Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Brings Vermont Character to Sustainable Hospitality

Sugar House Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has opened in Winooski, Greater Burlington, Vermont. It joins Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio collection of independent hotels.

Sustainability Leadership
- Marriott's first hotel globally designed to achieve all-electric, net-zero energy operations.
- Designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
- Powered by geothermal and solar energy systems.

Vermont-Inspired Design
- Inspired by Vermont's maple sugarhouse traditions, local artisans, and natural landscapes.
- Features:
- Living green roof at the entrance
- Make-your-own maple creemee station
- 20,000-pound Green Mountain Schist boulder hearth
- 20-foot indoor maple tree with mezzanine library
- Offers 115 guestrooms, each named after a Vermont sugarhouse.

Dining & Social Spaces
- Treetops Restaurant is the Greater Burlington area's only rooftop restaurant and bar.
- MOSS Café + Bar serves as an all-day gathering space for guests and locals.

Outdoor Experiences
- Direct access to a 104-acre nature preserve and the Winooski River.
- Connected to a 1.2-mile nature trail via a 180-foot wooden bridge.
- Planned activities include:
- Wellness sessions
- Guided nature walks
- Artisan workshops

Sustainable Features
- Operates entirely on electricity with no gas lines or fuel tanks.
- Rooftop solar panels generate approximately one-third of the hotel's energy needs.
- Geothermal wells provide heating, cooling, and hot water.
- Uses reclaimed local materials throughout the property.
- Includes eight EV charging stations and an all-electric airport shuttle.

Development & Operations
- Developed by Nedde Real Estate and Lodging Capital Partners.
- Operated by Fathom Companies.

Key Takeaway
- Sugar House Hotel combines luxury hospitality, Vermont culture, and cutting-edge sustainability, creating a distinctive destination that reflects the local community while advancing environmentally responsible tourism.