As independent hotels continue to redefine hospitality through creativity, innovation, and personalized service, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is proud to celebrate 11 member properties honored in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, leading the way in guest experiences and exceptional hospitality across the U.S.

The distinguished hotels and resorts were voted among this year's top selections by travelers around the world, with Curator members recognized as the best stays in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, Southern California, Los Angeles, and the Florida Keys.

“Independent hotels continue to play an important role in today’s travel industry, standing out because of their ability to personalize the guest experience, create genuine connections and memorable moments that last beyond a stay,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. “We’re proud to see how travelers continue to recognize and celebrate not only our members but independent hotels across the U.S. and internationally. Through Curator, we’re committed to providing independent hotels with the support and tools they need to continue to lead the industry.”

The following Curator members were recognized in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards across the following categories:

• Top 10 Hotels in San Francisco
  • #2: Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
  • #3: Hotel Zelos San Francisco
  • #4: Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco

• Top 10 Hotels in Washington, DC
  • #1: Hotel Zena Washington, DC
  • #5: Viceroy Washington, D.C.

• Top 10 Hotels in the Pacific Northwest
  • #6: Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels

• Top 15 Hotels in the Midwest
  • #7: The Fontaine

• Top 10 Resorts in the Florida Keys
  • #2: The Marker Harbor Resort
  • #9: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

• Top 20 Hotels in Southern California
  • #5: L’Auberge Del Mar

• Top 20 Hotels in Los Angeles
  • #10: Los Angeles Athletic Club

About Curator Hotel & Resort Collection

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is a distinct collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide. Curator provides lifestyle hotels and resorts access to a wide breadth of program offerings to enhance the guest experience, improve employee engagement, provide additional marketing support, and drive incremental revenue, all resulting in value creation while allowing them to retain what makes them unique. Curator offers the benefits of associating with other unique lifestyle hotels, resorts, and small brands while participating in best-in-class operating agreements, services, reporting, and technology.

For more information, visit www.curatorhotelsandresorts.com and follow @CuratorHotelsResorts.

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