Name: Hotel Vermont, Burlington
Address: 41 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT, Vermont, 05401, United States
Price range: Between $200 & $300 per Night

TL;DR

Contemporary Vermont hotel: in downtown Burlington
Walking distance: to main attractions in Queen City
Vermont-style design: simple, stylish, welcoming, zero pretensions
Lobby charm: greenery, light installations, and fireplace
Lake Champlain access: fresh air and natural comfort
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This clean, airy boutique hotel gives you easy access to the heart of Vermont’s Queen City – Burlington. Being right in Downtown, it’s walking distance to all our favorite main attractions.

We think you’ll find it a very Vermont experience – simple and effortlessly stylish, with zero pretensions and a welcoming air.

You can be out and about in the fresh Lake Champlain air all day, and in the evening find yourself in the natural comfort of crisp white sheets and warm wooden accents.

We find the lobby at Hotel Vermont especially enchanting – an installation of cute greenery, organic formations of light fixtures and a friendly fireplace.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 125
Variety of room types: including King, Queen doubles, Whirlpool Kings, Suites
Suite options: some with soaking tubs, others with kitchenettes and wet bars
Amenities:climate control, LED TVs, work areas, premium linens, Lunaroma bath amenities
Decor nature-forward: with wood furnishings and pops of color
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Rooms come in many shapes and sizes, with lots of options for different groups. We’ve got a simple King, a nice selection of Queen doubles, fancy Whirlpool Kings, and Suites.

We’d put the Whirlpool King forward for couple’s consideration, or anyone in the deep throes of a Treat Yo Self day.

Suites may also do the trick, some featuring soaking tubs, others cute kitchenettes with wet bars.

All rooms provide individual climate control, LED TVs, work areas, the best in bed linens, and super-lux Lunaroma bath amenities.

The decor is like the rest of the hotel – nature forward with lots of wood. Furnishings are either wooden or upholstered with the perfect pops of color.

What are prices like?

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

Communal pantry: with coffee and tea
On-site restaurant: Juniper with Kid’s Menu, brunch, chic cocktails
Locally-sourced food: New England flair with umami and kimchi options
Fitness facilities: 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes, yoga studio, Pilates

We love the communal pantry, where you can find coffee and tea, but it’s not the only spot for some local goodies.

The on-site restaurant, Juniper, is a darling spot designed to make everyone happy. Ask for the Kid’s Menu, check out the all-week brunch, or just head for some chic cocktails.

We were extra impressed by the long list of nonalcoholic cocktails on the menu.

The food is locally-sourced, primarily, with lots of New England flair mixed with some serious umami.

There’s a whole lot of kimchi, so we hope you’ve got your spicy hats on.

If you’d like to indulge, the 24-hour hotel gym, with Peloton bikes, is a step above your average treadmill-filled basement.

There’s also a charming yoga studio for a more relaxing practice, or even a kick-ass Pilates mat routine.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Spa: Jivana Green Spa on Church Street
Pedestrian area: Church Street with shopping, restaurants, Ben & Jerry’s
Historic neighborhood: Five Sisters with post-industrial vibe, breweries, cafés, Farmer’s Market
Nearby attractions: Caffe Kilim, Street, Liar’s Bench brewery, La Mulita Coffee, Seaport Fish, Beach Plum, Burlington Farmer’s Market
Lake exploration: easy to navigate by car or bike, surrounding nature

If you’re looking for a pamper, we recommend braving the 8-minute walk to Jivana Green Spa on Church Street.

Indeed, Burlington tends to revolve around Church street, which means your finger will be right on the pulse.

It’s a pedestrian-only walkway lined with shopping, restaurants, and local legend Ben & Jerry’s.

We’d also recommend branching out a bit. The Five Sisters historic neighborhood near the south has a vaguely post-industrial vibe that contrasts well with the upscale tidiness of downtown.

You’ll find some breweries, cafés, and the Farmer’s Market, a perfect spot to buy ingredients if you’d snagged a room with a kitchenette.

Even if you haven’t, we’d give Burlington Farmer’s Market one of the top spots on a list of interesting things to see.

You’ll get prepared food from around the world, beautiful vegetables and flowers, and lots of homemade goods.

Grab some locally-produced candles or soaps for a nice souvenir.

If you’ve got wheels, we’d also say take some time to explore the lake. It’s not hard or stressful to get around Burlington, and the surrounding nature is seriously special.

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

Some things guests liked:

“Probably the nicest and best hotel experience I have ever had. The lighting and ambiance from the lobby, bar, room floors, and rooms themselves was absolutely gorgeous. Water and coffee available on every floor, comfortable rooms with updated HVAC systems, nice shower, clean everything. An absolute dream. Even the restaurant’s food was legitimately fantastic….”

“Excellent hotel, would go back with no hesitation. Modern, clean and comfortable. It deserves all the good reviews it gets….”