Hospitality company Hilton has entered a branding and management agreement with Wine Country Hospitality Partners for the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country and Waldorf Astoria Residences Texas Hill Country.
Marking the brand’s introduction to Texas, US, the property will be situated within two hours of both Austin and San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country, renowned for its wine tourism.
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Slated to open in 2027, the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country will offer 60 dedicated guest rooms and suites, alongside 37 branded multi-bedroom resort villas, which can be converted into 74 additional keys through a hotel rental programme.
The development aims to deliver a range of amenities, including an 11,000ft² spa and fitness centre, five food and beverage options, and two resort-style pools.
The resort will also offer around 6,000ft² of indoor meeting space, which encompasses a 4,000ft² event barn.
Hilton luxury and mixed-use development vice president Amy King said: “Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country’s signing marks a monumental milestone for Hilton and is integral to both our growth in the state, which represents Hilton’s largest hotel portfolio in the US, and Hilton luxury brands portfolio expansion across the Americas.
“Conrad Hilton’s legacy in the hotel business began in Texas more than 105 years ago, and working alongside incredible owners, we’re proud to deliver on Conrad’s vision as we introduce our distinguished luxury hotel and residential portfolio in the destination.”
The resort’s design is a collaborative effort between several architectural and interior design companies such as FAB Studio and Paul Duesing Partners to offer accommodations that incorporate regional design elements and views of the Hill Country.
The resort will feature 87 Waldorf Astoria Residences, including single-storey estates, villas, and cottage-style Sunday homes accommodating three to five bedrooms.
Of these, 50 private residences will take place along the corner of the 106-acre property, marking the first Waldorf Astoria Residences in Texas.
Hilton’s luxury hotel and resort brand has more than 30 properties worldwide, with over 30 in the pipeline.
The company currently operates nearly 600 properties in Texas, with nearly 240 hotels in various stages of development.
This announcement follows Hilton’s opening of the Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay in Doha, Qatar, in January 2024.
