Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore

“Event planning: Embassy Suites Biltmore - Unique venue - Attentive help throughout”

Given my experience, the Embassy Suites Biltmore is an excellent choice for a special event. Unique qualifications: For larger gatherings, people tend to want to congregate in the lobby or lobby bar area. While many hotels certainly have nice lobby areas, it is hard to top the atrium. They call … more

Given my experience, the Embassy Suites Biltmore is an excellent choice for a special event. Unique qualifications: For larger gatherings, people tend to want to congregate in the lobby or lobby bar area. While many hotels certainly have nice lobby areas, it is hard to top the atrium. They call it a tropical atrium, and with its high ceiling and pond, it creates a great ambiance. There are several “round tables” that allow several guests to sit together. Abby, the Catering and Events Manager, was terrific. From first contact, she had the answers and offered the right guidance at key junctures. Leslie made sure the booking block was easily accessible for our group. We used the Camelback Room. Large, versatile and it backs right up to the pool area. Terrific setting. On the day of the event, and even the day before, Gloria, banquet director, made herself available for questions and met to help plan, “We could do this a few different ways. We can have the food / bar here, or split them, or there, etc.” She was genuinely interested in creating a good result, and was very warm and helpful. When the hot and cold hors’ devours were set to serve, they were beautifully presented. We had many out of town visitors. The hotel is in a great, central location – Ubers / Lyfts are reasonable in Phoenix, and the hotel is a generally a short trip to the airport, but do be mindful of rush hour traffic when planning. Old Town Scottsdale is 6 miles away, or about a 15 minute Uber. Some of our group enjoyed that side trip. Isaac, Isaiah and Lupita, also worked hard. I received help with I.T. – laptop to projector, a wireless microphone display tables, and they allowed us to bring in an outside cello and electric piano, and helped us with positioning. Embassy Suites Biltmore were patient with all my questions, and made every step a smooth part of a memorable experience. It was pleasing to receive notes from attendees afterwards to compliment me on how well done the event was.

less