11 Best Hotels in Northern Vermont, Vermont

It's hard not to feel like an aristocrat at this exquisite turn-of-the-20th-century Tudor-style inn, perched at the edge of Lake Champlain—even Teddy Roosevelt stayed here. Each room is different, featuring period wallpapers, high-end antiques, and other decorative touches. The dining room serves a spectacular brunch and is the very picture of romance in the evening.

This smart chalet-style lodge comes with tons of character. The rooms in back have Trout River views, and the 1890 main building is cozier than ever, with a sofa-heavy common area warmed by a wood-burning fireplace and a lively bar and restaurant serving American comfort food.

Few accommodations in Vermont find a dynamic balance between the traditional inn and trendy boutique spirit, but this eminently charming and quirky 1881 house topped with a cute cupola has done it. The art is in the detail, which delights at every turn, from vinyl collections and chalkboards in the rooms, guitars and ukuleles in the hallways, board games in the lounge, and a 24-hour spread of snacks and drinks.

Formerly the Willard Street Inn, this ivy-covered house high in the historic hill section of Burlington got a sleek update when it rebranded as part of the Lark Hotels family in 2023, making the most of its mansion-like building with an exterior marble staircase, plant-filled solarium and English gardens. Guest rooms are all individually decorated and have loads of modern character; a few have lake views.

Smack-dab in the center of Stowe village, this classic redbrick inn has been welcoming guests since 1833; rooms in the main building and the annex feel like a country inn, while the newer additions refine with added luxury and space. The inn is also much bigger than it first appears, with multiple buildings extending to the back, including a health center, game hut, pool, fitness center, and more. The leather-heavy Whip Bar & Grill serves excellent, meaty, American comfort food.

Each of the elegantly furnished rooms at this B&B in an 1886 Queen Anne Victorian provides coziness and tastefully integrated modern conveniences. Five guest rooms are in the house itself, and four more are in the carriage barn; seven rooms have king-size beds, and the other two are suites that can accommodate up to four guests.

The capital's most charming lodging option, this lovingly tended inn dating to 1830 has rooms filled with antique four-poster beds and Windsor chairs—all have private (if small) baths. Outside the formal sitting room is a sensational wraparound Colonial Revival porch, perfect for reading a book or enjoying a drink from the inn's full bar and watching the townsfolk stroll by. You can leave your car here and walk everywhere in town.

Within walking distance of downtown in the historic hill section, this grand 1881 Victorian home charms completely with its period furnishings, fine woodwork, plaster detailing, stained-glass windows, and sunlit dining area. Each of the guest rooms has its own character, especially the two with sitting areas in the three-story turret.

This inn has four buildings right on Lake Champlain, among them the 1891 Colonial Revival main house with a restaurant and library. Many rooms have water views, and each has been recently updated in soothing blues to match; the Homestead, Southwind, and Cove House have adjoining rooms that are good for families.

The top-hatted bulldog on the sign of this 1880 farmhouse isn't just a mascot: it reflects the hotel's welcoming attitude to pet owners. Inside, a playful attitude permeates the colorful common areas, rooms, and suites, evinced by a seemingly endless supply of knickknacks.

A contemporary, romance-inducing B&B where classical music plays in the hallways, Stone Hill has guest rooms with two-sink vanities and two-person whirlpools in front of double-sided fireplaces. Common areas include a sitting room and a game room, and the pantry is stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks; there are also nine acres of grounds that are beautifully landscaped with gardens and waterfalls.