The Arizona Biltmore opened in 1929 and has seen many famous visitors and big moments. Here's what to know about the metro Phoenix resort and hotel.

The statues, called "sprites," are replicas of designs at Wright’s Midway Gardens project. They were installed at the Arizona Biltmore in the 1980s.

An 8-year-old boy is dead after a “guardian” statue toppled over and crushed him at the luxurious Arizona Biltmore hotel last week, officials said.

The honorees included Arizona Biltmore − which 10Best recently recognized as one of the best destination resorts − Hotel Valley Ho and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel He was hospitalized after being struck in the head by the concrete structure at the Biltmore resort.

An 8-year-old boy has died after a statue at the Arizona Biltmore hotel fell on him, causing head injuries that he was unable to recover from.

8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel He was hospitalized after being struck in the head by the concrete structure at the Biltmore resort.

8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel He was hospitalized after being struck in the head by the concrete structure at the Biltmore resort.