There are five reasons to consider the Arizona Biltmore. 1) Designed by Albert Chase McArthur and opened in 1929, this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired resort is a historic landmark. 2) Mission style meets art deco at this Phoenix point of pride. 3) It sits on 39 acres of manicured gardens and lies at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. 4) It boasts eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts and five restaurants. 5) It has a kid's club, covered playground, life-size lawn chess and croquet field. There are five things to bear in mind. 1) The Arizona Biltmore caters to the conference crowd. 2) It's not within walking distance of anywhere. 3) The layout is outdated and the walls are thin. 4) Service is variable and the food is hit or miss. 5) Not all rooms are the same. Family Travel Tips: The Kids Korral program is gear to kids aged 4-12. Activities include swimming, bike rides, tennis, nature walks, arts and crafts, golf and other sports. Weekend programs include dive-in movies and make your own s'mores.