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Free Biltmore Hotel historic tour in Coral Gables

The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history. 

One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust.

For more than 40 years the organization has been leading the charge cultural, architectural and historic preservation.

Tours are every Sunday at 2 p.m., led Dade Heritage Trust guides. Meet the guide at the fireplace at the east end of the Main Lobby for a walking tour of the hotel. The tour focuses on the architecture, history and cultural heritage of the Biltmore Hotel.

The  National Landmark Hotel is at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables.  Participation is limited to 20 , please register in advance by clicking here.

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Take advantage of these free, 55-minute Sunday walking tours to enjoy the hotel's history and beautiful grounds. Starting in the upstairs lobby, the tour will even take you to Everglades Suite, when available, home to dignitaries, heads of state, and a sanctuary for celebrities. Call ahead to confirm.

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Visit the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and Take a Free Tour

In the heart of Coral Gables resides the Biltmore Hotel . Driven by a post from a fellow travel blogger about that hotel, I had to go and check it out myself. The Biltmore Hotel offers free tours of the property every Sunday at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. More about that later. First a quick history lesson. You will get more in-depth history information on the tour.

The spanish-style estate with old Floridian glamour was built in 1926 by John McEntee Bowman and George Merrick. It was designed by Schultze and Weaver. It served as a hospital during World War II, a VA Hospital and a campus of the University of Miami Medical School until 1968. In 1987 it became a hotel again and was managed by the Seaway Hotels Corporation. The hotel was the tallest building, surpassing the Freedom Tower in Downtown Miami. Two years after it got erected, in 1928, it was surpassed by the Dade County Courthouse.

The Miami-Biltmore Hotel & Country Club was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. The hotel is also famous for the “Al Capone Suite”, the official name is Everglades Suite, in which the legendary American Gangster resided. The suite is on the 13th floor. Unlike many buildings that superstitiously omit the 13th floor, the Biltmore doesn’t.

The hotel has been used as a location for movies and TV shows like Bad Boys, CSI Miami, Miami Vice and many others…

Did you ever want to swim in the biggest hotel swimming pool in the continental US? Then visit the Biltmore Hotel. Its 23,000 square-feet pool holds 700,000 gallons of water.

I arrived way too early for the tour and was able to explore the grounds a little bit before the tour.

Like mentioned above, there are two tours every Sunday, at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. One tour lasts about an hour and you will explore different parts of the hotel as well you get to know the history of the hotel in more detail.

Tours start next to the bird-cage in front of the elevator in the (upper) lobby.  That’s at least what I got told by the concierge. However, 1:30 pm came up and a family with a guide passed us and started talking about antics. I asked the concierge where the tour will start and when and he told me the group (family with the guide) just passed me is the actual tour group. I joined them and 10 minutes later two more families joined us, which apparently didn’t get picked up either by the tour guide. I saw them all standing around the cage during my wait. As a complete group, we walked throughout the hotel and our guide told us quite a lot of stories about the hotel. We were only able to visit the Granada Ballroom, the Alhambra Ballroom was occupied by a conference.

Unfortunately, our group was not able to visit the “Al Capone Suite” / Everglades Suite, because it was occupied. As of now, the Biltmore doesn’t include this suite anymore in the tour, no matter if occupied or not.

Behind the hotel is a golf course and to the left of it is the Biltmore Tennis Center. Here is a map of the property . At the lower lobby is a gift shop and you can find numerous restaurants throughout the property. This is a great place and you really should visit it during your visit to Miami. I didn’t even know about that hotel until recently.

Not far from the Biltmore is the Venetian Pool, another historic place in Miami and tourist attraction. After my visit to the hotel, I went there for my first time. That day they had their annual dog swim. People came with their dogs to swim in the pool. It was pretty funny to see the dogs jumping into the pool.

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Meet your guide at the fireplace at the east end of the Main Lobby for a walking tour of the hotel. The tour focuses on the architecture, history and cultural heritage of the Biltmore Hotel.

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If you have a hankering for nostalgia, consider booking a stay at this landmark property. Everyone from Judy Garland to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Al Capone has stayed at the Preferred -affiliated Biltmore. Capone even ran an under-the-radar casino here, and legend has it that the 271 rooms and suites are still haunted by the ghosts of past lodgers. Either way, travelers are blown away by the beautiful European aesthetic of the hotel. Rooms carry on the luxurious theme of the hotel flawlessly, offering guests pillow-top mattresses, marble bathrooms and oversized picture windows with views of the pool, golf course or surrounding neighborhood. The $22 daily resort fee also covers additional perks like Wi-Fi access and self-parking. And amenities like the posh lobby (which offers afternoon tea service complete with live harp music) and the 18-hole Biltmore Golf Course are just too good to think otherwise. But should you need to unwind outside your digs, recent guests said you can't leave the property without lounging by the expansive Italian Renaissance-inspired pool. You should especially make time for the Sunday Champagne brunch – that's when this hotel really puts its best foot forward. You'll find this I Prefer Hotel Rewards program participant about 10 miles southwest of downtown Miami  in Coral Gables, Florida.

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• # 29 in Best Miami Hotels
• # 293 in Best Florida Hotels
• # 2322 in Best USA Hotels
• # 2 in Coral Gables

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Before he was Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller – and bevies of synchronized swimmers – wowed Jazz Age crowds with shows at The Biltmore's famous pool, below your room. Today, there's no need to channel the Olympian; just pick a chaise beside the Roman statues and potted palms or schedule a tee time at the equally famous golf course, where Babe Ruth, Bill Clinton, and Tiger Woods have played.

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Bouncing back stunningly from its dark days as an army hospital, this hotel has become the jewel of Coral Gables – a dazzling architectural gem with a colorful past. ... Its 16-story tower, like the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami, is a replica of Seville's Giralda Tower.

Lonely Planet

Though the Biltmore's standard rooms can be small, a stay here is a chance to sleep in one of the great laps of US luxury. The grounds are so palatial it would take a solid week to explore everything the Biltmore has to offer – we highly recommend reading a book in the Romanesque/Arabian Nights opulent lobby, sunning underneath enormous columns and taking a dip in the largest hotel pool in the continental USA.

Travel + Leisure

This 1926 Mediterranean-style historic landmark that anchors Coral Gables still feels very Old Florida. The palm-adorned central courtyard's gurgling fountain and grand entrance-inspiring lobby have seen the likes of Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, and an assortment of Vanderbilts.

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Guest Rooms

• Daily resort fee covers in-room Wi-Fi access, newspapers and local phone calls
• Everglades Presidential Suite has hand-painted ceilings and a two-story layout; Merrick Presidential Suite comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and access via a private elevator

Standard room size :  300 square feet

• Premium channels
• Workspace/desk
• Bathrobes/slippers
• Shower/tub combo
• Separate shower
• Separate tub
• Wireless internet
• Free internet
• Fee for internet usage
• Guest rooms with patios and balconies
• Adjoining rooms available

Location & Parking

• Less than 2 miles away from Coral Gables' Miracle Mile, where lots of shops and restaurants reside
• Property's resort fee includes self-parking
• 24-hour valet parking ($35)
• 24-hour self-parking (free)
• Airport shuttle
• Car service

Within walking distance of :

• Restaurants
• Movie theater
• Train station
• Subway/metro stop
• Grocery store
• Bottomless Champagne brunch available every Sunday
• Live harp music available in lobby during afternoon tea service
• Room service available 24 hours a day

Number of restaurants :  3

Cuisine Types :  Italian, American, French

• Fine dining
• Casual dining
• Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
• Room service
• 24-hour room service
• free breakfast
• This pool is one of the largest hotel pools in the continental United States
• Pool welcomes guests from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
• Wading pool
• Family pool
• Infinity pool
• Whirlpool/hot tub
• Adults-only pool
• Lifeguard on duty
• Poolside service
• Deck chairs or cabanas
• Relaxation area is stocked with fruit and other nibbles
• Treatments in pool cabanas can be arranged for a fee

Services offered :

• Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
• Salon services
• Outdoor treatment area
• Family-friendly pool with ample space for kids to play
• Free Kids Club
• Fee for Kids Club
• High Chairs
• Cardio machines have built-in TVs
• Weight equipment
• Cardio equipment
• Free fitness classes
• Premium fitness classes (with fee)
• Two amphitheaters are among the meeting spaces
• Team-building activities can be arranged

Number of meeting rooms :  33

• Business center
• Meeting rooms
• Meeting and event planners available
• Guests with pets are required to provide a cell phone number in case of emergenies
• Advance refundable deposit of $500 applies
• Pets allowed (with fee)
• Dog walking
• Pet-sitting
• Golf carts are equipped with GPS
• Lessons and clinics at The Biltmore's golf academy
• Golf packages
• Club rentals
• Refreshment stand or restaurant
• Caddie service
• Wedding packages are designed for ceremonies and receptions with four to 30 guests

Maximum wedding guest capacity :  1000

• Hotel hosts weddings
• Outdoor space for weddings
• Wedding planners available

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" The pool area is brilliant! Bring your golf clubs if you play! Sit among the detailed corridors and relive histories past! "

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Biltmore Hotel

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In the most opulent neighborhood of one of the showiest cities in the world, the Biltmore is the greatest of the grand hotels of the American Jazz Age. If this joint were a fictional character from a novel, it’d be, without question, Jay Gatsby. Al Capone had a speakeasy on-site, and the Capone Suite is said to be haunted by the spirit of Fats Walsh, who was murdered here and may still haunt the thirteenth floor (natch).

Back in the day, imported gondolas transported celebrity guests like Judy Garland and the Vanderbilts around because, of course, there was a private canal system out the back. That's gone now, but the largest hotel pool in the continental USA, which resembles a sultan’s water garden from One Thousand & One Nights , is still here. The grounds are so palatial it would take a week to explore everything the Biltmore has to offer.

What is the Biltmore Hotel like?

After all, the Biltmore sprawls across 150 acres that encompass pretty tropical grounds, tennis courts, the massive swimming pool and a restored 18-hole golf course. Inside, there's even more afoot, and indeed, you could spend a few days ensconced in the many activities on offer. The hotel even has its own theater company.  GableStage  puts on thought-provoking contemporary works, staged at one end of the Biltmore. It's an intimate theater and there's not a bad seat in the house.

Rooms at the Biltmore are surprisingly business-like, with some baroque furniture flashes. There's nothing subtle about the soaring central tower, however, which was modeled after the 12th-century Giralda tower in Seville, Spain. The showy grandeur continues inside, starting with the colonnaded lobby with its hand-painted ceiling, antique chandeliers and Corinthian columns, and continues to the lushly landscaped courtyard set around a central fountain.

Things to do near the Biltmore Hotel

The hotel gives free 45-minute guided tours of the property on Sundays at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. You can learn more about the history and design of the place, as well as the work of developer George Merrick, who created the surrounding  Coral Gables  neighborhood, too, and founded the University of Miami in addition to joining forces with hotelier John McEntee Bowman to create the Biltmore in 1926.

Coral Gables is more reminiscent of an old Mediterranean village-town than a city planted in greater Miami. The Gables is a goldmine for foodies, with an ample supply of international, eclectic and high-end dining options. Many restaurants are clustered on or near ‘Restaurant Row,’ on Giralda Ave between Ponce de Leon Blvd and S Le Jeune Rd. As such, you could easily spend a few days here taking in the sights, checking out its restaurants, shops and cultural attractions – including more cinemas and theaters that reinforce the Biltmore's old Hollywood glam. 

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Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables

1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Miami, FL 33134, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

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Inomparable as aleays. Beautiful, the staff is both attentive and relaxed, like N excellent host should be.

everything just perfect. the size of the room, the breakfast, the pool, the whole property, the facilities, the service, the staff definitively a place to go and feel like home with staff taking care of you. we just missed the palme d'or restaurant which was our preferred michelin star restaurant in Miami since about 20 years.

This is an historic and elegant property, with the highest levels of service and courteous and professional staff. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bonus is the massive pool in which we could swim every single day for hours. It’s also a resort that is very famous for golf and fine dining.

We thought the property was beautiful. Grand, luxurious hotel, historic-looking hotel. The pool was lit up at night beautifully.

My daughter’s anniversary and her and her husband enjoyed all the amenities that were offered. Lovely experience they said and were very appreciative of my gift to them.

Beautiful property, looks like you are at Europe back in time.

The Biltmore Sunday Brunch is an amazing experience. It's very expensive, but well worth it. The hotel lobby alone, is iconic. It is luxury and pleasantly refined, My suite was very nice. My dogs were happy, too. It has one of the best views of ALL of Coral Gables. This is an amazing place.

Beautiful all around with great history. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly

Bartender Amanda - fabulous service and great personality!

It is a beautiful hotel, like stepping back in time. Very spacious and well manicured

Excellent location!

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Boasting amenities including an 18-hole golf course and a full-service spa, this historic resort in Coral Gables, Florida is just 4 miles from Miami International Airport. Brickell City Center is 6.2 mi away. University of Miami is 1.6 miles away Robes and linens are offered in each room at the Biltmore Hotel. A 65-inch flat-screen TV and telephone are also included. The Biltmore Hotel offers 10 lighted tennis courts, an outdoor 2300 square yard swimming pool with cabanas, and an on-site fitness center. In addition, the hotel offers over 150 acres of lush tropical landscape and spacious meeting and banquet facilities. Guests staying at the Biltmore can enjoy a variety of gourmet dining options, including contemporary French cuisine at Palme d'Or and classic Italian dishes at Fontana. The hotel also offers classic pub fare at the 19th Hole restaurant and a Sunday Champagne Brunch. Shopping and dining at Village of Merrick Park are just 1.8 miles from this hotel. Guests will be 5.1 miles from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and 3.3 miles from coconut Grove.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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• Outdoor swimming pool
• Free parking
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Fitness center
• Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
• Very Good Breakfast

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Restaurants 4 restaurants on site.

• Cuisine French
• Open for Dinner
• Ambience Romantic
• Cuisine Italian
• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
• Ambience Family-friendly • Modern
• Cuisine Caribbean • French
• Open for Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
• Cuisine American
• Ambience Family-friendly

Amenities of Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

• Bathtub or shower
• Private Bathroom
• Wardrobe or closet
• Alarm clock
• Outdoor furniture
• Bicycle rental Additional charge
• Live sports events (broadcast)
• Live music/Performance
• Cooking class Additional charge
• Happy hour Additional charge
• Themed dinners Additional charge
• Walking tours
• Tennis equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
• Tennis court Additional charge
• Flat-screen TV
• Cable channels
• Satellite channels
• Pay-per-view channels
• Coffee house on site
• Fruit Additional charge
• Wine/Champagne Additional charge
• Kids' meals Additional charge
• Special diet meals (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
• Tea/Coffee maker
• Valet parking
• Accessible parking
• Invoice provided
• ATM on site
• Baggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Express check-in/out
• 24-hour front desk
• Daily housekeeping
• Ironing service Additional charge
• Dry cleaning Additional charge
• Laundry Additional charge
• Fax/Photocopying
• Business center
• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• Key card access
• 24-hour security
• Convenience store on site
• Designated smoking area
• Air conditioning
• Smoke-free property
• Hypoallergenic room available
• Wake-up service
• Interconnecting room(s) available
• Packed lunches
• Hair/Beauty salon
• Ironing facilities
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Room service
• Open all year
• Heated pool
• Pool/Beach towels
• Beach chairs/Loungers
• Beach umbrellas
• Locker rooms
• Personal trainer
• Fitness classes
• Yoga classes
• Massage chair
• Spa/Wellness packages
• Spa lounge/Relaxation area
• Spa facilities
• Body treatments
• Hairstyling
• Hair coloring
• Hair treatments
• Makeup services
• Facial treatments
• Beauty services
• Massage Additional charge
• Spa Additional charge

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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Cash is not accepted Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Biltmore hotel's service fee will include access to one of the largest hotel pools in the continental US, admittance to The Biltmore Fitness Center, access to our tennis courts, complimentary access to Press Reader application with over 5,000 downloadable domestic and international publications, unlimited local calls, long distance access on credit card and outbound collect calls, and in-room high speed internet.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables

Does biltmore hotel miami coral gables have a pool.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

How much does it cost to stay at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables?

The prices at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables?

Check-in at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

What type of room can I book at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables?

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How far is Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables from the center of Miami?

Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is 5.6 miles from the center of Miami. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What is there to do at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables?

• Tennis court
• Golf course (within 2 miles)
• Cooking class
• Themed dinners
• Bicycle rental
• Swimming pool

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Free Tours Of The Biltmore Hotel In Miami

Enjoy FREE tours of the Biltmore Hotel in Miami. Tours are held every Sunday and they go over the amazing history of this iconic hotel and National Historic Landmark.

The Biltmore Hotel In Miami

Imagine walking under barrel-vaulted ceilings, passing through marble columns, or gazing at hand-painted frescoes. If you think you’re somewhere in the Mediterranean, think again. Just a short drive southwest of downtown Miami is the city of Coral Gables, known as “The City Beautiful.” This city is renowned for its aesthetic charm and beauty. And in this city is the Biltmore Hotel, a National Historic Landmark.

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History Of The Biltmore Hotel

In 1925, George Merrick set off to create a hotel for the people of Coral Gables; a luxury hotel that would also serve as “a center of sports and fashion.” Merrick teamed up with John Bowman, the Biltmore hotel mogul, and together they contracted Leonard Schultze and S. Fullerton Weaver.

This pair had already been responsible for the Atlanta and Los Angeles Biltmore’s, New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, and the Miami Daily News Tower (also known as Freedom Tower).

The Biltmore’s grand opening was on January 15, 1926. In less than 1 year, the 400+ room hotel had been built, along with a country club, golf course, and enormous swimming pool (the largest hotel pool in the continental US).

Many athletes, musicians, movie stars, politicians, and even gangsters frequently stayed at the Biltmore to enjoy fashion shows, galas, and aquatic shows. People such as Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Johnny Weissmuller, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Al Capone.

That all changed with the start of World War II, however. The hotel was seized by the government and converted into a military hospital. The beautiful ceilings were covered, the windows were sealed, and the floors were overlaid with linoleum. Even after the war, it remained a hospital for veterans until 1968.

Although the city of Coral Gables was eventually able to get the property back, the building remained empty for almost a decade. In fact, it was almost torn down! Then in 1983, restoration began. It took nearly 4 years and $55 million to return the Biltmore to its former glory. Everything now is as it once was, with only slight modifications.

Free Tours Of The Biltmore Hotel

For those that would like to see the magnificent hotel and learn more about it, free tours of the Biltmore Hotel are given every Sunday from 2 PM to 3 PM. You have to register beforehand on Eventbrite ; just search for “Biltmore Hotel Tour” and it will come up.

The tour starts at the fireplace at the east end of the Main Lobby. It is given by a volunteer of the Dade Heritage Trust, an organization whose mission is to preserve Miami’s culture. When we visited the Biltmore, Judy was giving the tour. She has been giving these tours for years, simply because she loves to do it.

As we walked around the property, Judy gave us insight into George Merrick’s world upon arriving in desolate South Florida. We learned about his family and the history of Coral Gables. Something we hadn’t realized was that Merrick had named the city streets after names he’d read in Spanish books.

We also learned interesting tidbits about the hotel itself. For example, the inspiration for the design of the hotel was the Giralda bell tower from the cathedral in Seville, Spain. We also learned that the carpet in the Alhambra ballroom was created to match the ceiling. And since some of the original decorative tiles can no longer be manufactured if they are damaged, they’ve had an artist come and hand-paint new ones.

After The Tour

Once the tour was over, we continued to walk around the hotel. We could not get enough of the Mediterranean style and felt like we could have spent hours photographing every small detail. We loved that there was so much history there. As we walked around the main and lower lobbies, we stopped to look at old photographs and read their descriptions.

Dining At The Biltmore

If you have time after your tour of the Biltmore, we also recommend getting something to eat while you’re there. The Biltmore has multiple dining options, with Fontana being a favorite. They offer award-winning Italian cuisine which you can enjoy indoors or outside on the terrace, surrounded by palm trees. Reservations are highly recommended.

Final Thoughts On The  Biltmore Hotel

Most people have a misconception of Miami and we want to reiterate that there is so much more to the city than beaches and booze. There is culture and there are endless stories of men and women who have persevered against strong odds to build what has become one of the most important cities in the world.

So if you’re traveling to Miami, or even if you’re a local, we would highly recommend visiting and taking advantage of the free tours of the Biltmore Hotel. We guarantee you’ll leave as captivated and mesmerized as we were.

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Whoa! Some seriously stunning pics, Vicky! I had forgotten how amazing the Biltmore is. And how cool they have free tour days. Now I want to go back! I’m dragging you with me to do a girl’s brunch there when I return to MIA 🙂 Love the post! G.

Haha! I don’t think you’ll need to drag me though!

Very interesting – you’re right most people just view Miami as party and beach but I’m sure there’s much more like the Biltmore hotel

Yes, there is so much more 🙂

The detail of the architecture is astounding! What a great tip to check out something free to do. I’ve been dying to see Miami during Art Basel. Have you been to that?

Not to any of the official things, but have walked around the Wynwood area plenty of times and the art is amazing!

Is it super strange that this place reminds me of Hogwarts? I mean look at the lobby!!! 😀

Haha! Not super strange 😉

I’d love to see this! Will be visiting Miami in a month and I’ll definitely check the Biltmore out.

Great Elaine! If you have any questions or need help with anything please let me know 🙂

This is pretty awesome. I love being in spots that transcends you back in time!

Thanks Erica 🙂

Never thought of Miami that way – it looks very interesting! Like your article 🙂

Thanks Kathrin!

That is awesome. I didn’t know they gave free tours. Such a beautiful hotel. It always seems like these beautiful places just sit and become run down and then finally someone decides to restore it to is former glory and then some.

I’m glad it was restored; it would have been a shame to lose such a beautiful building.

Wow, this place is stunning! Those chandeliers are breathtaking! I’ve added this to my list of places I MUST see, as I’m always obsessed with historical architecture! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous place!

I’m glad you liked it so much Dawn 🙂

I am SO signing up for this tour.

I would definitely sign up for this tour. I absolutely love the inside of this building. It looks so classic, so epic…

I am a fan of free tours and this one sounds quite interesting. I have passed by this hotel before and noticed its style but I did not know anything about it. It’s unfortunate that it was seized for so long but I’m happy to learn that the city got it back. I am shocked that anyone even considered tearing this grand building down. Classic hotels are an asset to any community and present style often lost in current architectural trends.

Thanks for alerting me to the tour of the Biltmore. We drove by it when we were in Miami a few years ago, but didn’t have time to stop in. Would love to take the tour. It definitely reminds me of the Hotel Hershey in PA from what I have seen on your post.

I hope next time you’re in town you’re able to visit. It really is a gorgeous building with so much history. 🙂

It sounds like the tour would make up for another Miami highlight now that you have driven me by the hotel. We will have to call to see if they can arrange a tour with an ASL interpreter so I can enjoy the full experience. The photos look pretty awesome.

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A history of the Biltmore, Miami's best-known creepy hotel

This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2014.

The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables wasn't always a hotel. 

It was built in 1926 by a young developer named George Merrick, who's known as the founder of Coral Gables. 

The hotel became a place to host glamorous fashion shows, galas, golf tournaments and water shows in what was then the largest pool in the world.

At a loud party on the 13th floor of the hotel in 1929, a gangster named Thomas "Fatty" Walsh was shot and killed by another gangster. That murder yielded a lot of ghost rumors over the years.

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Then World War II happened and the federal government transformed the Biltmore into a military hospital. Once the war was over, it continued being a hospital for veterans. In 1952, the University of Miami made the Biltmore its first home.

When the hospital closed in 1968, the Biltmore became an abandoned shell. That's when neighborhood kids started sneaking in.

"All the kids would always talk about how there must be ghosts in there," says Betsy Skipp, who grew up in Coral Gables and would sneak into the Biltmore with her friends. "You'd sneak out of the house and we all had flashlights."

So many kids were sneaking into the shuttered building, that the City of Coral Gables decided to hire a security guard.

Kim Dunn-Zocco also grew up in Coral Gables and would sneak into the shuttered building. Sneaking past the guard, whom they nicknamed "The Greenie" after the guard's green golf-cart, was part of the fun, she says.

"Once you got in, that's when it started to get a little creepy and quiet and creaky," says Zocco. 

Check out this 1988 student documentary called "The Biltmore's Strange Guest List" produced by Kathy Bolduc as a final project for a University of Miami class.

Because the Biltmore had been a veteran's hospital and a medical school, Zocco says her friends' worst fear was the possibility of seeing a dead body inside the building. One time, her friend swore he saw a severed limb.

"I remember we just ripped it out of there and hauled ourselves all the way home."

In 1983, Coral Gables put $55 million into renovating the Biltmore. The hotel reopened in 1987 and was restored to glory. Ten years later, the Biltmore was added to the National Registry of Historic Places.

Still, the ghost stories kept swirling. Starting in 1994, Linda Spitzer told ghost stories every Thursday night in the Biltmore's lobby. She was a staple for 10 years, before she moved to Lake Worth. 

"The guests loved it," says Spitzer, who would wear sun hats reminiscent of The Roaring Twenties. "I would tell them I'm here from 7 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and it would drag on until 8 p.m."

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She did her research before telling her stories, but she says her best material came from the hotel guests themselves.   Today the Biltmore is far from the creepy place that once terrified the children of Coral Gables.    For Zocco, it's been an inescapable part of life. Her husband's uncle was a veteran patient when it was a hospital, her father went to medical school as a University of Miami student, she and her sister both had jobs at the hotel. And now she takes her family there for brunch. 

"It's such a beautiful building with so much history and so much mystery that you can't help but be drawn to it whether it's empty or living and breathing."

Browse more photos of the Biltmore Hotel on the Miami Herald's Flashback Miami archive .

The Biltmore Hotel Ghosts

There’s a reason why the troupe of the haunted hotel is so affixed – like a catchy song stuck – in our minds. Let’s talk about the Biltmore Hotel and why that one clique of characteristics is set in stone in the annals of horror history. Why the grandmaster of the macabre, Stephen King, decided to base a cautionary tale on alcoholism and the perils of a winter wonderland in that pandora’s box known as the Overlook Hotel .

The Biltmore in Miami is all of those stereotypical tales mixed in with a couple of extras that would even make Telenovela writers do double-takes. It’s all that plus a bag of chips… one with 0 negative dipping sauce instead of spicy guacamole. From

The story of the Biltmore Hotel Ghosts

In 1925,  George E. Merrick  combined forces with Biltmore hotel magnate  John McEntee Bowman.  Florida had just been opened up like an oyster by Flagler and every snowbird was going gonzo for palm trees.

That small era, before the market went belly-up and Florida beat back and blue by a few hurricanes, was called the Florida land boom. The crocodile-infested swampland was being bought at quite a rapid pace and converted into the vacation paradise it would be known for. Up until that point, most hotel chains were spearheading all their considerable efforts towards the coastal area. The general idea was and still is, “sand, bikinis, margaritas… MONEY!”

But, there was a niche group that those luxury places where strong-arming into the main canals, the one group they simply couldn’t please… golfers. They just simply didn’t have the land. 

The Biltmore Hotel was crafted with the following elevator pitch in mind:

“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.” 

In January 1926, ten months and $10 million later, the hotel debuted with a sumptuous inaugural that made nationwide headline news. Shops, seeing the opportunity started to chain their bandwagon to the hotel’s steam engine; every high-en brand in the world opened up around the Biltmore. Coral Gables went kaboom in a matter of months.

The Duke and the Duchess of Windsor, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, Al Capone, The Vanderbilts, Bing Crosby, and most Presidents from the turn of the 20th century made the Biltmore their vacation home. 

The posh Biltmore has offered weddings, world-class golf tournaments, a shelter for hurricane survivors, spa services, and served as set for various movies and television programs such as  Bad Boys ,  Shock Waves ,  CSI: Miami ,  Popi , and  Miami Vice . It’s this a milestone in the area and protected by the historical society. 

During World War II, the hotel was converted into a 1200-bed hospital and renamed the Pratt General Hospital. Many of the windows were sealed and the marble floors covered with government-issue linoleum. The hospital had a functional operating theater, an ER clinic, and a morgue. Miami was basically browbeaten into the war-effort by Uncle Sam the go-to spot for maimings, friendly fire incidents, and the many debacles of a working military camp – exploding with testosterone – was likely to have. 

Let’s March Out The Spirits.

With that little pedigree, is it any wonder the hotel sometimes seems like that one scene from Ghostbusters when Bill Murray and his crew try to catch Slimer? The hotel has become the crown jewel in Miami’s spook uproar.

On March 4th, 1929, a New York wiseguy – that’s mobster for those not in the known – called Thomas “Fatty” Walsh was killed during a gambling dispute in his room. Why his room? Because the narcotics chief – closely associated with the likes of Dutch Schultz and Charles “Lucky” Luciano – had paid the hotel staff so they would look the other way on his bivouac speak-easy/casino. Fatty was known for a couple of things: his girth, his love of long-legged dames, his need to clock people in the gut when they looked at him funny, his involvement in various gangland shootings, and the fact that he had every judge in the county in his pocket. Oh and his wild parties… It was the Gatsby Era, alcohol was illegal but morphine and coke could be bought at your corner pharmacy.

After Fatty bit the big one and went to the great Bingo Hall in heaven or the not-so-great strip club, his spirit started doing day-trips the hotel.

People have reportedly seen Fatty galivanting around his room. Others, particularly ladies with certain assets – Fatty had an eye for legs – have gotten on the elevator and found their ride stopping unexpectedly on the 13th… the elevator doors refusing to shut close and that them to their destination.

Other folks have claimed that lights have a bad habit of blinking on and off in Fatty’s floor.

Finally, former president Bill Clinton has stated that Fatty didn’t allow him to watch football on his television when he stayed in the Biltmore. It seems that kindred spirits – with a taste for the ladies – gravitate towards each other.

Fatty might be the most prolific and legendary ghost in the Biltmore, but he’s not the one. He’s just the only one we can pinpoint an origin for, plus it also helps that his legend comes infused with gangster lore.

“The best stories of the Biltmore are from when it was closed after World War II. High school kids used to sneak in and would see people walking around with their feet floating above the ground. Or they’d get tapped on the shoulder and see men in army uniforms.”

• Linda Spitzer, Palm Beach County resident and the Biltmore’s official storyteller.

And not just soldiers and army nurses, dozens of other specters seem to run rampant in the Biltmore.

Tales of babies crying through walls, noises from a party that wasn’t happening, guests coming up to the front desk and then vanishing as the clerk comes to their aid.

In recent times, the biggest phantom seems to be a red-dressed woman who looks at the bar’s piano player with a mile-long stare… only to vanish the very second the musician stops his ivory fandango.

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Getting Here

How long does it take to get to the hotel from miami international airport.

The drive time between Miami Biltmore Hotel and Miami Airport (MIA) is around 18 minutes and covers a distance of around 3.7 miles.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 4:00pm; check-out is 12:00pm

How far is the hotel from Miracle Mile?

The journey time between Miami Biltmore Hotel and Miracle Mile is around 5 minutes and covers a distance of around 1.5 miles. This is a short trip and perfect location for shopping or business related travelers.

How far is the hotel from University of Miami?

The journey time between Miami Biltmore Hotel and University of Miami is around 6 minutes and covers a distance of around 2 miles.

What is there to do in Coral Gables?

Coral Gables, known as “The City Beautiful,” is a small, sophisticated city with many big-city amenities. These include golf courses, parks, boating facilities, botanical gardens, art galleries, live theater, tennis centers, Canoeing Coral Gables Waterways, Coral Gables museum, Fairchild Gardens, Miami EcoAdventures, walking tour, Venetian Pools, Miracle Mile shopping center and the Village of Merrick Park mall. Coral Gables is also known as South Florida’s fine dining capital with more than 100 outstanding restaurants, many with regional and national recognition. The Concierge Desk can provide maps and more information.

Do you offer valet parking?

We offer valet parking for daily visitors and overnight guests. The valet services are $25.00 daily for visitors and $42.00 for overnight guests.

What activities do you have for children?

The Biltmore offers tennis and golf year-round, with seasonal clinics for junior players. Undoubtedly, the hotel’s major attraction for our younger guests is the colossal pool, the largest of its kind in the continental United States.

How much is the daily resort fee and what does it include?

The Biltmore Hotel charges a $23 resort fee per room per day. The resort fee includes the following amenities and services: Daily admission to the Biltmore Fitness Center to include Daily Classes, High Speed Internet, In-Room and Public Areas Access to Press Reader Application with over 5000 downloadable domestic and international publications, Unlimited Local Calls, Long Distance Access, Outbound Collect Calls

Does the hotel have a gym?

The Biltmore Fitness Center, named by Men’s Fitness and Men’s Health as one of the top 10 hotel fitness centers in the US, allows guests to maintain their fitness regimen while traveling. The 10,000 sq. ft. gym features more than 70 equipment pieces — including treadmills, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, arc trainers, cross training machines, weight machines, weight plates and dumbbells; sauna, steam and locker rooms. A wide variety of fitness and aquatics classes are offered throughout the week.

Is there any shopping on property?

In the lower lobby, you will find shops offering everything from specialty gift items and clothing to sundry products and premium cigars. Biltmore gift cards are available and can be used in all hotel outlets.

Do you allow pets?

The Biltmore offers luxury accommodations with a pet-friendly attitude. There is a $50.00 one time deep cleaning fee for your pet’s stay at the Biltmore Hotel. Pets are welcome as long as the pet is 35 pounds or less, fully-trained and properly restrained by the owner. As an exception to the “No Pets Policy,” this act of good faith allows pet owners to keep their pets in their guest room. Guests must accept accommodations on the first and second floors of the hotel and must provide the hotel staff with a cell phone number in case of emergencies as well as a $500 refundable deposit. Discretion must be used in transporting to and from the guest room and the pet must not be visible at any time in the public areas of the hotel.

Are you affiliated with other Biltmore Hotels?

No, the Biltmore Hotel is an independent property. The Biltmore Hotel is a contributing member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Preferred Golf properties.

Is there an early check-in option?

You may request early check-in; however it is subject to availability.

Do your facilities accommodate guests with disabilities?

Yes, our resort has many features for those with disabilities, including accessibility to the property and all of its features as well as many well-appointed guest-rooms.

How many rooms and floors does the hotel have?

271 guest rooms and suites on 15 floors.

Can I smoke in my room?

No, Guests are reminded at the time of booking and upon arrival at the hotel that smoking is not permitted inside the building or any of the rooms. There is $500 fee for smoking in non-designated areas.

If my plans change, what is the cancellation policy?

72 hours prior to the arrival date.

Which credit card brands do you accept for payment?

We accept all major credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and JCB.

Can my package be delivered to my room?

There is a $10.00 fee that will be charged for each package being delivered per room. All fees will be shown and displayed on your guest room folio at the end of your stay.