Biltmore Hotel Miami - Coral Gables

Rarely write reviews, but wanted to set the record straight. Based on many of the reviews, I was somewhat concerned that my wife and I would be disappointed with the hotel, especially given the steep price. Complaints about the nosey pipes, the outdated rooms, the filthy pool area, the decline of the food at Fontana, the lack of upgrades and on and on. All bogus. Hotel gorgeous, staff amazing, food awesome! We went to the New Year’s Eve price fix at Fontana followed by an incredible New Year’s Eve party with an incredible DJ and fireworks display. Our three pups had the best time too as this hotel is very canine friendly. We will be back to this wonderful property and cannot say enough great things.

I am a guest at the hotel due to a work conference. Although the hotel is beautiful, I would not accept a free room at this hotel in the future, due to the incredible amount of loud noise of water moving in the pipes in the ceiling of each room. This noise lasts all day. I am writing this review at 7:30 at night due to the lackluster response from the front door staff when I called to inquire about when the noise might subside. I called the front desk and was notified that an engineer would need to come to my room to visibly inspect the pipes. This doesn’t make sense to me as the issue is not the visual impact of the pipes but more a question about when does the hotel turn off its industrial pipeline. The issue is with the really old pipes that run through a really old hotel that has been renovated, but apparently the pipes cascading through each room were overlooked. The front desk staff were difficult to work with. This hotel is over 100 years old and noise in the pipe should be expected. However, noise happening almost 24 hours a day is very difficult to accept at the price point of this hotel.

Spent five nights at the Biltmore. It’s a beautiful historic property. Not sure I would call it “luxury”’by today’s standards but still a great stay. The room was good if not great, the bathroom was very small with one sink, a toilet that didn’t want to flush and wasn’t big enough for two people at once. Bed was very comfortable. We had a balcony overlooking the pool but no chairs on which to sit and enjoy. Housekeeping had to be requested every day we wanted the room refreshed and still didn’t always show up until we stopped by concierge. On the plus side the pool is iconic, the on-site food delicious and the gym is absolutely epic. Definitely bring a car here—nothing is walkable so you end up taking uber everywhere and self parking is free. I would have liked to try the brunch but for $152 p/p someone else will have to weigh in.

Once in a very great while a property is restored to its former glory that actually improves upon its past. This is such a place. From the moment you approach and see the beautiful central tower and enter the lobby rich with decoration that makes Hearst castle pale by comparison. Matching antique bird cages whose brightly colored inhabitants chitter in the background greet you as you approach the front desk. All staff are at the top of their game. Concierge takes care of all reservations including golf, local dining and transfers and actually remembers you from your phone call. The hotel has been recently redone from top to bottom. Hallways have phots of the legends that were patrons long ago. We had a golf view suite that was a true suite with a dining table and multiple French doors out the balcony where we could watch the players tee off. Decor was an echo of the past with updated colors of seafoam and aubergine with samuel and sons trim on the drapes. Seperate bedroom with windows on 2 sides and an opulently dressed bed with a vintage chandelier above. Room service was great with a very on top of it server. We also had a memorable meal at the restaurant by the fountain on the lower level. Great food with something for everyone with the ambiance of a Sicilian garden. The best part is that you can send your partner out to the golf course while you enjoy the gorgeous spa with views from the top of the hotel and a rock strewn pathway to the treatment rooms. This is the perfect place for a golf weekend or a girls spa trip. Coral gables town is a stones throw away with lots restaurants and shopping. A home run !

My wife, Megan, and I spent the past week at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and absolutely loved it. It’s our favorite escape from the busyness of Miami — a perfect little retreat filled with history, charm, and elegance. The hotel exudes a timeless sense of presence, and dining by the fountain is always a highlight. A special thank-you to Michael-Anne, our wonderful server, who embodies the warmth and spirit of the Biltmore. Her friendly, attentive service makes every meal feel special. We look forward to returning again soon!