3 Best Hotels in Burlington, Northern Vermont

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.

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.