The First Waldorf Astoria In Texas Slated To Open In Its Wine Country

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A Waldorf Astoria is coming to the Lone Star State, and what’s more, it’s coming to a surprising destination: Texas wine country.

Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country is backed by a trio of power players, who, together have created a partnership in Wine Country Hospitality Partners LLC. Those gentlemen are Mark Harmon, the founder of Auberge Resorts Collection, who’s also the Chairman of Private Label Collection, and owner/operator of Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley; Robert Radovan, the founding partner of Criswell Radovan, a luxury hospitality development company with award-winning projects including Calistoga Ranch in Napa Valley and Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Dublin; and Tim Sparapani, Sparapani is a skilled advisor, lawyer and investor specializing in startups with previous experience as the co-founder of Blue Run Spirits, Director of Public Policy at Facebook, and member of the Board of Directors for Coors Spirits Co.

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The property, which is expected to open in 2027 in the heart of Texas Hill Country, will introduce the brand to the emerging Fredericksburg destination just under two hours outside of Austin and San Antonio. Managed by Hilton, 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. The resort will also include five food and beverage concepts, an 11,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, two resort-style pools and more. 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.

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Designed in collaboration between Studio CABAN, FAB Studio, TIPLER Group, Studio Outside and Paul Duesing Partners, the resort will stand as a refined haven for all visitors set against the backdrop of the breathtaking countryside. Accommodations will feature authentically Texan design elements with sprawling views of the surrounding Hill Country and multi-room resort villas catering to individual residents and available for guest rentals, with private plunge pools, outdoor courtyards and specialty programming. There will also be five food and beverage experiences including an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, bar and lounge, pool bar and convenient grab-and-go juice bar. For wellness enthusiasts, the resort will boast more than 11,000 square feet of spa and fitness facilities, including ten treatment rooms and sports courts. Guests can also indulge in two pools while younger travelers can enjoy a day at the Kids Club.