In Brief: Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has added The St. Pete Beach Suites in Florida and The Essex Resort & Spa in Vermont to its portfolio, extending its network of independent hotels and resorts in key leisure destinations.
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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has added The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont, and The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
The Essex Resort & Spa is Curator’s first member property in Vermont. Located in Essex, outside Burlington, the property is near Burlington International Airport, downtown Burlington and outdoor destinations across the state.
The resort has a full-service spa, indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, a year-round outdoor hot tub, fitness facilities and outdoor tennis courts. Its dining outlets include Junction, The Lazy Goat Tavern and Graze & GOat. The property also offers hands-on cooking classes at The Essex Kitchen.
Nearby activities include hiking, leaf peeping, skiing and visits to Vermont small towns, farms, breweries and cultural attractions. The property can serve travelers on outdoor trips, visits to Burlington and resort-focused stays.
The Hotel Zamora is located along the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Pete Beach. Its addition establishes Curator’s first presence in the St. Pete Beach market and adds a Florida location to the collection.
The hotel has contemporary accommodations, a waterfront pool, cabanas, a rooftop lounge, a private marina with guest boat slips, complimentary kayaks and additional boating experiences. The rooftop lounge has views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. The property is minutes from area beaches and downtown St. Petersburg’s cultural attractions.
Azura Coastal Kitchen & Bar is the hotel’s dining venue, serving coastal-inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. The Hotel Zamora also incorporates Mediterranean-inspired design and waterfront access.

