The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is a true South Florida icon, opening in 1926 as the centerpiece of George Merrick’s “City Beautiful” vision. Designed by the architectural firm Schultze and Weaver, the hotel is a stunning example of Mediterranean Revival style. Its most striking feature is the central tower, which was inspired by the Giralda, the famous bell tower of the cathedral in Seville, Spain.
This historic landmark has lived many lives. During the “Roaring Twenties,” it was a playground for the wealthy, featuring lavish fashion shows and a pool so large it hosted aquatic performances by legendary swimmer Johnny Weissmuller. During World War II, the U.S. military transformed the luxury resort into a hospital, and it later served as a campus for the University of Miami’s medical school before sitting abandoned for years.
Today, the Biltmore has been beautifully restored to its original grandeur. It boasts one of the largest hotel pools in the country—featuring a tropical waterfall built from a former diving tower—and an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Donald Ross.
While the hotel feels like a private Mediterranean estate, it is located right in the heart of Coral Gables. Guests are just a short drive from the historic Merrick House, the vibrant Coral Gables Museum, and the many charming boutiques and restaurants that define this elegant district. Whether you’re exploring the lush grounds or golfing, the Biltmore offers a unique blend of high-society history and modern luxury.
Expert reviews
“The imposing neo-Spanish-colonial pile, rising regally over a 150-acre Coral Gables spread and dating back to city founder George Merrick’s original plan in 1926, has seen a lot of history since, to this day regularly hosting heads of states, CEOs, and celebrities.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Miami.
“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.”
“The Biltmore is one of the finest properties in South Florida for a host of reasons. Beyond the fact that service excels here, the hotel, which is Coral Gables’ oldest, is an impressive yet tranquil example of Old World elegance.”
“An elegant Mediterranean Revival retreat originally built in 1926 and inspired by both Spanish and Venetian architecture. Situated on an 18-hole golf course, the property boasts a famous 600,000-gallon swimming pool with Renaissance-style sculptures, and luxurious spa. Here, Old World glamour is alive and thriving.”
What guests liked
- Golf course
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful hotel
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 June 2025
Historic Charm
The hotel is beautiful, as is the neighborhood of Coral Gables. I recommend you walk around the neighborhood! We were upgraded to a superior suite with a lovely view of the pool & golf course. We were greeted by colorful parrots on the roof tiles each day. The room layout was interesting with a double shower at one end and the toilet/sink at the opposite end of the room. The king bed was comfortable. It's nice to have a bakery/pastry shop on site. The lobby is gorgeous & the pool is enormous. Don't forget to walk around the hotel to see the vintage photos with information about the history of the hotel. The Alhambra & Granada Ballrooms are also amazing to see.
The prices are too high for rooms that are a bit outdated. More attention to detail is needed for current pricing. Tired & worn looking robes should be replaced. Dimly lit bathrooms should have updated lighting. Our closet light was not working. Our first suite had an insect issue, but management was quick to get us an alternative. The server we had at Fontana for breakfast was inattentive & never returned even once after we got our meal! A fire alarm accidentally went off one night at 2:45 a.m., which interrupted our sleep.
5 June 2025
You wont want to leave the hotel!
Quarto confortável, piscina muito agradável, restaurantes no hotel.
28 May 2025
Exceptional
Excellent service. the pool is not to be missed.
14 April 2025
Wonderful
Absolutely beautiful
Chairs around the pool. There were not enough but you really don’t have any room for more either.
13 April 2025
Beautiful property ,great location, but very$$$$$$.
Beautiful property,very friendly attentive staff. Pool is beautiful. Views from our room was spectacular.
The crib was unusable.Lookes like it was from the 70’s. Had peeling paint and stickers where baby could bite off.Wheels did not lock properly so could move around Do not think it would have been up to code,hope a future lawsuit is not in the cards. Breakfast for 4 adults and 2 children 2and under was over $250.00 pancakes,fruit,eggs and juice.Was delicious More $$$ than our dinner with drinks. Parts of the pool were blocked off for an event so hard to find seating.
5 April 2025
Fabulous
Biltimore is the most fantastic and beautiful hotel I have ever seen.
We were celebrating our 10th anniversary and my husband's birthday, and we didn't receive any discount or a gift for those special occasions. We live in Coral Gables, which is 1.5 miles from the hotel. Usually, when you are a Gables resident, you get a special price for everything and every place. The fee charge for one night was extremely expensive.
22 March 2025
Love all but the shower!
Furniture was dated in room. Great bar/restaurant! Great service people. Beautiful grounds!
No chairs on the deck. Furniture dated. Shower was nasty with cracking repaint everywhere. Easy fix that needs to be done!
22 March 2025
Pleasant
Needs updating outside. No outdoor seating other than pool area. Odd!
14 March 2025
Will always remember the pool …great design.
Wonderful property and location. Close enough to a busy airport and beach and so quiet.
2 weddings and work outings.
12 March 2025
Very good
I bought a $200 gift card prior to my stay. It didn't get allocated to my bill and, despite two separate emails, I've had no response from the hotel to try to deal with it.
27 February 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable room, gorgeous pool and great fitness centre.
Additional daily charge for pool/fitness centre - high room costs should include facilities access
25 February 2025
Exceptional
Just amazing with incredible swimming pool
Nothing
16 February 2025
Great facilities
Great facilities and location
Room was overcrowded with furniture- bathroom small
15 February 2025
Excellent experience
Beautiful hotel in a historic landmark. Amazing pool. Excellent food. Nice staff. Loved the free parking and breakfast as well.
N/A
7 February 2025
The stay itself was good and would have been create with a better shower.
Beautiful vintage hotel and great amenities.
Bathroom needs to be updated with walk-in shower instead of bathtub with curtain. Also, water pressure was very weak in the shower.
29 January 2025
Beautiful and historic hotel in Coral Gables
Tennis courts at hotel
The elevator required flashing the card to set your floor. I am not sure I understand the need for this.
27 January 2025
Two nights in Miami
Superb hotel with excellent food and room, but expensive
Cost and no located near airport or Miami central
21 January 2025
Wonderful evening in an historic location
Great bartender
20 January 2025
Beautiful resort, lovely for the holidays. The decorations were very nice and festive. The rooms a larger, and the beds
That is a beautiful historic resort , and the pool!!
Not much.
14 January 2025
Exceptional
Great stay and experience
Nothing
6 January 2025
Exceptional
Really really really nice place in a beautiful walkable neighborhood. Awesome restaurants on site. Love it!
23 December 2024
A lovely Christmas break and a great lesson at the golf school.
Fairways was a great breakfast spot. Loved the Christmas trees and Christmas vibe.
All good.
19 December 2024
Exceptional
The pool
The slow Ck in
18 December 2024
Fabulous
my view from the room was looking out over the golf course
every thing was great
16 December 2024
Comfortable and lovely hotel with great staff!
Beautiful with polite and friendly staff
29 November 2024
Great property. Delivers.
History , Pool , Location.
Nothing.
21 November 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful facility, extremely comfortable
12 November 2024
Exceptional
Historic site with great pool.
12 November 2024
It was perfect for a local to get a quick, quiet and relaxing getaway
Gorgeous setting in a historic building
The construction
5 November 2024
Very nice facility, I am annoyed at the « resort fee » which increases the Booking rate.
Real breakfast was ok, not more.
More fruit, more organic choices
19 October 2024
Very good
Great pool
N/A
14 October 2024
Very good
Terrible customer service everywhere
11 October 2024
Fabulous
Loved the historical artifacts and the decor. Liked the complimentary parking too.
3 October 2024
Pure luxury tranquility & beauty A little piece of paradise in a grand setting
Everything Perfect
2 October 2024
After arriving from Europe, one the best relaxation stays before getting home.
Buffet was great and staff absolutely professional and pleasant.
28 September 2024
Magnifica
Piscina, amabilidad
24 September 2024
Exceptional
Very beautiful property with nice and friendly staff
23 September 2024
Exceptional
Location
13 September 2024
Always comfortable with accommodating pleasant staff
Always clean. Comfortable. Great location.
Can’t think of anything.
2 September 2024
Lovely stay
Pros: -gorgeous, spacious rooms -hotel is stunning -lots of amenities -comfortable bed
Cons: -weak water pressure in the shower
26 August 2024
Mostly positive
The pool, the cleanliness, the room size and extras such as robes, slippers, umbrellas!
The bathroom door didn't have a lock. With 2 queen beds 2 couples could stay and feel the need to kick a door
25 August 2024
Magnificent one night stay on final night after a road trip of southern states
Swimming pool
24 August 2024
Great location, beautiful premises and comfortable room.
Room , Breakfast was great.
23 August 2024
Biltmore - Experience that is truly unforgettable!
From the moment I arrived at Biltmore Hotel, I knew I was in for an unforgettable stay. The property exudes luxury at every turn, from the grand entrance to the impeccable service that greeted me. But what truly sets this hotel apart is most comfortable king size bed, beautiful pool and breakfast at Fairways (beautifully designed dining area facing panoramic views of golf course). Also, our room had a hub with the cables to charge your Iphone/Android etc. Loved Lavazza coffee machine in our room and large screen LCD TV. They have grand ballrooms, if you are celebrating wedding or any special occasion and want to surround yourself by all that life has to offer! Miami Brickell centre is within a short reach by car.
Our room had a small bathtube with overhead shower. So, if you don't want to get your hair wet - its tricky. The pastry shop had a nice selection of products, however I wish there would be an option to have a seat and have your coffee served, not just a grab'n go.
21 August 2024
Would love to come back and stay longer!
The hotel is beautiful, we didn't stay long enough to try the amenities, would definitely comeback. Love that they have a late night dessert store open.
We didn't have a mini fridge, so I couldn't store my food or drinks.
12 August 2024
An amazing hotel.
The, food, setting, location, grounds, pool, golf course.
12 August 2024
Wonderful Hotel Staff
First, let me say that the service from the front desk, valet, restaurant, pool staff, and bakery staff (literally ALL staff) was top tier!! Absolutely wonderful service!! The hotel is older with an old-world charm style. Architecture is amazing. The food from the restaurant was fresh and delicious. Housekeeping was phenomenal!! They actually organized our shoes and bathroom toiletries!! The location was excellent, only about a 35-minute drive from South MIA. Coral Gables is a beautiful place. We will definitely be back. Hats off to all the amazing staff!!
The only dislike was that our suite smelled like mold/mildew. I felt with it because the staff and service made up for it. I went to CVS and bought air freshners lol
10 August 2024
This place is truly great. Best hotel that we’ve stayed at in Miami.
Huge and amazing building. Superb breakfast and welcoming staff.
9 August 2024
Don’t miss it
Service, facilities, staff. Everything was outstanding. Highly recommend!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Evening entertainment
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Aerobics
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available

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28 June 2025
It was relaxing and wonderful.