Weekend at the Arizona Biltmore
Posted on May 07, 2009 under Archives | No CommentA few weeks ago I travelled to Phoenix and stayed at the lovely Biltmore hotel. Located six miles northeast of downtown Phoenix on 36 impeccably landscaped acres, this Frank Lloyd Wright influenced resort is a nice weekend getaway destination. A unique architectural gem, the resort houses 739 large rooms and 72 villas with Mission-style furniture, eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts, a 20,000 square foot spa and four restaurants.
I was lucky enough to stay at their new Ocatilla Wing and was greeted with a nice chocolate plate and goodies.
I also enjoyed the spa, beautiful pools and had a private golf lesson with pro Ron Heraty. Golfers will enjoy the 18-hole putting course and two 18-hole PGA courses, The Links and The Adobe, at the adjacent Biltmore Country Club. The Adobe Course (6,428 yards) is one of the oldest in Arizona, dating back to 1928. Stately and grand, this course is spacious and offers wide flat fairways. The younger, eccentric shorter Links Course (6,300 yards) houses unexpected swerves, ups and downs and turns amidst rolling fairways lined with luscious pines surrounding some of the most stunning homes in Phoenix.
My friend Sheila joined me for dinner at the resort’s Wright restaurant. Here are some pics:
The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa is located at 2400 E. Missouri Avenue in Scottsdale, Phoenix. To make reservations, call 602/955-6600.