Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton

Name

Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton

Legal name

Evolution Hospitality, LLC

Website

https://hotelchamplainvermont.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upscale Hotel and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Upscale hotel accommodations
• Wedding and event venues
• Corporate meeting facilities
• Lakefront dining restaurants
• Hospitality resort services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Revenue: Primary revenue from 258 rooms and suites featuring various view types (Lake View, City View, Standard) and configurations (King, Queen, accessible rooms). Guests book directly through Hilton or the hotel website.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining includes Original Skiff Fish + Oyster (seafood restaurant by Chef Eric Warnstedt), Lily May's Café (breakfast and lunch), Commodore's Table private dining, and in-room dining. F&B contributes significantly to per-stay revenue.
3. Events and Meetings: Revenue from hosting weddings, conferences, and meetings in 18,822 sq ft of event space including a 5,400 sq ft ballroom with capacity for 600+ guests. Catering services are exclusively provided by the hotel.
4. Urban Destination Fee: Mandatory daily fee of $29.50 providing access to fitness center, seasonal bike/snowshoe rentals, local discounts, guest floor beverage pantries, daily F&B voucher, and premium WiFi.
5. Parking Services: Valet parking at $30/night with in/out privileges, self-parking at $16/night, and oversized vehicle parking at $75/night.
6. Pet Fees: Non-refundable pet fee of $75 per stay up to 4 nights, $125 per stay for 5+ nights. Dogs up to 75 pounds allowed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Champlain operates an upscale 258-room urban resort hotel in downtown Burlington, Vermont, offering guest accommodations, on-site dining, and meeting and event spaces. The property is franchised under Hilton's Curio Collection and earns revenue through overnight stays, food and beverage, weddings, conferences, and resort amenities bundled into an Urban Destination Fee.

Product overview

Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton is a landmark urban resort hotel in Burlington, Vermont, offering a unified hospitality experience centered around 258 newly renovated rooms and suites with Lake Champlain and Adirondack Mountain views. The property features two signature dining venues: Original Skiff Fish + Oyster (seafood restaurant by James Beard Award nominee Chef Eric Warnstedt) and Lily May's Café (all-day lakeside café), plus Commodore's Table for private dining. The hotel provides comprehensive event services including 18,822 sq ft of meeting space with a 5,400 sq ft ballroom for weddings and conferences accommodating up to 600 guests. Guests can access resort-like amenities through an Urban Destination Fee, including a 1,715 sq ft fitness center with Peloton bikes, seasonal equipment rentals, and local attraction discounts. The property is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and operates as part of Hilton's Curio Collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations 258 newly renovated rooms and suites featuring Lake Champlain and Adirondack Mountain views, with categories including Standard, Lake View, City View, Suites, and Accessible rooms, available to individual leisure travelers, families, and corporate guests.
• Original Skiff Fish + Oyster On-site seafood restaurant and oyster bar operated in partnership with James Beard Award nominee Chef Eric Warnstedt, offering fresh oysters, crudos, smoked fish, and market catches from sustainably-minded sources to hotel guests and local diners.
• Lily May's Café An all-day café and coffee shop on the mezzanine level offering house-made pastries, signature donuts, Vermont coffee, fresh-pressed juices, and light fare with views of Lake Champlain, serving hotel guests and local visitors.
• Commodore's Table Private Dining An intimate private dining experience at Original Skiff seating 12 to 18 guests, offering chef-curated seasonal menus for special occasions, private celebrations, and small group events.
• Weddings and Celebrations Wedding and special occasion venue offering featuring 18,822 sq ft of event space including a 5,400-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 600 guests, with lakefront views, on-site catering, and dedicated event coordinators for couples and families planning ceremonies and receptions.
• Meetings and Conferences Business meeting and conference facilities featuring 8 meeting rooms plus a 5,400-square-foot ballroom with capacity for 600+ guests, equipped with AV support via preferred vendor Encore Global, on-site catering, and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces for corporate groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Earn double Hilton Honors Points on eligible nights

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hilton (Curio Collection by Hilton)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel Champlain operates as part of Hilton's Curio Collection, a collection of unique upscale hotels. This franchise relationship provides global brand recognition, access to Hilton Honors loyalty program, central reservation systems, and Hilton's marketing infrastructure. The property maintains independence in operations while benefiting from Hilton's distribution and loyalty ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain: Hotel Champlain was previously branded as Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain before its 2023-2024 rebranding. Direct peer in the Burlington full-service hotel market with similar scale, location, and Hilton system distribution.
• Hotel Vermont: A full-service independent boutique hotel in downtown Burlington, VT, offering comparable lake/mountain views, on-site dining, and event space. Hotel Vermont is the most direct local competitor for leisure, corporate, and wedding business in the same downtown Burlington catchment.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont: A full-service Hilton-branded hotel in the Burlington market offering similar amenities including on-site dining, meeting space, and Hilton Honors integration. Competes for the same leisure, corporate, and group demand in downtown Burlington.
• Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor: Select-service Marriott-branded hotel on the Burlington waterfront offering comparable lake views and proximity to downtown attractions. Competes for business and leisure travelers in the same Burlington market segment.
• The Westin Burlington: Former Westin property in downtown Burlington that has operated as a comparable full-service hotel in the same market. Competes directly for corporate meetings, weddings, and leisure travelers in Burlington's downtown core.

Regional players

• Stowe Mountain Lodge: A luxury resort in Stowe, VT offering full-service accommodations, dining, and large-scale event space. Competes with Hotel Champlain for destination weddings, corporate retreats, and Vermont leisure travelers seeking upscale experiences.
• The Essex Resort & Spa: A full-service resort property in Essex, VT (greater Burlington area) offering accommodations, dining, spa, and extensive meeting/wedding space. Comparable Vermont lodging and event venue competitor with similar culinary and group business positioning.
• Topnotch Resort: A full-service resort in Stowe, VT with accommodations, dining, spa, and event facilities. Comparable in providing upscale Vermont lodging and event hosting, competing for the same destination leisure and group travel demand.

Others

• Aimbridge Hospitality: The parent management company and third-party operator of Hotel Champlain. While not a competitive peer, Aimbridge's portfolio strategy and operating standards directly shape the property's commercial outcomes and capital allocation.
• Hilton Honors (Loyalty Program): While not a peer company, Hilton's loyalty program is the primary demand-generation infrastructure that Hotel Champlain leverages. The 2X points promotional rate and Hilton Honors member base are central to the property's distribution and repeat guest strategy.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotelchamplainvermont

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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