Arizona Biltmore Celebrates 83 years
As the McArthur Brothers were preparing for the official Grand Opening of the hotel, they mailed out 600 invitations to potential guests across the country.
They were surprised & shocked when all 600 guests RSVP'd that they would attend ... the reason being, we only had 243 guestrooms at that time!
Their solution was to host a Grand Opening Party and repeat it three days in a row. This photo shows the gentlemen from the Arizona Biltmore Corporation (John Gage & John McAtee Bowman) holding the wooden key and the bouquet of roses that were dropped by the Scenic Airways plane that would fly over the hotel.
The key & roses were dropped down and an employee dressed as a Hopi Runner would retrieve the key & roses and present them to Mr. Charles Hervey, the General Manager. This was the ceremonial opening of the "Jewel of the Desert" and the beginning of a long & storied history.
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Spring time is here in Phoenix and that means the best weather in the nation for golf and outdoor activities. At the Arizona Biltmore, it also means a time of scrumptious events that celebrate Mother's Day, seasonal specialties and of course wine. Listed below are just a few of those culinary opportunities you can find here at the Biltmore.
Mother's Day Events
Since 1929, Arizona Biltmore has served as the matriarch of celebration, and there's no better place to honor Mom than with a stroll in the beautiful gardens and brunch, lunch or dinner with loved ones. To celebrate Mothers everywhere we'll be having a series of delicious Mother's Day brunches and dinners.
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Hollywood & Wine
Since 1929, the stars have relaxed and rejuvenated at Arizona Biltmore. This summer, Hollywood & Wine's three month festival of food, film and fun celebrates From Matinee to Midnight, with marquee musical acts like Clint Black and Gary Sinise, and special room rate packages to put you right in the middle of all the action.
In between and addition to summer sounds, the stage is set for all your senses, with Grand Tastings, wine seminars, pairings and picnics, fireworks and films, and celebrity chefs, plus a full calendar of kid friendly events, including the popular Imagination Emporium. Whether you're seeking fame, or you're just a fan of fun, the spotlight is on Arizona Biltmore!
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Wright's Winemaker Dinners
Celebrate the new Wright's, with eight incredible epicurean evenings. Chic monthly lifestyle events. Bold, inventive, ingredient-centric, four-to-six course menus paired with select California and French wines. Taste the creations of Arizona Biltmore Executive Chef Todd Sicolo and Executive Sous Chef Conor Favre. Speak with the vintners. Experience a Saks Fifth Avenue haute couture fashion and jewelry show. It's all for your re-view.
MAY 3, 2012 -
St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa Sonoma, California
A reception starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. After the dinner, enjoy complimentary Port and cigars. The cost is $95 per person. Tax and 18 percent gratuity will be added.
Reservations are required; please call 602.381.7632
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Frank & Albert's - High Five Happy Hour
Work's over and it's time to get happy. That deserves a “high five.” A High
Five Happy Hour that is! Served daily from 5pm–7pm in Frank & Albert's
bar and outdoor lounge. Enjoy $5 select cocktails, beer & wine and select
appetizers and bar bites including: burgers, meatloaf sliders, loaded
potato skins, and calamari.
High Five Happy Hour is now offered on our outdoor lounge too.
The weather is perfect, the fireplace is on and the cocktails are better
than ever!
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We value our local business clients and would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to your contacts at the hotel.
*Please UPDATE your contact information with our new Waldorf Astoria specific email addresses. We are now using
firstname.lastname@waldorfastoria.com.
Patrick Pilcher, Business Travel Sales Manager
Your contact for all individual business travel needs in the Camelback Corridor, up to 10 rooms.
602-954-2538 • Patrick.Pilcher@waldorfastoria.com
Michelle Roberts, Leisure & Business Travel Sales Manager
Your contact for all individual business travel needs outside of the Camelback Corridor, up to 10 rooms.
602-954-2539 • Michelle.Roberts@waldorfastoria.com
Susan Rubin, Catering Manager
Your contact for events with less than 10 sleeping rooms.
602-954-2549 • Susan.Rubin@waldorfastoria.com
Jodi Thomas, National Sales Manager
Your contact for groups and events of more than 10 sleeping rooms.
602-954-2533 • Jodi.Thomas@waldorfastoria.com
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