The hotel was ok, not up to my usual standards, I'm used to trendy European resorts, so I wasn't surprised that it fell short in that respect. The real shock, however, was the food, a "buffet," (yuck, what is this, the early bird special at Denny's? I prefer my hotel experiance to be "sneeze guard" free, thank you!) ...
SCOTTSDALE IS LOADED WITH PHOTO RADAR every corner light has a camera the Hwy 101 is loaded with em just waiting on the chance to pounce of out of towners,,, The fines are so high it will double the cost of your vacation MY ADVIXE TO YOU ALL IS GO SOMEWHERE ELSE..... Thesemcity officials think they can get away with this just because business is ...
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Breakfast run around
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/27/09
When we were at the Biltmore we wanted a light breakfast. We were told that the only breakfast available was the $35 per plate Sunday morning buffet. We explained that we really didn't want alot of food - just eggs or french toast - but were told there was nothing available except the buffet....so, reluctantly we took it (total for two was ...
Facilities are beautiful, wonderful, etc. BUT was stunned that we could not get heat in our room during a 3-night stay despite repeated requests. Would not pay what this place costs to be that uncomfortable.
i luved everything, it is very big and kinda hard to find your way around but once you get to your beautiful room youll get the hang of it.
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Great Resort With Minimal Children!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/14/08
I'll be the first to admit that it's fairly expensive and I've definitely been to other resorts that have nicer rooms, like at the Phoenician. However, what's great about this place is that it's not swimming in children's activities so I don't have to listen to children screaming all day while I'm trying to enjoy a quiet weekend. The spa is lovely and the golf course is also really nice.
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More than I imagined!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/29/07
I just returned from the Biltmore Spa and Resort in Phoenix and what a wonderful stay! I couldn't get over how clean and inviting the hotel was. Everyone was wonderful and all the staff were so friendly. Each room was equiped with bathrobes, a 37 inch flat screen TV, balcony and separate seating area. I wanted for nothing while I was there. I would definitely recommend this to anyone staying out west and can't wait to reurn myself!
First of all, no coffee in the room. I work on my computer early in the morning and I need my coffee immediately. Second of all, they don't have a SMPT server, so I couldn't send email except web-based. What a pain! Expensive to get anything to eat or drink. Juice and water was $12. My $50 per diem won't cut it here. Beautiful for a vacation, but not convenient for work.
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Won't go back again
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/01/07
For the money you are paying you certainly do not get the value. The room is average compared to most high end resorts. The grounds and gardens were nice and I believe this is where they use most of their money. The room did not come with a coffee maker and when I called the front desk they advised it would be a $25 fee. Are you kidding me !! You ...
This was my first time staying at the Biltmore because usually when I would visit Phoenix I would stay at my family's ranch. This time though I was in town on business and even though most of my co-workers resided at the hotel where we had our conference at my boss and I stayed here. Let me tell you i was blown away on how big & elegant ...