The Arizona Biltmore Spa has a very nicely manicured grounds and nice staff. However, looking at the prices, I somehow expected more. We stayed first in a room with a "Mtn View", unfortunately the noise of the unloading trucks, the garbage bins back behind the buildings, did not make this in my opinion a very desirable room. We opted for a change to the Paradise Wing overlooking the pool and they were able to accomodate. The "pool exposure" isn't entirely the greatest because we were a bit toward the rear. I am not a golfer so this resort did not have much appeal in that respect, but they do have a shuttle to the fashion mall. The assorted cafe's on the grounds are very overpriced as are the shops. In excess of $2.50 for a diet coke, not to mention mixed drink prices. Interestingly enough they had a nice lobby table set up with wine glasses, etc... appearred like an evening welcoming reception like they had at Sanctuary (in Arizona) but our hands were quickly slapped away as this was for "wine dinner" participants only. Very sad, then at least I might rope off the area or put out a sign! I think if you do a golf package you might be happier, again, I am not a golfer. My spa trip was average, my wife had the Lemongrass Thai Bamboo body scrub and she really enjoyed it. I think we will try the Phoenician the next time or back to the Sanctuary on Camelback.
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