Resorts & Great Hotels Media Kit 2009

property profile production F LO R I DA H AWA I I Biltmore Hotel The Royal Hawaiian M I A M I , F LO R I DA W W W. R E S O R T S A N D G R E AT H O T E L S . C O M / B I LT M O R E H O N O LU LU, H AWA I I W W W. R E S O R T S A N D G R E AT H O T E L S . C O M / R O YA L - H A W A I I A N R �� Miami while offering serenity and sophistication, the Biltmore is a 150-acre private and protected Mediterranean-style resort. As the only luxury golf and spa resort in Miami, the Biltmore offers the best of all worlds — art, fashion, food, history and tranquility. A place of elegance, beauty and calm, the Biltmore features grand hotel rooms and suites, highly acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center, and separate state-of-the-art conference facilities. The Biltmore’s relatively small number of guest rooms and suites — 275, including 133 suites — gives the resort an appealing intimacy. All accommodations feature the latest technology services and look out on the city skyline, pool or golf course. The richly appointed rooms feature European feather bedding topped with 340-thread-count Egyptian cotton duvet covers. Guests lounge in Frette robes and dry off with plush Bamboo Orchid towels. Custom-designed furniture and comfortable sitting areas with Jerusalem stone tile flooring make the rooms a place you never want to leave. This splendor is delivered with personality. The 700,000-gallon Biltmore Pool was once a venue for high-dive competitions, beauty pageants and aquatic shows by superstars like Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller. Today, it’s a stylish setting for relaxing and dining, with private poolside cabana suites hidden amid the palms, bougainvillea and hibiscus. Surrounding the hotel is the Biltmore Golf Course, which was designed by Donald Ross in 1925 and recently restored. The 6,800-yard, par-71 championship course includes a full practice facility and pro shop, private instruction and Total Performance at the Biltmore, a comprehensive swing analysis program. The golf facility features one of the largest driving/ practice areas in the Southeast and the 19th Hole, a fully equipped clubhouse restaurant and bar. Guests can also work out at the 10,000-square-foot fitness center and choose from more than 100 exercise classes per week. And to pamper guests, the Biltmore Spa offers an array of treatments that sound good enough to consume (think caviar facials and Chardonnay scrubs). The Cellar Club Bar at the Biltmore is one of Miami’s premier wine societies. The only venue in Miami with 100 wines by the glass, the club also boasts a full selection of premium spirits and signature cocktails. An exclusive enclave with plush, dark-paneled interior, relaxed lighting and an intimate clublike setting, this is the hottest place in town to chill out. French cuisine and extraordinary wines take center stage at the property’s award-winning Palme d’Or, recognized by Zagat as one of the best French restaurants in the country. Chef de cuisine Philippe Ruiz, along with maitre d’ and head sommelier Sebastien Verrier, deliver delectable dishes paired with exceptional service in a sophisticated, T �� T�� R�� H�� in 1927 ushered in a new era of luxurious resort travel to Hawaii. Set on ten acres of prime Waikiki beachfront, the six-story, Spanish- Moorish style hotel is one of the world’s grandest hotels. Each of the 528 rooms and suites effortlessly interweaves modern comfort, indigenous accents and refined luxury. In the stately Historic Wing, fresh and elegant guest rooms are furnished with custom dark wood, crisp white bedding, and a warm paint palette accented by bold colors. In the Royal Beach Tower each room provides an intimate lanai for a private view of the breathtaking beach. A stay at The Royal Hawaiian is enhanced by the available services and amenities — the swimming pool surrounded by private cabanas, beach activities desk, fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, and the Abhasa Waikiki Spa utilizing Hawaii’s natural healing environment to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. The celebrated Mai Tai Bar sets the stage for world-class romance and elegant relaxation, while the most coveted spot on Waikiki lies within the billowing sanctuary of the private beachfront cabanas of the Royal Beach Club with a breathtaking panorama of Diamond Head and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The Surf Lanai is a chic poolside enclave offering al fresco dining by the serene freshwater pool, and unrivaled epicurean experiences are available at The Royal Hawaiian’s Azure oceanside restaurant. And now, the iconic Royal Hawaiian has begun a transformation of unprecedented scale. As a member of Starwood Hotel and Resorts’ elite Luxury Collection, the hotel will reopen its doors to the world’s most discerning modern travelers, who not only expect sensual luxuries, but truly extraordinary experiences. Resort Facts Location Four miles south of Miami International Airport, in Coral Gables, a community within Miami, Florida Meeting space Accommodations Rates $450-$550/night 86,000 square feet of indoor Golf course, pool with private and outdoor function space in cabana suites, 10 tennis courts, spa, adjacent Conference Center of the fitness center Americas on the property Dining Amenities Resort Facts Location Honolulu, Hawaii Rates $560-$960 Amenities 2 restaurants and 2 lounges 276 guest rooms and suites Reservations Accommodations 529 rooms and suites Reservations 866-500-8313 Contact info 305-445-8066; in the U.S. and Canada 800-915-1926; fax 305-913-3158 Four restaurants, three lounges www.royal-hawaiian.com Contact info www.biltmorehotel.com Meeting Space Over 16,000 square feet indoors 84 R E S O R T S A N D G R E AT H O T E L S . C O M R E S O R T S A N D G R E AT H O T E L S . C O M 85 Biltmore Coral Gables.indd 84 2-Page Spread, includes up to 425 words of copy and up to 6 photographs 9/10/08 1:31:40 PM Biltmore Coral Gables.indd 85 106 9/10/08 1:31:46 PM Royal Hawaiian.indd 106 Full Page, includes 265 words of copy and up to 4 photographs R E S O R T S A N D G R E AT H O T E L S . C O M 9/10/08 1:39:37 PM Required Materials For the Text: Send a complete press kit, including all of the following: brochures, history of property, rate sheet, fact sheet and list of amenities, recent magazine and/or newspaper articles, press releases, locator map, and information on local attractions. Images: 2-Page Spread - supply eight high-quality images. Full-Page - Supply four high-quality images. Custom cover or reprint supply two “signature” shots in vertical format. Provide descriptions for caption-writing purposes. Submission Formats Digital images may be submitted on CD or DVD to the address at bottom left or via our ftp site. 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