Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection

About The Hotel

From $289/night — a 4.3-star Hilton Curio Collection property with genuine lakefront appeal. Hotel Champlain offers many rooms with Lake Champlain views and a standout on-site restaurant, Original Skiff, celebrated for oysters, hush puppies, and exceptional service. Hallway refreshment stations and complimentary afternoon receptions add value. Rooms can feel dated, and service is inconsistent away from the restaurant. No airport shuttle (Uber/Lyft are inexpensive). Best for travelers prioritizing lakefront location and destination dining over in-room amenities. Best for travelers who want a lake-view room steps from the waterfront and a destination-worthy on-site restaurant. On Battery Street overlooking the Lake Champlain waterfront, a short walk uphill to the Church Street Marketplace and minutes from the marathon start/finish and ferries.

What Guests Are Saying

“Excellent hotel right by the lake. I came for the marathon - the start and finish are only a few minutes walk. The front desk was very friendly and did not have any issues with a late check-out so that I could shower after the marathon before going to the airport for my flight home. I was upgraded to a city-view suite which was clean and very well equipped. There was a refreshment station in the hallway available for everyone which had a cappuccino coffee machine, teas, hot chocolate, still and sparkling water from a tap. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning and heating were very effective, great shower water pressure. The elevators were fast. And, an afternoon cheese and deli meat reception open to everyone. No airport shuttle was perhaps the only negative but Uber/Lyft to/from the airport was fast and relatively inexpensive.” — Richard, 5 stars

“The food was awesome. Delicious oysters, the hush puppies were a revelation, I loved the lobster agnoletti, and the snowball in hell was a huge chocolate-y delight. But the service was the real star of the show; probably the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Moses was so personable, friendly, and knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and willing to take the time to explain a little of the background of each dish before we ordered them. We are blessed to live in an area with many great restaurants, but the Original Skiff takes a rightful place toward the top of my list.” — Robert C., 5 stars

“Moses was an excellent server for our elegant anniversary night on the town! The hush puppies with maple butter were top notch, as was everything from fresh oysters to entrees to dessert. We live in Vermont and have our regular choice of culinary establishments, but we will definitely return here for an elevated experience.” — Meghan C., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Prime lakefront location with many rooms overlooking Lake Champlain
• Original Skiff restaurant earns rave reviews for food and service
• Free hallway refreshment stations and afternoon cheese-and-deli reception
• Effective climate control, good showers, fast elevators, friendly front desk
• Pet-friendly and walkable to Church Street, the waterfront, and marathon course

Cons:

• Rooms and decor can feel dated despite cleanliness — premium pricing reflects this
• Value score (3.8) indicates guests feel fees outweigh amenities
• Service inconsistencies away from the restaurant; no airport shuttle

The Location

On Battery Street directly overlooking the Lake Champlain waterfront, a short walk uphill to Church Street Marketplace and minutes from the Burlington City Marathon start/finish line and ferry terminals. Downtown restaurants and shops surround the area. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.