Biltmore Hotel

What Biltmore Hotel does

The Biltmore Hotel is a privately operated luxury resort and National Historic Landmark located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables, Florida. Opened on January 15, 1926, and operated under Seaway Hotels Group (chaired by Gene Prescott and his son Tom Prescott) since 1992, the property is owned by the City of Coral Gables (since 1973) and features 271 guest rooms and suites across 15 floors, including Junior, One-Bedroom, Tower, Venetian, Castile, Anastasia, Terrace, Golf, and Presidential suites. The resort generates revenue across nine integrated streams: room accommodations (with seasonal and holiday pricing), nine food and beverage outlets (Fontana Italian, Cascade poolside, Fairways golf-side, Sunday Brunch, Brandi's Bar, The Biltmore Bar, In-Room Dining, Afternoon Tea, Posto DOLCE), a 12,000 sq. ft. spa with treatments priced $159–$740, an 18-hole par-71 Donald Ross championship golf course with Jim McLean Golf School, a 10,000 sq. ft. Technogym fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, the 23,000 sq. ft. landmark pool with private cabanas and daybeds, event and wedding venues, retail boutiques, and a recurring $23 daily resort fee. Distribution is multi-channel: direct booking via the SynXis-powered website and phone reservations, OTAs (Expedia, Booking.com), Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX collection, Preferred Golf, American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, and the I Prefer loyalty program.

The Biltmore's customer base is concentrated in affluent leisure travelers, business and corporate clients, golf enthusiasts, wellness seekers, wedding and celebration couples, and local Coral Gables members. Pricing is bifurcated by summer (May–September) and in-season (October–April) periods, with holiday and weekend surcharges, 20% service charges on F&B and cabanas, and four tiers of pool daybeds/cabanas ranging from $125 to $725 per day. The technology layer is conventional hospitality infrastructure (SynXis booking engine, property management, spa scheduling) rather than proprietary or AI-driven systems. Operational scale is anchored to 501–1,000 employees, a single physical property, and deep recurring revenue from golf and fitness memberships, while the property's 2026 Centennial and 250th Anniversary experience packages, USA TODAY 10BEST nomination, and repeated I Prefer Members Choice Awards indicate an active, premium-positioned demand strategy.

Name

Biltmore Hotel

Legal name

The Biltmore Hotel

Website

https://biltmorehotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Biltmore Hotel is a privately operated 1926 National Historic Landmark luxury resort in Coral Gables, Florida, offering 271 rooms, a Donald Ross golf course, spa, dining, and event venues to affluent leisure, corporate, and wedding clientele under Seaway Hotels Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury resort services
• Historic hotel accommodations
• Fine dining restaurants
• Championship golf course
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from 271 guest rooms and suites including standard rooms, junior suites, one-bedroom suites, tower suites, and presidential suites. Pricing varies by room type, season, and availability.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining outlets including Fontana Restaurant (Italian), Cascade (poolside), Fairways (golf course dining), Sunday Brunch, Brandi's Bar, The Biltmore Bar, In-Room Dining, Afternoon Tea, and Posto DOLCE (grab & go).
3. Spa & Wellness Services: The 12,000 sq. ft. Biltmore Spa offers massage therapies, facials, body treatments, IV therapies, salon services including hair, makeup, and nails. Spa packages and individual services priced from $159-$740.
4. Golf: 18-hole par-71 championship Donald Ross-designed golf course with golf memberships, daily play, and Jim McLean Golf School offering lessons and clinics.
5. Fitness & Club Memberships: The Club fitness membership provides access to state-of-the-art fitness center, group classes (Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp), and special member privileges and savings.
6. Events & Weddings: Historic event venues for weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations, and production/filming. Multiple ballrooms and outdoor spaces available.
7. Pool Cabanas & Daybeds: Rental of private cabanas (Suite and Deluxe sizes) and daybeds at the world-famous 23,000 sq. ft. pool. Seasonal pricing varies.
8. Resort Fee: $23 daily resort fee covering fitness center access, high-speed internet, Press Reader application, and local/long-distance calls.
9. Retail & Boutiques: The Spa Boutique offers skincare products, jewelry, candles, casual apparel. Golf Pro Shop sells equipment and apparel. Gift cards available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Biltmore Hotel is a National Historic Landmark luxury resort in Coral Gables, Florida, that sells 271 guest rooms and suites, nine distinct dining outlets, an 18-hole Donald Ross championship golf course with Jim McLean Golf School, a 12,000 sq. ft. spa, a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and an iconic 23,000 sq. ft. pool with cabanas and daybeds. It also hosts weddings, corporate events, meetings, and celebrations across multiple ballrooms and outdoor venues, complemented by fitness and golf club memberships and a spa boutique.

Product overview

The Biltmore Hotel is a historic National Historic Landmark luxury resort offering an integrated portfolio of hospitality services. The property features 271 guest rooms and suites (including Presidential Suites), complemented by nine distinctive dining venues (Fontana Restaurant, Cascade, Fairways, Sunday Brunch, Brandi's, The Biltmore Bar, In-Room Dining, Afternoon Tea, and Posto DOLCE). Recreational amenities include an 18-hole Donald Ross championship golf course with Jim McLean Golf School, the 12,000 sq. ft. Biltmore Spa, Fitness Center with Technogym equipment and group classes, tennis and pickleball facilities, and the world-famous 23,000 sq. ft. pool with private cabanas. The resort also offers club membership programs and comprehensive event/wedding venues. All services are unified under the historic Mediterranean architecture and the hotel's centennial legacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accommodations (Rooms) Elegant guest rooms at the Coral Gables luxury resort featuring designer touches, open-air balconies, and European bedding with 340-thread-count Egyptian cotton duvet covers, targeted at leisure and business travelers.
• Suites Spacious suite accommodations including Junior, Venetian, Castile, One-Bedroom, Tower, Anastasia, Terrace, and Golf Suites with separate living areas, luxury amenities, and views of the pool, golf course, or city, targeted at leisure and business travelers seeking upscale stays.
• Presidential Suites Premium presidential-level accommodations including the Merrick Presidential Suite (3 bedrooms with private elevator) and Everglades Presidential Suite (two-story with hand-painted Everglades ceilings and 360-degree panoramic views), targeted at high-end leisure and corporate guests.
• Fontana Restaurant Italian-inspired fine dining restaurant set in a lush landscaped courtyard surrounding a notable fountain, featuring an exceptional wine list and romantic European ambiance, open to hotel guests, local diners, and private events.
• Cascade Poolside outdoor dining tucked under a cascading 24-foot waterfall alongside the Biltmore pool, offering casual seasonal fare and cocktails for hotel guests and pool visitors.
• Fairways Restaurant Upscale contemporary American cuisine restaurant overlooking the Donald Ross championship golf course, offering indoor and outdoor seating with views of the iconic banyan tree, open to hotel guests, golfers, and local diners.
• Sunday Brunch Internationally acclaimed lavish brunch buffet featuring Caviar Bar, Seafood, Sushi, Dessert stations, Carving and Breakfast stations, and bottomless bubbly, available to hotel guests and local diners.
• Brandi's Bar & Lounge Intimate bar and lounge offering craft cocktails and gourmet small plates in a discreet ambiance adjacent to Fontana in the lower lobby, serving hotel guests and local patrons.
• The Biltmore Bar Sophisticated wood-paneled cocktail lounge featuring premium and vintage liquors, wines, and bottled/draft beer with live music Thursday through Saturday, available to hotel guests and local patrons.
• In-Room Dining Private in-room dining offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine, and specialty cocktails delivered to guest rooms, available exclusively to hotel guests.
• Afternoon Tea Classic English afternoon tea service in the grand lobby featuring over 15 exquisite teas, a 3-tiered tray of scones and savories, accompanied by a harpist, available to hotel guests and local patrons.
• Posto DOLCE Grab-and-go gourmet cafe in the lower lobby offering coffees, juices, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, gelato, and decadent desserts for hotel guests and walk-in customers.
• Biltmore Golf Course 18-hole, par-71 championship course originally designed in 1925 by Donald Ross and updated for the modern game, home to the Jim McLean Golf School, open to hotel guests, members, and daily-fee golfers.
• The Biltmore Spa 12,000 sq. ft. spa offering eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, Himalayan salt saunas, massage therapies, facials, IV therapies, and personalized wellness experiences, with treatments priced from $159 to $740, serving hotel guests, members, and local spa clients.
• The Salon at The Biltmore Full-service salon offering hair, makeup, nail services, and cosmetic treatments for men and women, serving hotel guests, wedding and event parties, and local salon clients.
• Fitness Center 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring Technogym cardio equipment, strength training, group classes (Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp, Zumba), Reformer Pilates studio, and aqua fitness, available to hotel guests and fitness members.
• Tennis & Pickleball William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center featuring eight lighted tennis courts and six pickleball courts, available to members and hotel guests day or night.
• The Biltmore Pool World-famous approximately 23,000 sq. ft. pool holding 600,000 gallons of water, one of the largest hotel pools in the continental U.S., with private Suite and Deluxe cabanas and daybeds available for daily rental.
• Club Membership Exclusive fitness and golf membership programs offering recurring access to the resort's amenities, special savings at restaurants, spa, and hotel stays, and access to member events such as the Thursday 5pm–6:30pm happy hour, available to local Coral Gables and Miami-area residents.
• The Spa Boutique Retail boutique offering skincare products, jewelry from local designers, healing crystals, candles, casual apparel, Babor Beauty Bar, and Kerastase hair care products, serving hotel guests and walk-in shoppers.
• Events & Weddings Event venue services for weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations, and production/filming, set amidst Mediterranean architecture and lush tropical gardens with multiple ballrooms and outdoor spaces, marketed to engaged couples, corporate planners, and event organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the largest hotel pools in the continental United States (23,000 sq. ft.)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Majestic LimousinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted partner for private transportation needs. Provides luxury sedan to stretch limo fleet for airport transfers and special occasion transportation (weddings, concerts, sporting events). Arranged through hotel concierge.
• SIXT Car RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended car rental partner for guests preferring independent exploration of Coral Gables and Miami. Contact through concierge or direct booking.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts (LVX Collection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContributing member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX (Lifestyle, Experience, Wellness) collection, a global portfolio of independent luxury hotels. Provides global distribution, reservations infrastructure, and I Prefer loyalty program access.
• Preferred GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred Golf membership provides access to golf enthusiasts through affiliated golf courses and resorts network. Biltmore Golf Course featured as part of this premium golf collection.
• American Express Fine Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured property in American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program, providing access to Amex card members seeking luxury accommodations with exclusive benefits and upgrades.
• I Prefer Loyalty ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe I Prefer loyalty program administered by Preferred Hotels & Resorts provides points-eligible stays, exclusive member pricing, and recognition. Biltmore participates as both earner and redemption property.
• Les Clefs d'OrminorOthersThe hotel employs Les Clefs d'Or concierges, an elite international concierge association known for exceptional service standards. Provides insider knowledge and access to experiences beyond typical hotel services.
• GableStage at Wolfson Family TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site theater company offering live theatrical performances. Located within the hotel property, providing guests access to cultural performances and enriching the hotel's entertainment offerings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Boca Raton: Iconic Florida luxury resort with multiple hotel buildings, golf, spa, dining, and a recently completed $200M+ redevelopment. Strongly comparable as a historic, multi-amenity luxury resort serving similar affluent leisure, wedding, and corporate segments.
• The Breakers Palm Beach: Historic Florida luxury resort with comparable heritage positioning, multiple dining outlets, spa, golf, and a member/club structure. Like Biltmore, it operates a single landmark asset with diversified amenities and high F&B/event mix.
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach: Iconic Miami luxury resort with comparable scale, multiple restaurants, large pool, spa, event venues, and celebrity/royalty heritage narrative. Competes directly for the same Miami luxury leisure and corporate group demand.
• The Cloister at Sea Island: Historic luxury resort with golf, spa, multiple dining venues, and a similar heritage-led, amenity-rich, single-property operating model. Comparable as a benchmark Southern U.S. legacy luxury destination.
• The Setai, Miami Beach: Boutique-style luxury resort in Miami Beach competing in the same affluent leisure and corporate market as Biltmore, with comparable premium ADR, dining, spa, and event positioning.
• Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Luxury oceanfront hotel in Miami Beach with strong cultural programming, multiple restaurants, spa, and theatrical entertainment (Faena Forum) — a direct competitor for art- and culture-driven affluent travelers and event business.
• Acqualina Resort & Residences: Family-owned luxury oceanfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach with comparable amenities (spa, dining, cabanas, events) and similar independent, high-touch service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Chain-affiliated luxury resort in Miami Beach competing for the same high-end leisure and group business as Biltmore, with the added firepower of Marriott Bonvoy distribution and loyalty.
• Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Downtown Miami luxury chain property with comparable rooms, spa, dining, and corporate group book. Represents the chain-scale competitor that benefits from centralized loyalty and marketing spend.
• Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Chain-affiliated luxury waterfront hotel in Brickell with comparable spa, dining, and corporate catering. Competes in the Miami luxury market with global brand backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BiltmoreHotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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