The Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara has been the weekend get-away choice for Hollywood celebs for decades. As I sat in the lobby lounge, sipping my champagne, I watched couples dance and laugh and unwind. It was really a beautiful picture of guests enjoying the lounge of a hotel as if it were their own home, not just using the hotel as a place to put their bags and sleep while they did other things. It is a destination in itself. So many times I hear people say of Four Seasons that they don’t really have a true sense of place. I absolutely disagree across the board, but especially with The Biltmore. The old Spanish colonial style is uniquely Southern California late 19th century and every corner of the estate evokes warmth that could not be found elsewhere. While there is Spanish architecture elsewhere, there is only one Biltmore. Ty Warner owns the resort and is passionately committed to its history and preservation.
One of the significant points to the resort is The Coral Casino. Ty Warner also owns this ultra exclusive a
nd iconic private club and it is available to guests of the hotel to use. The swimming pool is 60' wide and 167' long. It was said to be California's largest outdoor pool and was originally built with a 30' high dive. The size of the pool is just 1 foot longer than a standard olympic sized pool so that there would never be the possibility of hosting any sporting events at the club. The club has private cabanas and the Four Seasons has 2 designated for the exclusive use of hotel guests. There is also a fantastic restaurant and a fitness club. The Biltmore could be a great choice for a couples weekend away or for a full week family holiday. It is funny, sometimes you just really feel an emotional attachment to a hotel. OK, maybe that is just me, but I do! I love this place!
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