Play Ball.....

Today is the official start of Spring Training baseball here in Arizona.... it's sunny & 82 degrees. What could be better?

We welcome so many guests each year to the Biltmore who come to town for spring training - it's a tradition that has been going strong for over 50 years. Long before the Cactus League had roots in Arizona, our former owner, William Wrigley, Jr. was bringing his beloved Cubs to the Arizona Biltmore. (see photo to the right) They would stop over here on their way to Catalina Island where they would practice.

For current schedules & information, please visit http://www.cactusleague.com/

If you'd like to make a reservation to visit us during spring training, there's still time! Check out our Cactus League special: http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/Specials/Specials.aspx

Happy Birthday to us....

Today marks the official 80th Anniversary of the Arizona Biltmore! We are planning events all year long so follow us to be the first to get updates!

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Arizona Biltmore's own Discover Club sends e-newsletters to subscribers each month with exclusive deals & events (they're good deals too!) . You can sign up at: www.arizonabiltmore.com/discover

We hope to hear from you soon!

Biltmore Photos & Memories....

If you have any photos or memories of the Arizona Biltmore over the last 80 years, this is the place to share them! Feel free to post photos or comments below.....

We are always looking for more information to add to our archives as well. Especially interesting would be photos of the Grand Opening celebration that spanned February 23 - 25, 1929.

Questions? You can reach Becky (resort historian & blogger) by email: beckyb@arizonabiltmore.com

Just a few of our favorite photos......

We're getting the cake & champagne ready!

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating our 75th Anniversary.... February 23rd will mark the 80th, but we aren't just celebrating that day. We will celebrate the entire year of 2009 with activities and events.

New historical displays will be added throughout the hotel. These displays contain some items never before seen by the public!

We aren't just focused on our history, we are looking towards the future. Coming soon will be the introduction of our new Concierge wing featuring Club Level guest rooms, the resort's most enhanced and luxurious accommodations. We'll also be opening our newly built Biltmore Grill - scheduled for early summer.

All of our Arizona Biltmore 80th Anniversary related events will be updated here on our blog and also on our dedicated webpage www.arizonabiltmore.com/80th

We hope to see you soon!