Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, AZ, United StatesThe 'Jewel of the Desert' — a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired landmark
Arizona Biltmore
The Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is a Phoenix landmark inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's geometric design philosophy. Known as the 'Jewel of the Desert,' this 1929 icon features 36 holes of golf, art deco architecture, and has welcomed every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover.
- Adobe Course (William P. Bell, 1928) is one of the oldest resort layouts in the American Southwest, built at William Wrigley Jr.'s direction with decades of presidential and celebrity play embedded in its history
- Eight pools across the resort grounds, reflecting the Biltmore's long heritage as a Phoenix social hub since its 1929 opening
- Two 18-hole courses on property — the historic Adobe (par 72) and the Links Course (par 71, opened 1979)
- Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture throughout the resort buildings and public spaces
- Proximity to Camelback Mountain and the broader Biltmore neighborhood, Phoenix's most prestigious address for desert winter retreats
The Courses
- The Adobe Course — 18 holes, par 72
- The Links Course — 18 holes, par 71
The Adobe Course · 17th (Par 4)
A 311-yard driveable par-4 that forces a genuine commitment decision off the tee — a large bunker short-right punishes the cautious line, while the green slopes dramatically back-to-front, making bump-and-run approaches from close range nearly impossible to control. One of the most strategically honest short par-4s on any resort course in the Southwest.
Restaurants & Bars
- Renata's Hearth
- The Spicery
- Frank & Albert's
On Property
Spa- Eight Pools
Tennis
Fitness Center- Lawn Games
- Cabanas
November – April
Phoenix winters deliver reliably clear skies and temperatures in the 65–80°F range — ideal desert golf weather, with none of the triple-digit heat that shuts down play from June through September.
The Adobe Course dates to 1928 under William Wrigley Jr. — ask the pro shop for a historical scorecard showing the original routing. The driveable 17th (311 yards) rewards an aggressive line, but the bunker short-right swallows anything short of fully committed.
Joining Arizona Biltmore
Resort wellness & recreational membership (open to non-guests). Arizona Biltmore offers a Resort & Wellness Membership giving year-round access to fitness, pools, spa facilities, tennis, and pickleball — available independent of a hotel stay. No golf-specific membership tier is publicly listed; golf is available to resort guests and the general public via tee times.
Membership Categories
- Resort & Wellness Membership (single tier; pricing by inquiry)
Member Benefits
- Group fitness classes and 3,000 sq ft fitness center
- Access to Paradise Pool (swim-up bar) and 4 additional resort pools
- 12 complimentary Paradise Pool guest passes annually
- Discounted rates on 4 pickleball courts and 3 tennis courts
- 6 complimentary racquet sport guest passes annually
- Tierra Luna Spa dressing rooms with showers and steam room
- 15% off overnight room rates year-round
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Exclusive member events and seasonal promotions
- Resort charging privileges and parking
- Initiation: Not publicly listed
- Annual Dues: Not publicly listed
- How to Join: Contact azb.membership@ArizonaBiltmore.com or call 602-486-4622.
Membership details → · azb.membership@ArizonaBiltmore.com | 602-486-4622
Arizona Biltmore
Features &
Amenities
The Arizona Biltmore sits on 39 acres in the Biltmore district of Phoenix, a 1929 property shaped by the textile-block design language of Albert Chase McArthur with consulting from Frank Lloyd Wright, now operating as part of Hilton's LXR Hotels collection with two golf courses, a 28,000-square-foot desert spa, and eight pools.
Estates and Links Golf Courses
The Estates Course (par 71, 6,669 yards) opened in late 2023 after a ground-up rebuild by five-time PGA Tour champion Tom Lehman, featuring contoured fairways, white-sand bunkers, and over 400 newly planted trees. The Links Course (par 71, 6,300 yards), designed by Bill Johnston in 1979, weaves through pine and lake terrain in a style more typical of parkland architecture. Both courses are managed by the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club and available to resort guests.
Tierra Luna Spa and Sol Garden
The 28,000-square-foot spa structures its treatment philosophy around three pillars — Desert Botanicals, Cosmic Connection, and Dynamic Recovery — incorporating indigenous Sonoran Desert mud, native herbs, and local scents throughout the menu. The 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms are each named after astrological signs. The Sol Garden provides outdoor soaking, a cold plunge, hot tub, halotherapy chamber, Dream Room, and a health bar serving zero-proof botanical beverages.
Historic Architecture and Pool Campus
The resort's pre-cast concrete Biltmore Blocks — a textile-block system designed on-site in 1928 — create a visual language that runs through every building on the property, from the main lodge to the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom (opened 2003). The pool campus includes eight distinct pools: the Saguaro Pool, the family-oriented Paradise Pool with a 65-foot triple waterslide called The Twist, and six others. Architecture tours are offered regularly for guests interested in the property's design history.
Signature
Events
The Biltmore marks the calendar with a handful of recurring community gatherings tied to its historic identity.
Red, White and Biltmore
The resort hosts its annual Independence Day celebration across the pool grounds and outdoor venues, featuring themed food and beverage programming alongside the signature pool campus. The event draws both resort guests and local members in a format the property has sustained across multiple decades.
Full Moon and New Moon Celebrations
The Biltmore marks each full and new moon with programming that reflects the Tierra Luna Spa's cosmic wellness philosophy, incorporating outdoor gatherings, celestial-themed treatments, and evening experiences. These recurring events give repeat guests a seasonal rhythm tied to the desert sky.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to Arizona Biltmore is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
Arizona Biltmore2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: +1 602-955-6600
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Approximately 8.6 miles, 15-20 minutes by car; the primary gateway with extensive domestic and international service, making it one of the most convenient resort-to-airport ratios of any major U.S. luxury property.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Approximately 30 miles, 30-35 minutes; serves Allegiant and other low-cost carriers, useful for groups traveling from secondary markets.
Scottsdale Airport (SDL)
Approximately 12 miles, 15 minutes; a general aviation and charter facility, well-positioned for private arrivals into the Biltmore corridor.
Scottsdale Airport (SDL) is the preferred private aviation gateway; car service from Sky Harbor runs approximately $35-40.