11/08/2026
While in Phoenix Arizona we stayed in Arizona Biltmore which is a beautiful place designed by lead architect Albert Chase McArthur. Many would have guessed it’s the work of Frank Lloyd Wright as his architectural language is everywhere.
Albert had apprenticed under Frank and Frank Lloyd Wright sold him the rights to use his famous block print for the structure. So he was kind of involved, just not the lead architect.
The whole place is spread out with multiple buildings and pools as the now hotel (it wasn’t always a hotel) has expanded with more buildings but using the same block print form to make them. Yes they still have the moulds.
I would say this is probably my favorite hotel to date. Walking between buildings, pools and event spaces through shallows stairs, structures and pathways. The lighting especially at night, emphasizes the texture of the walls.
If you ever get a chance to stay here, I recommend you sign up for the architectural history tour of the place. You will hear all about the speak easy and how this building came about.
