Dining and Activities

Phoenix is known for its year-round sun, desert beauty, world-class resorts and golf. As the fifth-largest city in the U.S., it also offers sophisticated urbanscapes, southwest culture and lots of outdoor adventure.  We hope you enjoy the meeting and experience the city!

Shopping and Restaurants Near the Arizona Biltmore Resort

Biltmore Fashion Park

2502 E Camelback Rd #180a, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Biltmore Fashion Park is an outdoor fashion specialty center known as the "crown jewel" due to its regal history and unmatched ambiance. Its lush gardens and relaxing fountains surround 60+ specialty shops and restaurants, including Anthropologie, Saks Fifth Avenue, lululemon, Ralph Lauren, J.Crew and more. Shoppers can enjoy dining options such as Ambrogio15, The Capital Grille, True Food Kitchen and Blanco Cocina + Cantina. Biltmore is home to a Diamond-Level Life Time Athletica, providing multi-boutique programming in a resort-like atmosphere with a rooftop beach club offering stunning views of the Camelback Mountains.


 Onsite Dining at Arizona Biltmore Hotel:

The Arizona Biltmore presents a diverse array of dining options ranging from casual cool to sophisticated chic. The one thing they all have in common is the pure enjoyment of eating great food.  https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/dining/


Arizona Biltmore concierge can assist you with planning your excursions during your stay.  

Explore Phoenix and the rugged landscape of Arizona, where the sky is bigger, the stars are brighter and the sunsets stop you in your tracks. From private hot air balloon tours that take you soaring above the Sonoran Desert to behind-the-scenes tours at the famed Taliesin West, you’re sure to leave with memories that will live on long after your vacation has come to an end.  Visit https://www.arizonabiltmore.com/to-do/explore-nearby/ for details.

Inquire with concierge at 602-955-6600 (EXT. 7000) to assist with planning your experience.

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Complimentary Shuttle to all HFES Attendees

A complimentary shuttle will be available to all HFES conference attendees at the Arizona Biltmore hotel to the Biltmore Fashion Park.  This will be on a continuous loop, every 15 minutes, from Monday, September 9 to Thursday, September 12, during 11:00am to 2:00pm MT & 5:00pm to 9:00pm MT.  The pick-up and drop off location at the hotel will be along the Front drive in front of the conference center, near room Rimrock.

Bus location is the Biltmore Fashion Park (see highlighted area in map below) - in the parking lot area at True Foods Kitchen, which is the front area of the mall along Camelback Road.