Hilton has signed a branding and management agreement with Wine Country Hospitality Partners LLC for the new-build Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country and Waldorf Astoria Residences Texas Hill Country, marking the debut of the luxury brand in the Lone Star State.

Expected to open in 2027, the resort will introduce the brand to the emerging Fredericksburg destination, which is just under two hours outside of Austin and San Antonio. Managed by Hilton, it will encompass 60 dedicated hotel guestrooms and suites, 37 branded multi-bedroom resort villas eligible to participate in a hotel rental program as 74 additional keys, and 50 branded private residences.

Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country will also offer:

• five food and beverage concepts, including an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, bar and lounge, pool bar and grab-and-go juice bar;
• an 11,000-square-foot spa and fitness center with ten treatment rooms and sports courts;
• two pools;
• and approximately 6,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including a 4,000-square-foot event barn and more.

“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 U.S., and Hilton luxury brands portfolio expansion across the Americas,” said Amy King, vice-president, Luxury and Mixed-Use Development, Hilton. “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.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve always looked to create destinations with a true sense of place that invite in new and tenured patrons to experience it through a new lens,” said Mark Harmon, developer, Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country. “With Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country, we’re drawing upon the unique architecture and history of Fredericksburg to create a new experience that opens this budding wine destination to travelers and future residents – drawing a spotlight to the area as a whole and all that makes it unique.”

Studio CABAN, FAB Studio, TIPLER Group, Studio Outside and Paul Duesing Partners will collaborate on the design of the property.