Summer Group Lodging

Bring your group to stay with us in Burlington, Vermont!

Relax and enjoy our comfortable residence halls overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. If you’re tired of the typical hotel-room options in Burlington, summer lodging at Champlain might be just what you’re looking for to try something new.

A photo of Bader hall during the daytime

Historic Setting

All of our available rooms for rent are located in the historic Hill Section of Burlington, just minutes from the airport and within walking distance of downtown, where you’ll find fine dining, shopping, nightlife, the waterfront, and the historic Church Street Marketplace. Accommodations in our stunning residence halls are available from mid-May through mid-August. Please contact us for specific dates.

Types of Lodging

Champlain College offers two types of lodging available for summer rental: Victorian-era Mansions and Contemporary Residence Halls. All accommodations include a single or double room with extra-long twin bed, desk, dresser, large shared bathroom, and free wireless Internet access. Some rooms have common lounge areas and access to kitchen facilities. Linen sets are available for rent. Sorry, no pets are allowed.

My experience once we arrived on campus was perfect, staff was more than helpful, the facility was clean and comfortable and the food excellent. The next time I bring a group to Vermont we will be staying with you!

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Victorian Era Mansions

We have 14 beautifully restored Victorian-era mansions that encircles the central campus. Once stately homes, each residence hall maintains the gorgeous woodwork, bay windows and curved staircases of its era as well as other architectural elements from the period.

All Champlain College residence halls have wireless internet and are smoke and substance free.

396 Main Street

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	36
Distance from the Center of Campus	4 blocks
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Student lounge

Description

Originally constructed in 1902 for Burlington banker Frederick Ward, this Tudor-style residence was first acquired by Champlain College in 1966. Champlain used it as a dormitory for a period of time and then repurchased it in 2001. The residence hall’s front lawn, common area lounge, and shaded porches encourage gathering and conversation. Students in this residence can simply walk down the hill and enjoy the activity of downtown Burlington, making the hall a great balance between campus and off-campus life.

Location

A short stroll up the street from Main Campus, 396 Main Street conveniently provides students with easy access to both campus life and the bustle of Burlington.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Side porch

Namesake

N/A

Adirondack Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	19
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	smallest upper-year hall

Description

Adirondack Hall is a renovated carriage house known for its small, close-knit community of only 20 residents. Centrally located on Finney Quad, Adirondack has amazing outdoor spaces for lounging, studying, or kicking around a soccer ball.

Location

Located in Finney Quad

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Bader Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	First-year students
Number of Students	21
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Proximity to campus and shuttle stop

Description

Originally constructed in 1873, Bader Hall was home to Edward Lyman, a Burlington business owner, his wife, Minerva, and their daughter, also named Minerva (Minnie). Minnie and her husband Robert Roberts inherited the house and lived there while Roberts served as Mayor of Burlington. After Champlain College bought the property in 1960, it served as an administration building before becoming a residence hall. The hall has been fully renovated, creating an inviting student experience while carefully honoring the elegant architectural features, such as restored millwork, doorways, and lighting fixtures. The hall has been outfitted with geothermal heating and cooling to support Champlain’s commitment to sustainability. Bader neighbors the Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), the IDX Student Life Center, and is just a short walk away from other academic buildings.

Location

Conveniently located in the central campus at the corner of Maple and South Willard streets, Bader Hall boasts beautiful west-facing views of Lake Champlain for students to enjoy.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

CCM Building, Campus Shuttle Stop

Namesake

Champlain President C. Bader Brouilette chose the name Bader Hall to honor his mother, Edith Bader. The formal name of the building is Edith Bader Hall.

Bankus Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	First-year students
Number of Students	45
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Student lounge

Description

Architect Alfred B. Fisher designed this property, which was built in 1889 for prominent Burlington lawyer Henry Ballard, who resided there until 1902. The building was home to several families before being converted to a dormitory in 1946. Champlain College purchased it in 1992. The house has undergone extensive renovation since its purchase. Complete with porches and a student lounge, this hall is a space to create community, and one can often find a hammock or two in front of Bankus on warm evenings. Another popular feature is a large front yard—perfect for meeting students from other halls and hanging outside to toss a Frisbee or watch the stars (the lack of light pollution here makes the stars incredible)! The hall is close to the Champlain Community Garden.

Location

Located across the street from the Main Campus on South Willard Street, Bankus Hall is nestled between two other first-year residence halls, Jensen and Rowell. Students can enjoy close proximity to campus resources and plenty of outdoor and community spaces.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Side porch

Namesake

Bankus Hall was named for John Bankus, Vice President of Finance at Champlain College from 1965 to 1977.

Carriage House

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for…	First-year students
Number of Students	10
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Smallest resident hall on campus

Description

Constructed in 1895, this structure originally housed carriages and later automobiles for Oliver and Sarah Presbry, who built 109 Summit Street. The carriage house was converted to a family home in the 1930s and acquired by Champlain College in 1994, when it served, initially, as the residence of the President of the College. Home to the smallest number of students, Carriage House fosters a tightly knit residential community.

Location

Located near the Miller Information Commons (aka the library), Carriage House is ideal for students who want to live in a central campus location and experience a small, close-knit residential community.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Next to Aiken Quad

Namesake

The hall is named after its original function, housing carriages!

Cushing Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	27
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Cushing Hall was built in 1872 for sisters Elizabeth and Susan Bigelow. Champlain purchased the house in 1962. It contained classrooms and faculty offices until 2005, when it was converted to a residence hall. The hall has been renovated to preserve its historic charm and add modern features for student comfort. From Cushing, it is just a short walk to the IDX Student Life Center, dining hall, fitness center, and academic buildings.

Location

Located on South Willard Street, directly across from the Campus Bookstore, Cushing Hall is the perfect place for students who want to be in the center of all the action on campus.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

CCM Building, Campus Shuttle Stop

Namesake

The building was named to honor Ruth Cushing, President C. Bader Brouilette’s mother-in-law.

Hill Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	First-year students
Number of Students	37
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Lyman Hall’s twin

Description

Hill Hall is a twin to Lyman Hall, both of which were built by Alfred B. Fisher in 1884 for the Dunham brothers, successful lumber barons. This renovated turn-of-the-century mansion boasts beautiful woodwork and charm on the inside and out. It’s just across the street from Finney Quad and close to neighboring halls Lyman and McDonald, making it a perfect community space. Students can enjoy gathering and relaxing in common areas and the front yard.

Location

Sitting right on the corner of South Willard Street and Maple Street, Hill Hall is located directly across from Main Campus. Students are just steps away from the center of the action, making getting to class and on-campus activities a breeze.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Front yard, rear covered porch

Namesake

The hall was named after Ralph Nading Hill Jr., a well-known and respected Vermont author who was raised in this home and wrote the first history of Champlain College, The Invisible College.

Jensen Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for…	Transfer students Upper-year students
Number of Students	36
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	The famous Champlain tower room

Description

Jensen Hall was designed and built in 1888 by father and son Alfred B. and Clellan Fisher for William Loomis. Of its several owners, Walter Gates, City Editor of The Burlington Free Press, lived there from 1904 to 1938. The hall’s two-level “tower room” is one of Champlain’s best-known architectural features. Jensen is located beside Bankus and Rowell, two other Champlain first-year residence halls, which all have front yards for outdoor activities. This trio offers the chance to build relationships with students both in and outside of the hall. In addition, students are right next to other campus resources, such as the Champlain Community Garden and Champ Support. There are many stories and legends about this house, including a claim that the house is haunted by the ghost of a sea captain who was one of the early owners and whose wife liked to climb into the tower and watch for his ship to sail into Burlington harbor. Note: There is no evidence that this story, or the resulting ghost, is true.

Location

Sitting in the Burlington Hill Section right across from the Main Campus, Jensen Hall is located beside two other Champlain first-year residence halls. This hall is a great spot for students who want to enjoy the Burlington community while still being close to campus.

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Front Lawn

Namesake

The hall was named for Albert Jensen, President C. Bader Brouilette’s partner in the purchase of Champlain College.

Contemporary Residence Halls

All Champlain College residence halls have wireless Internet and are smoke and substance-free.

Butler Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Boardman Hall

Contemporary (Suite)

Juniper Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Valcour Hall

Contemporary (Room)

All Contemporary Residence Halls

Butler Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	89
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Settled right in the heart of Finney Quad, Butler Hall has a lot to offer any student. With its contemporary style and large interior, students enjoy the perks of such a modern residence hall. Butler Hall has some spectacular views of the lake, and provides its residents with many ways to hang out with friends with a shared kitchen, large basement, and common spaces on every floor. Plus, Butler has a front row seat to all activities on the quad.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Common Spaces

Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Boardman Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Suite)
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	59
Distance from the Center of Campus	4 blocks
Features	Suite-style living Break hall that remains open during breaks

Description

Boardman Hall is ideal for students looking for suite-style housing with a common room and the privacy of single bedrooms. Located on Main Street only a short walk from campus, Boardman Hall also provides easy access to the Church Street Marketplace. Boardman is the place to be for students looking for an independent residence experience while also staying close to their friends.

Common Spaces

Central living area, kitchen, and each suite has a common room.

Juniper Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	95
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Juniper Hall was built in 2012 on Finney Quad. This building—like its sister buildings, Valcour and Butler Halls—has single and double rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, a central fireplace, and a large first floor common room. Plus, it has bike storage open to all students on campus.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Common Spaces

Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Valcour Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for…	Upper-year students
Number of Students	91
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

One of the most well-known upperclassmen residence halls on campus, Valcour Hall houses 91 students. With designated gender-inclusive housing opportunities and a spacious central common room with areas to play board games and ping-pong, Valcour is all about community. It’s also the closest residence hall on Finney Quad to campus, making its location great for students who want a close-to-campus feel.

Location

Located on Finney quad

Common Spaces

Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Conference & Event Center

Location

P.O. Box 670
Burlington, VT 05402

Office Hours

Varies

Summer Group Lodging

Bring your group to stay with us in Burlington, Vermont!

Historic Setting

Types of Lodging

Victorian Era Mansions

396 Main Street

Adirondack Hall

Bader Hall

Bankus Hall

Carriage House

Cushing Hall

Hill Hall

Jensen Hall

Contemporary Residence Halls

Butler Hall

Boardman Hall

Juniper Hall

Valcour Hall

Conference & Event Center

Location

Office Hours

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