Hotel Information: With its l5-story tower modeled on the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain, the Coral Gables Biltmore rises majestically in the city of Coral Gables. Its red-tiled roof, Moorish arches, hand-painted ceilings, Italian-marble floors, and open-air courtyard with fountains welcome leisure and business travelers. Built in l926, the 25-acre hotel was declared a national historic landmark in l996.

Amenity highlights: The Biltmore's 23,000-square-foot outdoor pool is flanked by cabanas in a landscaped courtyard. An l8-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Donald Ross and the John Pallot Golf Academy are adjacent to the hotel. Guests can play tennis on 10 lighted courts, and a fitness center includes free weights, Cybex machines, and a wide range of classes (surcharge). Massages, facials, aromatherapy, and body wraps are available at the hotel's spa (surcharge).

Insider tip: The Biltmore has a fascinating history from its heyday in the 1920s, through the war years, and on to today. Every Sunday afternoon, complimentary, hour-long tours of the hotel and grounds are offered by the Dade Heritage Trust. Tours depart from the hotel's concierge desk. Ghost stories are told fireside every Thursday evening in the hotel lobby.

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Rooms

The Miami-area Biltmore Hotel has 280 guestrooms, all of which include high-speed Internet access (surcharge included in resort fee) and Mediterranean Revival decor with original artwork and light-wood furnishings.

Rooms have Egyptian-cotton duvet covers, feather pillows, European feather beds, Italian Frette linens, signature robes, and slippers. There are sitting areas, writing desks, minibars, cordless phones, and video-game consoles (surcharge).

Bathrooms have marble vanities, period fixtures, and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Refrigerators and VCRs are available on request (surcharge). Room views include the pool, the golf course, or the city of Coral Gables.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Pay movies
• Video-game console
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Complimentary newspaper
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)

• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Television - Cable service
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The hotel has an l8-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Donald Ross, and guests receive preferred tee times and discounted greens fees. Instruction is available at the adjacent John Pallot Golf Academy. Tennis is played on 10 lighted courts, and petanque, or lawn bowling, is offered on a lawn court, with instruction available.

The hotel's 23,000-square-foot outdoor pool is located in a landscaped courtyard and is flanked by cabanas (surcharge). The fitness center offers free weights, Cybex machines, and a range of classes (surcharge), including Pilates, yoga, and body sculpting. Aquatic classes are held in the pool, and personal trainers are available (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing on site
• Golf - driving range on site
• Swimming on site
• Tennis on site

• Running track/path on site
• Aerobics on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site

Property Amenities

Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables has an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Donald Ross. Instruction is available at the adjacent John Pallot Golf Academy. 10 tennis courts are available and lawn bowling is offered on a lawn court (instruction available).

The Biltmore's 23,000-square-foot pool has a 23-foot waterfall and is flanked by cabanas (surcharge). The pool is located in a courtyard with lush landscaping of Canary palms, bougainvillea, and hibiscus.

The 15,000-square-foot fitness center offers free weights; Cybex machines; and a wide range of classes (surcharge) including Pilates, yoga, and body sculpting. Personal trainers are also available (surcharge). Massages, facials, aromatherapy, and body wraps are available at the spa (surcharge), and a salon offers hair styling, pedicures, and manicures (surcharge).

This Miami-area hotel has 76,000 square feet of meeting space, including 40,000 square feet of space in the adjacent Conference Center of the Americas. A total of 34 meeting rooms includes three ballrooms. A business center offers computers, printers, and business services such as copying, faxing, package mailing, word processing, and high-speed Internet access; fees may apply. Additional meeting support includes event catering, banquet facilities, exhibit space, and audio-visual equipment. Wedding services are available.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Spa services on site
• Full-service health spa
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Concierge desk
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Business center

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Audio-visual equipment
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Number of rooms: 280
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Clubhouse
• Fireplace in lobby
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $20 Per Night

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $20 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Housekeeper and bell staff gratuities
• Local, toll-free, and credit-card calls
• High-speed Internet access
• Daily newspaper
• Access to fitness center
• Town Car service throughout Coral Gables and preferred rates on service to South Beach and Miami's Art/Design district
• Self parking

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Palme d'Or - Ceiling frescoes, mirrored walls, and crystal chandeliers set the tone in this restaurant overlooking the pool and courtyard. Guests can design their own menus from 20 "tasting dishes" and an award-winning wine list. Serving French-style cuisine for dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.

1200 Restaurant and Courtyard - The stone-and-tile interior of this restaurant flows outdoors to a tropical courtyard with a bubbling fountain. Specialties include grilled meats, seafood, Mediterranean-inspired appetizers, and pastas. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday champagne brunch. Live music nightly.

Cascade Poolside Bar & Grill - Offering light fare and daily spa specials served poolside. Open for breakfast, lunch, and light snacks in the afternoon. A mid-afternoon happy hour draws a daily crowd for margaritas and mojitos.

The 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill - Views of the golf course with indoor or outdoor terrace dining. Hot grilled items, sandwiches, and soups. Open daily from early morning to late afternoon.

The Biltmore Bar - Located next to the Palme d'Or, this bar offers premium and vintage liquor, liqueurs, wines, and bottled beers from mid-afternoon to late night.

The Corkscrew Bar - This horseshoe-shaped bar serves wine by the glass and tapas-style appetizers from late morning to late evening.

Boules Bar - Located beside the 23-foot waterfall overlooking the pool. Serving frozen cocktails and fruit- and vegetable-based drinks. The staff provides boules (balls) and instruction for petanque (lawn bowling), which is played on the adjacent lawn court. Open late morning to late evening.

Address

1200 Anastasia Ave

Coral Gables, FL 33134

USA

Nearest major airport:

Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)

Area:

Coconut Grove - Coral Gables, Florida, United States of America