TL;DR

Historic house: in quiet Burlington Heights
Lark Hotel property: with pro-local philosophy and personality
Residential and peaceful: yet close to Downtown
Upscale and sophisticated: decor with independent spirit
Perfect balance: of relaxation and making the vacation your own
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If you’re into seriously gorgeous historic houses, and quiet locales like Burlington Heights, this hotel might well be for you.

Blind Tiger Burlington, one of New England hospitality titan Lark Hotel’s creations, is an upscale space full of personality that follows the group’s pro-local philosophy to a T.

The neighborhood is super-residential, the 1881 Mansion tucked behind a horseshoe driveway. You’re surrounded by regular folk here, or rather, lucky Burlington locals enjoying super-easy access to Downtown.

It’s got everything we’ve come to expect from a Lark property: easy relaxation, super-sophisticated decor, and a certain independent spirit that allows you to make a vacation your own.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 14
Unique rooms: each with style and substance
Design highlights: Mr. Sun and Brightside rooms are bold; Current is lighter and more neutral
Amenities: seating, views, decor, waffle robes, private bathrooms with D.S. & Durga toiletries
Bathrooms :include bathtubs, rainfall showers.
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It’s a historic property – no two rooms are going to be the same. They do all boast the same commitment to style and substance though.

Charming architectural touches have been preserved, though the decor is anything but historically accurate.

We tend to like bold design choices, and here they’ve made many, in the Mr. Sun and Brightside rooms especially.

Dark walls are set against patterned wallpaper or dormer windows that keep the space feeling light.

The drama of it all feels right at home in such a romantic building.

If that sounds a bit intense, just opt for one of the lighter rooms. Current is a lovely kind of white-walled, caramel-colored leather couch and antique bed stand type of vanilla.

Regardless of vibe, all rooms feature some sort of seating, nice views, well-curated decor, cute waffle robes, and private bathrooms with D.S. & Durga toiletries.

Bathrooms may have bathtubs, rainfall showers, and more, just check the individual room descriptions before booking.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Breakfast: artisanal toast bar, baked goods, yogurt
Alternative breakfasts: excellent downtown spots via concierge recommendations
Common areas: sunny, one-of-a-kind upholstery, plants, for relaxing
Parking: off-street for exploring mountains or lake

You’ll start each morning with the quintessential Lark light breakfast we admire. This one is an artisanal toast bar with wonderful baked goods and some nice, tart yogurt to start the day.

If you’re more of an eggs-and bacon person, head downtown. The concierge can rustle up a list of excellent breakfasts for you to test out.

There’s no bar here but there are some lovely common areas to hang out in – we’d say that it’s here that this style of hotel is at its best.

The upholstery is one-of-a-kind, the rooms sunny, and the plants clearly living their best lives.

If you want to take the vacation into the mountains or around the lake, there is off-street parking for you to stash your wheels.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Distance to Downtown: 20 minutes walking, 10 minutes by bike, 5-minute drive
Nearby neighborhoods: USM campus, Five Sisters historic area
Local highlights: restaurants, breweries, cafés, Burlington Farmer’s Market
Shopping & souvenirs: Church Street, Ben & Jerry’s, locally-produced candles and soaps

The hotel might not be in the center of Burlington, but it’s well-situated between the different attractions of the city.

Downtown is 20 minutes on foot, 10 minutes by bike, and a 5-minute drive. USM’s super-cute campus is a little over 10 minutes walking, and the historic Five Sisters neighborhood is just on the other side of Willard Street.

Here we can find restaurants, breweries, cafés, and the Burlington Farmer’s Market. These farmer’s markets are perfect intros to Green Mountain State culture, full of locally produced food, flowers, and homemade goods.

Get some international snacks too for lunch and maybe grab a couple locally-produced candles or soaps. They’re the perfect Vermont souvenirs.

For a more upscale, put together experience, you’ll want Church street. It’s a pedestrian-only walkway lined where local legend Ben & Jerry’s mixes with all the shopping and restaurants we could wish for.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Absolutely loved the Blind Tiger! It’s absolutely charming, and the team has created a truly unique and special experience. It’s probably the best area to stay in Burlington—within walking distance of the center but situated in the more luxurious part of town (downtown isn’t as nice). The breakfast and coffee were excellent, and having snacks and drinks available all day was a lovely touch. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay….”

“Loved just about everything … the ambiance, the room comfort, the outdoor and common areas, the location to town (only a 15min walk), the friendly staff… it was just perfect for what we needed….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Maybe a mini bar. No licence is unusual for a property of this standard….”

”As a nit pick…it’s near impossible to make a left when exiting the driveway…luckily Burlington is just a grid so you can make a right and turn back around 1 block at a time….”

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