28 Best Hotels in Northern Vermont, Vermont

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.

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.

On 120 acres overlooking Mt. Mansfield, this posh property has a contemporary look, excellent dining at the Roost, and one of the best spas in Vermont, which combine to create a world unto itself. The country-chic guest rooms are awash in maroons, tans, and tartans, while suites have the feeling of posh mountainside condos, complete with built-in bookshelves, gas fireplaces, and decks.

Built by the Von Trapp family (of The Sound of Music fame), this Tyrolean lodge is surrounded by some of the best mountain views in Vermont and abundant romantic ambience, making it a favorite for weddings. Many rooms in the main lodge have been refreshed with a rustic-chic design that bows to Austrian and Vermont roots, and there are activities galore in the fitness center, miles of trails, tennis courts, and an expansive bierhall.

Set amid 700 acres overlooking Lake Champlain, this family resort provides luxurious accommodations and a full roster of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, 66-slip marina, abundant children's programs, and multiple dining options. The 74 camplike cottages range from studios to three bedrooms, and offer fireplaces and decks or porches.

This property holds the hospitality crown for style and cool, which is showcased in the almost magically spacious lobby, with its crackling wood fire, walls of smoky black Vermont granite, reclaimed oak floors, and local artwork. Upstairs, a fresh-pine scent permeates the long corridors that lead to boutique-style guest rooms accented with natural elements.

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.

At the base of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, this lodge would be king of the hill for its location alone, but a stay here also affords many perks including dining outposts like Tipsy Trout and Alpine Hall and rustic-meets-contemporary accommodations that run the gamut from studios and four-bedroom penthouse units to modern slopeside condos. Be sure to check out the WhistlePig Pavilion for a one-of-a-kind Vermont Experience, with whiskey flights and slow-smoked meats. A spa and salon, a massive fitness room, two 18-hole golf courses, a game room, and a huge heated outdoor pool also number among the amenities; "wellness lodges" include oversize hot tubs and saunas.

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.

With a water playground for summer fun and just about every winter activity imaginable, including the new 26,000-square-foot indoor "FunZone 2.0," this resort is ideal for families; nightly rates include lift tickets, lessons, and all resort amenities. Lodging is in five clustered condominium "communities," away from the resort's noisier areas.

Montpelier's only major hotel reopened in spring 2024 after $4.5 million in repairs from July 2023's flooding; it benefits much from the State House across the street, hosting many of its visiting politicians, lobbyists, and business makers, not to mention tourists seeking a certain quality of accommodation. Guest rooms are classically designed and outfitted with standard but polished amenities, while suites may add crystal chandeliers, a covered porch, oversize spa showers, or Jacuzzi tubs.

A block from the lake and a five-minute walk from the heart of town, this attractive chain hotel has a pretty bar and lobby area with couches around a fireplace. Nicely furnished guest rooms have excellent beds, and lake-view rooms are available.

At "Vermont's Culinary Resort," about 10 miles from downtown Burlington, the Essex's open kitchen allows diners to watch and interact with the chefs, and a sprawling spa incorporates culinary ingredients like salt, honey, lavender, hop oil, and malted barley into the body treatments. Vibrant colors set an upbeat mood in comfortable guest rooms, many of which have fireplaces. The resort partners with the nearby Essex Experience, a smartly redeveloped outlet mall full of locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and a performing arts venue, to host events.

This boutique enterprise just north of Stowe village is a whimsically stylish alternative to the town's staid resorts. Modern furniture, white woolen rugs, and rough-hewn wooden beams add texture and dazzle the eye in the unique lobby, while in guest rooms, paper deer-head sculptures look down from gas hearths, subtle animal prints rest on beds, and nature-theme wallpaper calls out accent walls. The lodge's Après Only bar brings 1980s nostalgia to your post-ski plans, with vintage snowsuits as décor and roaring fireplaces.

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.

This more playful edition of the Hilton family sits on an ideal location halfway between downtown Burlington and the lakefront, putting both in easy walking reach. The splashes of colorful design and public art add an element of fun, particularly in common areas, to the otherwise standard hotel rooms.

Renovated and rebranded as part of Hilton's Curio Collection in 2024, the former Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain has a fresh identity that captures its location overlooking Lake Champlain; it also has a new seafood-focused restaurant, Original Skiff Fish + Oysters, developed by the team behind Hen of the Wood. Catch an outdoor movie or a dog-focused Yappy Hour on the Garden Terrace, or lounge with a coffee from Lily May's all-day café.

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.

Accommodations at Jay Peak include standard hotel rooms, suites, condominiums, town houses, and cottage and clubhouse suites. Amenities and activities are nearly endless, especially for kids, starting with the huge indoor water park and continuing with an 18-hole golf course, ice arena, Nordic center, and plenty of festivals.

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.

If you're looking for an inexpensive summer destination—to take in the scenery, canoe the lake, or go biking—this will do quite nicely as the lodge is on the rarely visited Isle La Motte. Guest rooms are very simple: bed, dresser, night table, and stenciled wall border.

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.

The accommodations at this family-owned motel on 16 acres range from studios with small kitchenettes to modern two-bedroom suites warmed by their own fireplaces to rental houses that can sleep 10 or more people. Cruiser bikes, helmets, and other gear are available to guests; the game room has foosball, table tennis, and a pool table; and there are two pools and a tennis court on the property.

With one of the largest spas in the area Stoweflake lets you enjoy an herb-and-flower labyrinth, a fitness center reached via a covered bridge, and a hydrotherapy waterfall that cascades into a hot tub. Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms to luxurious suites with fireplaces, refrigerators, and whirlpool tubs; one- to three-bedroom town houses sit on the resort's perimeter.

Not many hotels can boast having a bowling alley, but this part-new, part-renovated inn can top even that, adding an 18-hole minigolf course, an indoor pool, and small fitness center. While the former motel section now sports boutique-like rooms with double beds and standard amenities, suites in the new building add kitchenettes (full kitchens in some cases), king beds, and pull-out sofas.