Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, FL, United StatesA National Historic Landmark and icon of Miami luxury
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The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is a legendary 1926 landmark embodying Mediterranean Revival grandeur. Home to one of the largest hotel pools in the continental United States and a championship 18-hole golf course redesigned by Brian Silva and Mark Mungeam, the Biltmore has hosted presidents, royalty, and Hollywood legends.
- National Historic Landmark opened in 1926, with a 315-foot Giralda-inspired tower that was the tallest building in Florida at completion
- Donald Ross original course (restored by Brian Silva) — one of the oldest continuously operated resort courses in the South
- 23,000-square-foot pool, formerly the largest in the world, where Johnny Weissmuller trained before his Tarzan career
- Palme d'Or restaurant, among the last remaining AAA Five Diamond dining rooms in Florida
- Coral Gables location puts guests within walking distance of Miracle Mile and a short drive from Coconut Grove and Brickell — the hotel as genuine urban landmark, not just a resort enclave
The Course
- Biltmore Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71, designed by Donald Ross (original), Brian Silva (redesign)
Biltmore Golf Course · 17 (Par 4)
The number-one handicap hole: a 450-yard par-4 demanding a solid drive followed by an unerring approach over water to a bulkheaded green — the kind of penultimate test that distills the Ross philosophy of rewarding precise placement over brute length.
Restaurants & Bars
- Fontana
- Cascade
- Fairways
- The Biltmore Bar
- Afternoon Tea
On Property
The Spa Boutique
Largest Hotel Pool in Continental US
Tennis & Pickleball
Fitness Center
Steam & Sauna Rooms- Live Entertainment
November – March
South Florida's dry season keeps humidity manageable and the Donald Ross course in its firmest, most playable condition.
Dine at Palme d'Or — one of the few AAA Five Diamond restaurants in Florida — then walk the course at dusk when the Giralda tower is floodlit and the Donald Ross greens are empty; the property reads entirely differently after the day-trippers have left.
Joining Biltmore Hotel
Resort golf club (members + resort guests). The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables offers both a social/fitness club membership and a separate golf membership on its Donald Ross Championship Course. Both programs provide dining discounts, preferred rates, and exclusive events; pricing and tiers are not publicly disclosed and require inquiry.
Membership Categories
- Fitness/Social Club Membership
- Golf Membership
Member Benefits
- Full access to 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center
- 50+ weekly group fitness classes (Spin, Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp)
- Personal training at member rates
- Discounted dining and beverages at hotel restaurants and bars
- Preferred spa service rates
- Discounted hotel room rates
- Access to exclusive member events throughout the year
- Monthly member meetups with complimentary wine and appetizers
- Golf: preferred starting times
- Golf: preferred lesson rates at Jim McLean Golf School
- Golf: exclusive club member events and tournaments
- Golf: members-only dining and private locker room facilities
- Complimentary valet parking (with restrictions)
- Initiation: Not publicly listed
- Annual Dues: Not publicly listed
- How to Join: Inquire with membership office
Membership details → · 305-445-8066 ext. 2693 or 2683
Biltmore Hotel
Features &
Amenities
The Biltmore Hotel opened in 1926 in Coral Gables, Florida, and retains its original Donald Ross golf course, a pool that remains one of the largest hotel pools in the United States, and the Fontana Restaurant courtyard that anchors its long-running Sunday brunch tradition. The property operates as a full-service resort within a residential neighborhood 3.7 miles from Miami International Airport.
Donald Ross Championship Golf Course
The 18-hole, par-71 layout was designed by Donald Ross in 1925 and has since been restored to a modern playing standard. The course is home to the Jim McLean Golf School, rated the number-one golf school in America, and serves as the practice facility for the University of Miami Women's Golf Team. The Biltmore hosts the final qualifier for South Florida's Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Golf Championship annually.
The Biltmore Pool
The property's signature pool is one of the largest hotel pools in the United States, framed by the hotel's 1926 Mediterranean Revival architecture with private cabanas, daybeds, and the adjacent Cascade poolside dining venue. The pool has served as a backdrop for aquatic events since the hotel's original opening and remains operational year-round in Coral Gables' subtropical climate.
Fontana Restaurant and Dining
Fontana serves Italian-inspired cuisine in an open-air courtyard with a Venetian fountain centerpiece, complemented by Brandi's lounge, Fairways golf course dining, and Posto DOLCE for grab-and-go. The Sunday brunch in the Fontana courtyard runs 10 am to 2 pm with a caviar bar, sushi and seafood stations, carving and breakfast stations, and bottomless champagne service with live Spanish guitar — a South Florida tradition with roots in the hotel's early decades.
Signature
Events
The Biltmore's most established recurring program is its Sunday Fontana Brunch, running weekly year-round.
Sunday Fontana Brunch
Held weekly in the Fontana outdoor courtyard from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the brunch features a caviar bar, seafood and sushi, carving and breakfast stations, and bottomless champagne alongside live Spanish guitar. The event has been a South Florida fixture since the hotel's early decades and draws both hotel guests and Coral Gables locals. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to Biltmore Hotel 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
Biltmore Hotel1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: +1 305-445-1926
Miami International Airport (MIA)
3.7 miles from the hotel, approximately 18-minute drive via Le Jeune Road. The most convenient option for international arrivals and domestic connections through Miami.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Approximately 24 miles north, roughly 45-60 minutes by car depending on I-95 traffic. Worth considering for guests finding better fares or nonstop availability on carriers such as Southwest.
The hotel offers valet parking at $45 per night for overnight guests; no scheduled airport shuttle is operated by the property.