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Fact Sheets - The Biltmore Hotel

Address
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Hotel Telephone
305-445-1926

Reservations Toll Free
1-800-915-1926

Fax
305-913-3159

Website
www.biltmorehotel.com

Check in time
3:00 p.m.

Check out time
12:00 noon

Location
1 mile to downtown Coral Gables
3 miles to Coconut Grove
5 miles to downtown Miami
11 miles to Miami Beach

Affiliations
The Leading Hotels of the World, Leading Spas of the World, Historic Hotels of America (HHA), Associated Luxury Hotels, Inc., Hinton & Grusich

Credit cards accepted
All major credit cards

Airport
Miami International Airport
5 miles from hotel; 10-15 minute drive.

Awards
The Leading Hotels of the World, Leading Spas of the World, National Historic Landmark, AAA Four Diamond, Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award; Florida Trend magazine’s Golden Spoon Award, AAA Four Diamond for Palme d’Or restaurant, among others, AAA Four Diamond for Lodging and Palme d'Or Restaurant voted "Best Restaurant in South Florida."

~Overview~

The Biltmore, Miami’s national landmark resort--located in the heart of Coral Gables--features luxury accommodations and exceptional facilities for social events and celebrations. Highlights include the 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed championship golf course, 10-lighted tennis courts, elegant-new Spa, fitness center, seven restaurants and bars, private wine cellar club, and a colossal pool with private cabanas. Host to kings and presidents, weddings and charity galas, public policy meetings and corporate conferences, The Biltmore is a signature symbol of South Florida warmth and hospitality. The Biltmore is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Seaway Group, a leading hospitality organization that owns and manages quality hotels and properties, owns The Biltmore.

GUEST ROOM FEATURES:

Daily $9.00 incidental fee includes: daily newspaper delivery, admission to the fitness center, and local and long distance access and toll free calls.

Concierge Desk is staffed 24 hours a day for information on area dining, shopping, sightseeing, tours, and activities.

MEETING SPACE:

No. of meeting rooms:

33 total—16 in the hotel & 17 in the Conference Center of the Americas, including three ballrooms. Largest ballroom is 6,200 sq. ft. with 46 ft. ceiling height.

Features:

Conference Center of the Americas:

The Conference Center of the Americas (CCA) is a world-class conference center with technologically advanced facilities. Located in the Country Club building adjacent to the Biltmore, the CCA has become South Florida's preferred site for high-level professional and executive education programming.

The CCA features 40,000 square feet of exceptional function space that includes eight main meeting rooms, six breakout rooms, a 6,200 sq. ft. Ballroom, two, state-of-the-art, tiered amphitheaters that seat groups of 60-90 and 90-130 persons, and a private executive boardroom, all set within the historic ambiance and luxurious surroundings of the Biltmore. Among the technology features are:

Specifications and a virtual tour of the facility are available for viewing at www.ccamericas.com.

BUSINESS CENTER:

Featuring IBM compatible executive computer workstations, and laser printers. Services include photocopies, transparencies, fax transmissions, package mailing, word processing and Internet access.

Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday & after hours: See Concierge Desk

DINING:

Palme d'Or - The Biltmore’s stunning 60-seat signature restaurant presents one of the finest dining experiences in the Southeast. Patrons can custom design their own dining experience around the 20-plus offered tasting dishes. Overlooking the waters of the hotel’s famous pool, the intimate Palme d’Or dazzles the eye and the palate with beguiling cuisine.

Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
ClosedSunday & Monday

Fontana Restaurant - Salutes the Biltmore’s address – 1200 Anastasia Avenue – and embraces its hallmark courtyard. Specializing in grilled meat and fish dishes, 1200 also offers Italian inspired appetizers and pastas punctuated with local ingredients. The handsome rusticity of the restaurant’s stone and tile interior flows into the lush landscaping of the fountain-centered courtyard, the site of Miami’s most romantic outdoor dining. Seating for 225, inside and out.

Hours:
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 10:30p.m.
Sunday Champagne Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; reservations required

Cascade - Set in a colonnade lined logia, this 60-seat poolside al fresco eatery presents casual fare with sophisticated flair and daily spa cuisine specials.

Hours:
Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday only): 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Light snack menu: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill - Overlooks the golf course, with light dining for 79, inside or on the terrace. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch - Fontana Restaurant mounts one of the country’s most celebrated – and lavish – Champagne buffet brunches. Utilizing the restaurant’s handsome interior and breathtaking courtyard, features include live entertainment and a mind-boggling array of selections, including omelet, sushi, carving, pasta and tapas stations, plus a wall of desserts. Every Sunday, with seatings from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; reservations required.

Afternoon Tea - One of the few traditional English afternoon teas in the Miami area, the Biltmore’s is the only one that boasts such a grand setting – under the soaring vaulted ceiling of the magnificent lobby and in front of its majestically mantled fireplace. The refreshing repast is served weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and is complemented by the music of classical guitarist Juan Areco. Reservations suggested.

Room Service - 24 hours, with limited menu from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

THE BARS:

The Biltmore Bar - Adjacent to Palme d’Or, this handsome wood paneled room offers a sophisticated atmosphere. The bar features an extensive selection of premium and vintage liquor, liqueurs and wines, as well as an assortment of tap and bottled beers. Open nightly from 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

19th Hole - Classic sports bar ambiance completes this commodious bar where the panoramic views of the golf course compete for attention with strategically placed televisions, perpetually tuned to sporting events.

Cellar Club

RECREATION/ACTIVITIES:

Biltmore Spa. The elegant-new Biltmore Spa is a 12,000 sq. ft. sanctuary of tranquility and relaxation. Located on the seventh floor of the hotel, each treatment room boasts picture windows overlooking “The City Beautiful.” Striking décor in earth tones, with extensive use of water, bamboo and glass provides the perfect ambiance for state-of-the-art treatments and services, including massage therapy, facial treatments, body treatments, body wraps, terme spa baths, lifestyle kurs, and signature rituals. Half-day and specialty packages for groups and couples are also available. Treatments are also offered in the hotel’s newly refurbished, private poolside cabanas.

Hours of operation: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m

The Beauty Salon offers manicures, pedicures, make-up application and hairstyling and hair treatments with Carita Hair Care.

Hours of operation: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Spa Boutique has a carefully selected collection of luxurious products for face, body, hair and well-being, as well as candles and apparel. Special occasion gifts and gift baskets are available.

Golf. Directly adjacent to the hotel is the Biltmore Golf Course, a 6,700-yard, 18-hole, par 71-championship course designed by Donald Ross. Full practice facility, private instruction through the John Pallot Golf Academy, equipment rental and pro shop available. Reservations made through the Concierge.

Greens Fees: Summer rates $61.00, weekdays, $71 weekends
(18 holes, inclusive of electric cart rental)
  Winter rates* TBD (18 holes, inclusive of electric cart rental)
Club Rentals:   $70.00—Callaway X-16 clubs
Shoes:   Soft spikes only (rentals not available)
Driving Range:   $5.00 per bucket
Golf Academy:   Prices vary according to services; inquire at pro shop.

* Non-resident rates, mid-November - April, plus any hotel fees that may apply. Visit www.johnpallotgolf.com.

Fitness Center. The Biltmore Fitness Center is a 10,000 sq. ft. facility with one area dedicated solely to cardiovascular exercise. The facility also includes a comprehensive free weight room and two additional rooms of plate loaded and selectorized resistance equipment. The fitness center, ranked by Men’s Fitness as one of the top 10 hotel fitness centers in the US, features the latest equipment by Precor. More than 70 exercise classes are offered each week, including Pilates, Yoga, and body sculpting, and large variety of aquatic classes are held in the hotel’s unique pool. Fitness assessments and personal trainers are available by appointment.

Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Web site: www.biltmorefitness.com

Pool. Largest hotel pool in the continental United States, measuring approximately 23,000 sq. ft. and holding 700,000 gallons of water. Encircling the pool are ten newly-refurbished cabanas set amidst lush palms, bougainvillea and hibiscus. Each well-appointed unit features elegant teakwood chaises and loveseats, banana leaf ceiling fans, lounge chairs for sunbathing, and outdoor rain showers, along with a host of amenities. Available for daily rentals: doubles for $65.00 (accommodates 8 people maximum) and singles for $45.00 (accommodates 4 people maximum). Hours of operation: sunrise to 10:00 p.m.

Tennis. 10 lighted tennis courts on property. Reservations made through the Concierge.

Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekends
Court rental:

Free to registered hotel guests. Hourly fees for non-guests or tournament play are payable at the tennis center as follows:
Before 5:00 p.m.- $4.50 per person/hour
After 5:00 p.m.- $6.00 per person/hour
Tennis balls: Available for purchase at the tennis center

Storytelling. A complimentary fireside session for all ages, chronicling the rich, 79-year history of The Biltmore Hotel. Presented by the Not So Tall Tale Tellers every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby. Reservations not required.

Tours. Conducted by the Dade Heritage Trust, these complimentary tours of the hotel and grounds are offered every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tours depart from the Concierge Desk. Reservations not required.

SHOPS:
Located in the lower lobby. Daily hours:

Logo Shop (cigars & gifts) 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Splash (fitness & swim wear) 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Checks (resort wear) 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.