Last weekend I went to the Biltmore to check out the pool in order to do a little bit of resort pool crashing. (shhhhh) Let's just say I was not disappointed. The water slide is fun. You exit underneath a beautiful waterfall. Pretty cool, even for big kids.
I was disappointed in the poolside menu. The portions are gigantic and over priced (higher than any resort at which I have had the fortune to crash)- way, way, way too big for somebody like me who just wants a quick bite to eat. Who wants to stuff themself when they're in public in their bathing suit (teeny bikini)? And there's no point asking for a to-go box because the leftovers would spoil in the sun and heat. So I ordered a "cooked poolside" taco for $5 and a fruit bowl for $5 (reasonably priced). I was stuffed after that.
I talked with a lady who said the room rates are great, but then they add on a $25 parking fee and many other fees. Plus she said you have to walk far from your room to get to the pool.
All in all, it was a beautiful day and I'll be back. (shhhhh)
UPDATE: 6/30/2013
I went back with a friend today. It was really hot out so there were pitchers of ice water available all day. Great idea and thank you! The tacos kiosk was moved to a shady area, but that pool guy must have roasted while serving us! I saw the front of the hotel for the first time today. It looks like a prison built over 50 years ago.