THE BILTMORE BALLROOMS
Built to Perfection During a More Elegant Era

The Atlanta Biltmore opened in 1924 as the result of a partnership between Atlantan William Candler, a member of the founding family of The Coca-Cola Company, and John McEntee Bowman, a New York hotel mogul. The Biltmore was the South’s supreme hotel, the focal point of social life in Atlanta for almost sixty years. It was known nationwide for its pure Georgian architecture, a style that is “characteristic of the feelings and traditions of the South.” The hotel served as the gathering place for Atlanta’s residents attending events from society galas, wedding receptions and society teas, to civic meetings and local political fundraisers.

By the early 1960’s, the neighborhood around The Biltmore began to decline. This decade also brought The Biltmore competition from Atlanta’s modern downtown hotels. The Atlanta Biltmore finally closed its doors in 1982.

After more than 18 years of being shuttered, the Biltmore reopened in the fall of 1998. The renovation was the work of the Novare Group, a successful local real estate investment company. This renovation turned the upper floors of the former hotel into Class A office space. The renovation also included the Biltmore’s twin jewels—two Grand Ballrooms and their adjacent prefunction spaces, representing over 21,000 square feet of special event space. This part of the project was completed in April 1999, and restored the space to its original 1920’s Georgian splendor. With their high ceilings, crystal chandeliers and arched windows with empire style furnishings, the Ballrooms were designed with classical elegance of European Ballrooms in mind and provide an unparalleled event venue. The Biltmore can accommodate 350 seated guests and 1,500 standing.

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