When you stay at The Essex Resort & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Champlain and University of Vermont. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and The Tavern, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this Victorian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.