The Biltmore Hotel
George Merrick's Coral Gables hotel opened in January 1926 and was Florida's tallest building until 1928; Johnny Weissmuller taught swimming in its pool. It was a military and veterans' hospital until 1968, then stood empty for years. Today: A hotel again since 1987.
| Dates | Since 1926 |
|---|---|
| Where | Coral Gables |
| Now | A hotel again since 1987 |
Visiting
Open as a hotel in Coral Gables.
Close by
- Venetian Poolstanding, about 12 min on foot
- Coral Gables Merrick Housestanding, about 18 min on foot
- Coconut Grove Playhousegone, about 12 min by car or taxi
- The Barnaclestanding, about 13 min by car or taxi
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, coralgables.com.