Fredericksburg, October 26, 2025
News Summary
Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country is set to launch in Fredericksburg, combining a boutique hotel, resort villas, and branded residences on a 106-acre site. Opening in 2027, the culinary program will be led by Chef Dominique Crenn, enhancing the area’s reputation as a culinary destination. The resort will feature luxurious amenities including a spa, fitness center, and multiple dining options, all designed to reflect local culture and landscape.
Fredericksburg
Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country is set to debut in Fredericksburg in 2027, marking the brand’s first hotel in Texas. The project will occupy 106 acres and combines a boutique hotel, multi-room resort villas, and private branded residences on a single property less than one mile from downtown Fredericksburg. The culinary program for the resort will be overseen by Chef Dominique Crenn, a three-Michelin-starred chef known for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, and the property is planned to elevate Fredericksburg’s position as a culinary destination.
Key details at a glance
The development will feature 60 hotel rooms, 37 multi-room resort villas, and 50 private branded residences. The Waldorf Astoria Residences will include single-story estates, villas, and cottage-style homes ranging from three to five bedrooms. There will be 50 private residences positioned along the edge of the property, with views of Baron’s Creek and rolling hills. Owners of the residences will enjoy the same amenities as hotel guests as well as a signature resident experience.
Amenities and facilities
The resort will host an 11,000 square foot spa and fitness center with 10 treatment rooms, sports courts, and two resort-style pools. On-site services and facilities will be available to both hotel guests and residence owners under the planned resident experience. The property will also include five food and beverage concepts, with the Crenn restaurant anchoring the dining identity.
Culinary program
The culinary program will be overseen by Chef Dominique Crenn, who is a three-Michelin-starred chef known for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. Chef Crenn’s restaurant will offer a menu inspired by French techniques, global flavors, and locally sourced ingredients. The dining experience will include premium seafood and meats, showcasing Crenn’s creativity, and will feature a blend of intimate private dining rooms, bars, and terraces overlooking Texas Hill Country. Chef Crenn has been recognized as a Time 100 honoree and has a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in her culinary practices.
Location and access
The property is located less than one mile from downtown Fredericksburg, easily accessible from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Its position along the edge of the site gives the residences views of Baron’s Creek and the surrounding rolling hills. The resort design incorporates Texan elements and aims to reflect the spirit of the Texas Hill Country while combining luxury with local culture.
Design and local context
The design of the resort incorporates Texan elements, executed by several design firms including Studio CABAN and Paul Duesing Partners. The overall plan seeks to create a unique visitor and resident experience rooted in the landscape, local materials, and regional architectural cues.
Market context
Fredericksburg has experienced growth in luxury hospitality recently, including the opening of The Albert Hotel and plans for a Kimpton Hotel in 2027. The collaboration with a high-profile culinary program is intended to further raise Fredericksburg’s profile as a culinary and luxury destination within the region.
FAQ
When will Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country open?
Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country is set to debut in Fredericksburg in 2027, marking the brand’s first hotel in Texas.
How large is the property?
The resort will occupy 106 acres.
What accommodations will be available?
It will feature 60 hotel rooms, 37 multi-room resort villas, and 50 private branded residences.
What types of residences will be offered?
The Waldorf Astoria Residences will include single-story estates, villas, and cottage-style homes ranging from three to five bedrooms.
Where is the property located in relation to downtown?
The property is located less than one mile from downtown Fredericksburg, easily accessible from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
How many private residences are on the site and what do they overlook?
There will be 50 private residences positioned along the edge of the property, with views of Baron’s Creek and rolling hills.
Will residence owners have access to resort amenities?
Owners of the residences will enjoy the same amenities as hotel guests as well as a signature resident experience.
What wellness and recreation facilities will the resort offer?
The resort will host an 11,000 square foot spa and fitness center with 10 treatment rooms, sports courts, and two resort-style pools.
Who is responsible for the resort’s culinary program?
The culinary program will be overseen by Chef Dominique Crenn, who is a three-Michelin-starred chef known for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.
What will Chef Crenn’s restaurant serve?
Chef Crenn’s restaurant will offer a menu inspired by French techniques, global flavors, and locally sourced ingredients.
How many dining concepts will be on the property?
The resort will also include five food and beverage concepts, with the Crenn restaurant anchoring the dining identity.
What recognition does Chef Crenn have?
Chef Crenn has been recognized as a Time 100 honoree and has a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in her culinary practices.
Which design firms are involved?
The design of the resort incorporates Texan elements, executed by several design firms including Studio CABAN and Paul Duesing Partners.
How does this project fit within local hospitality trends?
Fredericksburg has experienced growth in luxury hospitality recently, including the opening of The Albert Hotel and plans for a Kimpton Hotel in 2027.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening | 2027 |
| Location | Less than one mile from downtown Fredericksburg |
| Land area | 106 acres |
| Hotel rooms | 60 hotel rooms |
| Villas | 37 multi-room resort villas |
| Private residences | 50 private branded residences |
| Spa & fitness | 11,000 square foot spa with 10 treatment rooms |
| Dining | Five food and beverage concepts; Chef Dominique Crenn leads culinary program |
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Additional Resources
- Hilton Stories
- PaperCity
- Texas Monthly
- Dallas News
- Wikipedia: Dominique Crenn
- Google Search: Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country
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