Winooski · Vermont
Maple Syrup, Mountain Views and Zero Emissions: Inside Vermont’s Newest Hotel
Geothermal heat, rooftop solar, a living roof and timbers salvaged from a historic drawbridge: just five minutes from Burlington, Vermont’s newest hotel proves sustainable travel can feel warm, local and genuinely beautiful.
In Vermont, the sugarhouse is a kind of sacred place: a steamy little cabin at the edge of the woods where sap becomes syrup and neighbors gather while the fire burns. It is fitting, then, that the state’s most talked-about new hotel takes its name and its spirit from them. Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has opened in Winooski, a historic mill city just across the river from Burlington, and it is the first hotel the city has ever had.
It is also something Marriott has never done anywhere in the world: a hotel designed from the start to run entirely on electricity, produce as much energy as it uses over the course of a year and earn LEED Platinum certification. And yet the first thing you notice isn’t the technology. It’s the timber, the glass and the sense that every corner was made by someone who lives nearby.
“Our goal was to create a building that wasn’t just in Vermont, but of Vermont.” Doug Nedde, Principal, Nedde Real Estate
5 Reasons to Stay at Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- A world first for Marriott. Designed for all-electric, net-zero energy and LEED Platinum.
- Rooms with a story. All 115 are named for Vermont sugarhouses.
- Made by Vermonters. Local woodworkers, metalworkers and glassblowers shaped the interiors.
- Dining up high. Treetops, the rooftop restaurant and bar, looks out over the mountains and river.
- Five minutes to Burlington. Church Street and Lake Champlain are right next door.
An arrival under a living roof
Your stay begins beneath a living roof planted with greenery atop the porte-cochère, next to the entrance to Moss, before you step into a lobby that pays modern tribute to Vermont’s maple sugarhouse traditions. Throughout the building, reclaimed materials give new life to local history: timbers from Vermont’s historic North Hero drawbridge have been reborn in the Treetops bar and the elevator lobby tables.
Rooms named for sugarhouses
Each of the 115 guest rooms is named for a Vermont sugarhouse, and the design follows through: golden timber-paneled walls, custom glass-blown sconces and original works by local makers. It is cozy in the way a cabin is cozy, but with the comfort and polish of a modern hotel, and as part of Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points.
Moss, Treetops and Rise
Dining starts at Moss Café + Bar, a farm-to-table spot at the hotel’s entrance that leans into Vermont’s celebrated farms and producers. Head upstairs for Treetops, the rooftop restaurant and bar, where reclaimed drawbridge timbers frame views over the surrounding mountains and the Winooski River. For celebrations, Rise is a rooftop event space with the same sweeping outlook.
How a net-zero hotel actually works
The sustainability story is quiet but serious. There is no gas line and nothing to burn: a geothermal system handles heating and cooling, rooftop solar panels are designed to supply roughly a third of the hotel’s energy, and a high-performance building envelope keeps the warmth in through a Vermont winter. Water-efficient fixtures, including low-flow showerheads, round it out. For guests, the result is simply a comfortable stay, with the satisfaction of knowing it treads lightly.
Winooski and Burlington, at your door
Winooski grew up around the falls of the Winooski River, and its mill buildings and walkable downtown are now home to restaurants, cafés and shops. Burlington is less than five minutes away, with the pedestrian Church Street Marketplace, the University of Vermont and the Lake Champlain waterfront. Beyond the city, northern Vermont opens up into orchards, farms and, come winter, some of the best skiing in the East.
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — At a Glance
- Where
- Winooski, Vermont, less than five minutes from downtown Burlington
- Opened
- November 9, 2026
- Rooms
- 115, each named for a Vermont sugarhouse
- Dining
- Moss Café + Bar; Treetops rooftop restaurant and bar
- Events
- Rise, a rooftop event space
- Sustainability
- All-electric, geothermal, rooftop solar; designed for net-zero energy and LEED Platinum
- Brand
- Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Bonvoy
Plan Your Stay
Book a room at Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, save an evening for Treetops and give yourself a day to explore Burlington.
Reserve at Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio HotelFrequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is in Winooski, Vermont, a historic mill city in Greater Burlington, less than five minutes from downtown Burlington. It is the first hotel in Winooski.
When did Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel open?
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, officially opened on November 9, 2026.
Why is Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel considered sustainable?
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is Marriott International’s first property globally designed to achieve all-electric, net-zero energy operations and LEED Platinum certification. It uses geothermal heating and cooling, rooftop solar panels designed to supply about a third of its energy and water-efficient fixtures.
How many rooms does Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have?
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has 115 guest rooms, each named for a Vermont sugarhouse, with golden timber-paneled walls, custom glass-blown sconces and works by local makers.
What restaurants and bars are at Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Dining includes Moss Café + Bar, a farm-to-table spot at the hotel entrance, and Treetops, a rooftop restaurant and bar. Rise is a rooftop event space overlooking the surrounding mountains and riverfront.
Is Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel part of Marriott Bonvoy?
Yes. As part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel participates in Marriott Bonvoy, so members can earn and redeem points.
Who developed Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, was developed by Vermont developer Nedde Real Estate and Lodging Capital Partners and is operated by Fathom Companies.
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