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| - What brings me to the Biltmore once a year is the "Hell City" tattoo expo. So if your visiting on that particular weekend, be prepared for some low brow meets high brow juxtapositions. I chuckle a little at the sight of the yuppie golfers and high maintenance housewives being outnumbered by the extreme body modification crowd. Like Jorge Casulties' mohawk, the grounds are immaculately maintained, and taking in the architecture is an experience in itself. I had fun discovering the plethora of fruit trees around campus. Unfortunately, the oranges were inedible, but look around and you'll find kumquats, limes, and pomegranate. But you probably aren't going to the Biltmore for it's foraging opportunities. The restaurant also has delicious offerings, but you will pay an average of $35 for an entree. All of the staff from landscapers to servers to desk reception do a great job of appearing happy and friendly, and that helps us to feel that all is right in the world during our stay. The rooms are spacious and clean, but the fixtures might show minor signs of their age. The fridge is stocked with goods priced four times over their market value. Throw them in a drawer, and use the refrigerator for the drinks and snacks you thought to buy ahead on your way in.
What I don't like about staying here is that the campus is so secluded from town. It is a 2 mile walk to outside restaurants and stores. But if you aren't wearing bottom beaded moccasins, stroll south to East Camelback road, and you will find a variety of eateries to suit anyone's taste. On the east side of the campus, there is a pedestrian / bike trail that takes you halfway there. I personally enjoyed Revo Burrito and True Food's fresh juices and their gluten free conscious menu. Neither place delivered, but they should consider doing so.
Also, you may want to know that you can navigate a bus ride from the airport for $6 or less. A cab will cost $40 - $60. Consult www.valleymetro.org to plan your route, and be prepared to walk about a mile from the stop to the reception desk. Once there, you can rent a bike at the Biltmore, but it will cost $15 per hour or $50 per day.
One of my colleagues inquired how much a massage at the spa would be. Upon hearing the price, he replied, "Thank you, I'll massage myself!" We laughed.
As you may have suspected, my normal state of being is in jeans, T shirt and a pony tail. I bought a colorful maxidress and had my hair done did, and It felt right for my weekend stay at the Biltmore. I didn't look like the glamour models on the website, but, heck, not too many people do. If you are there for the tattoo expo, say hi to the crazy lady picking the kumquats in the morning (that's me)!
Lastly, the pillows get 5 stars. I wanted to steal one, but I didn't... because I have class.
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