On this episode, we’re checking into one of the most iconic — and most haunted — hotels in all of Florida: the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.

Built during the Jazz Age boom and infused with the grand vision of city founder George Merrick, the Biltmore was once the crown jewel of South Florida luxury. Celebrities, politicians, gangsters, and socialites all passed under its elegant arches. But behind its glamorous façade lies a history shaped by tragedy, violence, and spirits that, according to many, never left the building.

📌 In This Episode:

• The story of George Merrick and the rise of Coral Gables

• How the Biltmore became a symbol of opulence — and eventually, a hotspot for ghost stories

• The infamous murder said to have sparked one of the Biltmore’s most active hauntings

• Paranormal encounters from guests, staff, and investigators

• Why the hotel is still considered one of Florida’s most haunted landmarks

From spectral figures appearing in locked rooms to phantom footsteps in quiet hallways, the Biltmore’s past lingers in ways that are impossible to ignore.

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🖊️ Written, researched, and produced by Joe Turino

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