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AWARD WINNING ELEGANCE:

The Biltmore is Miami's landmark golf and spa resort--located in the heart of Coral Gables--featuring luxury accommodations and exceptional facilities for social events and celebrations. Highlights include an 18-hole, Donald Ross- designed championship golf course, 10-lighted tennis courts, brand-new Spa, full service fitness center, seven restaurants and bars, private wine cellar club, and the largest hotel swimming pool in the continental United States.

Inside, the Biltmore features exquisite public rooms with vaulted, hand-painted ceilings, travertine marble floors and columns, interior patios, terraces, a luscious garden, and intricate leaded-glass fixtures.

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 Leading Hotels of The World, Leading Spas of The World and National Trust Historic Hotels of America.

HISTORY:

Land developer George Merrick’s vision of Coral Gables as a stately suburb evoking the best of Mediterranean architecture was executed to perfection in The Biltmore. In 1924, Merrick joined forces with Biltmore hotel magnate John McEntee Bowman at the height of the Florida land boom to build "a great hotel...which would not only serve as a hostelry to the crowds which were thronging to Coral Gables but also would serve as a center of sports and fashion.”

Bowman contracted with renowned architect Leonard Schultze and S. Fullerton Weaver, a contractor and developer. The team had already designed New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, and the famed Miami Daily News Tower (now known as the Freedom Tower).

On January 15, 1926, The Biltmore Hotel debuted with a magnificent inaugural that brought white-collared well-wishers down from northern cities on trains marked "Miami Biltmore Specials." Lit for the first time, the Giralda tower could be seen from miles around. Champagne corks popped as guests foxtrotted to the sounds of the Paul Whiteman orchestra. Fifteen hundred guests attended the opening dinner-dance that night. Today, the Biltmore is widely recognized as one of the world's leading resort hotels.

A DUFFER'S PARADISE:

Adjacent to the hotel is a 6,700-yard, 18-hole, par-71, championship golf course designed by world-renowned golf course architect Donald Ross. The course provides preferred daily tee times for hotel guests. The John Pallot Golf Academy is a recent addition to The Biltmore’s golf program. This first-class teaching facility offers in-depth personal instruction with one- to three-day schools, customized clinics and tailored individual and group programs. The Academy is led by John Pallot, one of the most respected P.G.A. professionals in South Florida, and teaches all of the fundamentals necessary to become a better golfer, plus the mental approach to the game as well as on-course management. The Academy uses the latest state-of-the-art digital video swing analysis equipment, and a full practice facility, private instruction, golf academy, equipment rentals and a pro shop featuring the latest in equipment technology and designer apparel are also available. Corporate groups can organize tournaments and preferred group tee times through the Biltmore’s Concierge. Uniformed bag attendants, curbside bag drop and valet service are available seven days a week.

SUPERB OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

At 700,000 crystalline gallons, the pool ranks as the largest hotel pool in the continental United States. A frequent backdrop for movies, fashion spreads and video shoots, it has become a singular image of South Florida elegance. 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.

The pool’s one-time diving platform has been converted to a multi tier waterfall. The 23,000 sq. ft. pool continues to delight hotel guests and visitors alike. The Biltmore Tennis Center features 10 beautifully maintained, lighted courts. Court times can be reserved through the Concierge desk. Tennis instructors are available to schedule private lessons.

TOP-DRAWER CUISINE:

The Biltmore’s fine restaurants and outstanding cuisine have made the hotel an attraction among gourmands from across the world. The Biltmore is known locally, nationally and internationally as a Mecca for both formal and casual dining alike.

The Biltmore’s culinary team, by invitation, prepared a dinner at New York’s James Beard House. Following culinary stars including Daniel Boulud, Emeril Lagasse and Charlie Trotter, the Biltmore chefs were selected for their “innovative wine program and top-rated cuisine,” according to James Beard Foundation president Len Pickell.

The Biltmore's signature restaurant, Palme d’Or, brings a taste of France to Coral Gables. Since taking the Palme d’Or’s helm, Chef Ruiz has won accolades for his ingenious interpretation of French Nouvelle Cuisine. Ruiz’ award-winning cuisine has “raised the standard” on the South Florida culinary scene, according to the Miami Herald, which has twice ranked the restaurant as “exceptional.” Florida Trend Magazine described Palme d’Or as “the best French restaurant in the state and one of the best in the country,” and Florida Trend Magazine has awarded Palme d’Or its prestigious Golden Spoon Award.

In the diner’s paradise that is Coral Gables, The Biltmore is exemplary for its variety of dining options, its stellar chefs and its outstanding cuisine. From sophisticated dining in Palme d’Or to a casual snack by the pool at Cascade, or a sumptuous meal at the Italian-influenced Fontana Restaurant, the Biltmore offers something for everyone.

FITNESS CENTER AND SPA:

The Biltmore’s 10,000 square ft., state-of-the-art Fitness Center allows guests to maintain their fitness regimen when traveling. It features a separate area dedicated solely to cardiovascular exercise, and a comprehensive free-weight room and two additional rooms of plate-loaded and selectorized resistance equipment. Ranked by Men’s Fitness magazine as one of the 10 best hotel fitness centers in the U.S., the center offers more than 70 weekly exercise classes including Pilates, yoga and body sculpting. A variety of aquatic classes are held in the hotel’s landmark pool.

The Biltmore Spa is a 12,000 sq. ft. sanctuary of tranquility and rejuvenation. Located on the seventh floor of the hotel, each of the 12 treatment rooms boasts picture windows with awe-inspiring views of Coral Gables, the golf course, and beyond. Striking décor in rich earth tones, the relaxing aroma of Neroli, and a bamboo bridge to the treatment rooms provide a soul-soothing backdrop for nourishing treatments and services. Each experience at the Biltmore Spa is uniquely focused on the well being and goals of its guests.

MEETING FACILITIES:

The Biltmore offers more than 76,000 square feet of exceptional meeting and function space, set amidst the hotel’s historic ambiance. The facilities are housed within two locations on the Biltmore grounds: immediately adjacent to the hotel is the Conference Center of the Americas (CCA), a world-class conference and education center featuring an array of technologically advanced facilities and amenities. An additional 36,000 square feet of meetings and function space, including twin ballrooms is conveniently located in a special wing of the Biltmore. Both the CCA and Biltmore conference areas feature totally integrated systems.