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Awards & Recognitions

Miami's only Four-Star, Four-Diamond hotel for six consecutive years

2006

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association: Annual South Florida Dining Awards Palme d'Or named 'Most Outstanding Restaurant' and 'Superior Wine List'

2005

AAA Four-Diamond Award; “for providing exceptional guest accommodations, excellent service and elegant atmosphere,” awarded to the Biltmore and Palme d’Or. (Since 1998)

Meetings South; Planners’ Best Bets; “Best Pool: the Biltmore”

Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star Award; Presented to the Palme d’Or “for providing professional service, distinctive presentation and wonderful food.” (Since 2000)

New Times: Best of Miami issue. “Best Hole at a Golf Course.” New Times readers’ voted the Biltmore’s hole #6 as the best hole at a golf course.

2004

Meeting News: 2004 Planner’s Choice Award; “for excellence in meeting services and facilities.” (Since 2000)

Travel & Leisure: 2004 Best Business Hotel Survey; readers’ choice for best hotels that cater to business travelers, lists Biltmore as the single choice in Miami.

Meetings South: Best of the South Award 2004; subscribers' choice for their favorite hotels in the south.

Conde Nast Traveler: 2004 Gold List Reserve; readers' choice for the best in world travel.

Florida Trend: Golden Spoon Award; for the Palme d’Or. One of the top 25 restaurants in Florida honored for providing exceptional quality, service and ambience. (Since 2000)

2003

AAA Four-Diamond Award; for providing exceptional guest accommodations, excellent service and elegant atmosphere, awarded to the Biltmore and Palme d'Or. (Since 1998)

Travel + Leisure: 500 Greatest Hotels in the World; one of four in Miami and the only hotel in Coral Gables to receive the highest rating for location, décor, restaurants, facilities and cost.

Meetings & Conventions: Gold Award; signifying total dedication, professionalism and service to the meetings industry, as voted by M&C readers. (Since 2002)

Zagat Survey: Top 10 Hotels in Miami; selected as the only Coral Gables property from the top U.S. Hotels in the nation.

Zagat Survey: rated La Palme d'Or Best French Restaurant in the Southeast

Successful Meetings: Three-Time Pinnacle Winner; "hosting upmarket meetings with daring and elegance." (Since 2002)

WSVN-TV, Channel 7, "Best of" South Florida, #1 hotel in Miami-Dade County

Dade Partners: Exemplary Award; "recognizing outstanding contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community."

South Florida Parenting Magazine: Kids Crown Award; for the Biltmore Sunday Brunch

2002

Meetings South: Stars of the South; recognizing properties that "meet and go beyond expectations."

New Times: Best Hotel; "exhibits all that is good and dear about Miami"

Global Finance Magazine: Best Hotel in Miami; "focusing on comfort and convenience for top executives."

Gourmet Magazine: Eight Best Hotel Pools in America

WSVN-TV, Channel 7: "Best of" South Florida Best Sunday Brunch

Men's Health: Top 10 Hotel Gyms in the nation

Men's Fitness: 10 Best hotel Gyms; Gymnasiums chosen on facilities, classes, (Since 2001) unique characteristics, price, amenities and access to spa. (Since 2001)

Miami Herald: Street Elite; "the best of nightlife in Miami" in two categories: (Since 2001) best place to throw a party and the most sexy and romantic spot. (Since 2001)

2001

Florida Council of International Development: Florida International Trade Award; "outstanding achievement in promoting Florida's continuous economic growth by stimulating and expanding international tourism and commerce to the state."