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Editorial Review for The Biltmore – by Kim Cooper

The Scene
Opened in 1923, the Millennium Biltmore is a marble-halled marvel of Spanish-Italianate elegance. Several Academy Awards ceremonies have been held in the hotel, which also served as headquarters for the 1960 Democratic National Convention and 1984 Summer Olympics. Over the years the neighborhood and hotel declined, but restoration during the bicentennial brought the building back to even greater opulence.

The Details
The grand lobby staircase leads to a Spanish-colonial revival balcony from which the Sistine Chapel-inspired painted ceiling can be more closely scrutinized. Decorative columns twined with sculpted grapes and leaves lend an air of exotic fantasy. Most impressive is the Grand Ballroom, inspired by the ruins of Pompeii.

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Insider Tips

The Extras

Traditional afternoon tea--replete with fresh scones and finger sandwiches--is served daily from 2pm to 5pm in the Rendezvous Court Cafe.

Parking

Overnight valet is $30 for guests.

User Reviews for The Biltmore

Citysearch (6), Fodor's (2 ), All (8)

Elegant, a stroll back in history

05/16/2007 Posted by cmay92

We were lucky enough to secure a room at this beautiful hotel at the very last minute. With 17,000 people in town for our convention, we were treated like we were the only ones there. Very courteous staff. The waitstaff at S'meraldi's was very kind and very helpful when we needed a meal quickly to be out to catch a but for a concert. Dining in the lobby area around the very old fountain was nothing short of Hollywood elegance. The room was very adequate, clean, and the bathroom small, but clean as well. We found our room on the 8th floor to be very quiet.

Pros: S'meraldi's waitstaff, a trip back in time, a little bit of Hollywood elegance

Cons: No ramp for luggage up to the elevators

It's a great place . . . unless you stay

11/08/2005 Posted by chardk1

I've always wanted to stay at the Biltmore. Well, now I have, and . . . eh. The public spaces ARE gorgeous -- worthy of a true grand hotel. Sadly, the bars are filled with drunken government hacks and attorneys unwinding after work. Their aging frat-boy antics don't do anything for the place. Alas, going upstairs means peace but not quiet. Our room let in a remarkable amount of street noise (the windows are uh, of classic design -- wood sashes, single pane of glass, poor seal). I liked the decor and the room was spacious and comfortable, but the bathroom was a bit shabby. I ate at Sai Sai and Smeraldi's -- both were perfectly fine. Overall, not a bad place but it's got some rough edges. My advice is -- go there, have a drink, stroll around, stay elsewhere -- and you will maximize your Biltmore experience.

Pros: Great public spaces, Convenient location

Cons: Noisy, Obnoxious locals