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Waldorf Astoria signed for Texas Hill Country

Hilton’s ultra-luxury brand to enter the Lone Star State for the first time in 2027

Last Updated

April 1, 2025

Hilton has revealed a newbuild hotel and residences for its uber-luxury Waldorf Astoria brand in Fredericksburg, Texas – two hours outside of Austin and San Antonio.

Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country and Waldorf Astoria Residences Texas Hill Country will represent the debut of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in the Lone Star State.

Expected to open in 2027 in the heart of Texas Hill Country, the luxury resort will introduce the brand’s elegant service to the emerging destination. The sprawling property will encompass 60 dedicated hotel guest rooms 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.


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“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 & mixed-use development, Hilton.

Located less than one mile from downtown Fredericksburg, Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country will provide a central location for visitors looking to indulge in the beauty of Texas Hill Country—the most popular wine-tasting destination in the state, the second most visited wine country in the United States and home to over 100 wineries.

Nestled against sprawling vineyards and rolling hills with blooming wildflowers and farms, Fredericksburg offers a picturesque setting and idyllic escape 75 miles west of Austin and 65 miles northwest of San Antonio.

Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country will join the brand’s portfolio of more than 30 properties globally with more than 30 in the pipeline. Upcoming opening highlights include Waldorf Astoria New York, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, Waldorf Astoria Osaka and Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch.