants and interesting shops. Guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, with large desks, ergonomic desk chairs, and modern bathrooms. With a 24-hour business center, meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of local touches, the hotel should suit corporate travelers and tourists seeking to experience Vermont.
The Hilton Garden Inn Burlington is a practical and utilitarian chain hotel in the Boston suburbs. Availability of high chairs, cribs, and a children's menu at the on-site restaurant make this establishment appealing to those traveling with small children. Guests who use wheelchairs will find highly accessible rooms and features at the Hilton Garden Inn, such as first-floor rooms with roll-in showers. Many other aspects of the hotel, from the restaurant, to the pool, to parking are handicap accessible. Business travelers can choose between an Apple or a PC workstation in the 24-hour business center, or take advantage of free printing and fax. It may not be a particularly memorable hotel, but this Garden Inn caters to a wide range of budget travelers.
The Hilton Garden Inn Burlington is a practical and utilitarian chain hotel in the Boston suburbs. Availability of high chairs, cribs, and a children's menu at the on-site restaurant make this establishment appealing to those traveling with small children. Guests who use wheelchairs will find highly accessible rooms and features at the Hilton Garden Inn, such as first-floor rooms with roll-in showers. Many other aspects of the hotel, from the restaurant, to the pool, to parking are handicap accessible. Business travelers can choose between an Apple or a PC workstation in the 24-hour business center, or take advantage of free printing and fax. It may not be a particularly memorable hotel, but this Garden Inn caters to a wide range of budget travelers.
The 125-room Hotel Vermont is an upper-middle-range property with a boutique, rustic ski lodge feel located within a brief walk to Lake Champlain and downtown Burlington attractions along Church Street. This hotel offers a distinctive, contemporary style with lots of natural wood and stone in both rooms and public spaces. The stylish rooms have a contemporary, minimal aesthetic with platform beds, carpets in modern patterns, and upscale bathrooms with sleek walk-in showers. Attractive on-site features include a nice fitness center with a yoga studio and massage treatment room, and chic restaurant and bar, plus local art throughout. Rates are on the high side though, and some guests find the minimalist room decor a bit disappointing. For a traditional chain hotel with attractive amenities and often better rates, consider the adjacent Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor.
The 125-room Hotel Vermont is an upper-middle-range property with a boutique, rustic ski lodge feel located within a brief walk to Lake Champlain and downtown Burlington attractions along Church Street. This hotel offers a distinctive, contemporary style with lots of natural wood and stone in both rooms and public spaces. The stylish rooms have a contemporary, minimal aesthetic with platform beds, carpets in modern patterns, and upscale bathrooms with sleek walk-in showers. Attractive on-site features include a nice fitness center with a yoga studio and massage treatment room, and chic restaurant and bar, plus local art throughout. Rates are on the high side though, and some guests find the minimalist room decor a bit disappointing. For a traditional chain hotel with attractive amenities and often better rates, consider the adjacent Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor.
The 258-room upper-middle-range Hilton Burlington-Lake Champlain is a family- and business-friendly hotel with an enviable location right across the street from Lake Champlain. The shops and restaurants of Church Street Marketplace are also just two blocks away. Guest rooms are clean and spacious, with predictably homey decor and small bathrooms. Flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers come standard. The indoor pool and pet-friendly amenities are an added bonus. The hotel offers standard Hilton amenities with no surprises -- including a lodge-style restaurant that serves a breakfast that's not included with room rates -- but the stunning lake and mountain views give it an edge over the nearby Hilton Garden Inn, though rates there will be cheaper.
The 258-room upper-middle-range Hilton Burlington-Lake Champlain is a family- and business-friendly hotel with an enviable location right across the street from Lake Champlain. The shops and restaurants of Church Street Marketplace are also just two blocks away. Guest rooms are clean and spacious, with predictably homey decor and small bathrooms. Flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers come standard. The indoor pool and pet-friendly amenities are an added bonus. The hotel offers standard Hilton amenities with no surprises -- including a lodge-style restaurant that serves a breakfast that's not included with room rates -- but the stunning lake and mountain views give it an edge over the nearby Hilton Garden Inn, though rates there will be cheaper.
The 309-room upper-middle-range Sheraton Burlington Hotel is the largest conference facility in the area, and attracts large groups, business travelers, families, and visitors to the University of Vermont, which is a 10-minute walk away. There's a lot to like about this property, and the lovely interiors -- a twist on mountain lodges -- put it a step above many Sheraton outposts. Add to that the large, light-flooded indoor pool and free shuttle to popular area destinations, and this hotel is far above other chain options in the area. Guest rooms are spacious, clean, and elegant, with super-comfortable beds and large, modern bathrooms. Those wanting to be closer to Lake Champlain and downtown should consider the Hilton Burlington -- it's cheaper, but far less charming.
The 309-room upper-middle-range Sheraton Burlington Hotel is the largest conference facility in the area, and attracts large groups, business travelers, families, and visitors to the University of Vermont, which is a 10-minute walk away. There's a lot to like about this property, and the lovely interiors -- a twist on mountain lodges -- put it a step above many Sheraton outposts. Add to that the large, light-flooded indoor pool and free shuttle to popular area destinations, and this hotel is far above other chain options in the area. Guest rooms are spacious, clean, and elegant, with super-comfortable beds and large, modern bathrooms. Those wanting to be closer to Lake Champlain and downtown should consider the Hilton Burlington -- it's cheaper, but far less charming.