# 1 Hotels opens first Texas property with debut of 1 Hotel Austin > 1 Hotel Austin has opened with 252 rooms inside the Waterline development, marking the brand's first property in Texas. - **Section:** New hotels - **Published:** 2026-09-21 - **Publisher:** Voyage (https://thevoyage.gr) - **Type:** our own summary of someone else’s reporting - **Source:** Lodging Magazine — https://lodgingmagazine.com/1-hotels-debuts-in-texas-with-opening-of-1-hotel-austin/ 1 Hotel Austin, the first Texas property from 1 Hotels, has opened within the 74-story Waterline development. The hotel has 252 rooms, including 60 suites, and was developed by Lincoln and Kairoi Residential as part of the mixed-use Waterline project. Architecture is by Kohn Pedersen Fox, with HKS Architects as architect of record, and interiors by Studio MAI in collaboration with the Starwood Hotels design team. 1 Hotels founder and Starwood Hotels chairman Barry Sternlicht said "opening in Austin is a milestone for 1 Hotels," noting the site along Waller Creek and near Lady Bird Lake reflects the brand's focus on connecting nature and urban living. The hotel features three food and beverage venues: Alteño, chef Johnny Curiel's restaurant rooted in Jalisco Highlands flavors; Neighbors Café and Wine Bar at street level; and watr, a rooftop concept that debuted at 1 Hotel South Beach and makes its second appearance in Austin. The property also includes a wellness floor with a fitness center, yoga studio, and Bamford Wellness Spa, along with more than 10,000 square feet of event space on the 14th floor, including a ballroom and boardrooms. ## Related from Voyage - https://thevoyage.gr/en/a/new-hotel-openings-for-september-2026-include-nirema-on-samos --- This summary was written by Voyage based on reporting by Lodging Magazine. The full article is at https://lodgingmagazine.com/1-hotels-debuts-in-texas-with-opening-of-1-hotel-austin/. Canonical URL of this page: https://thevoyage.gr/en/a/1-hotels-opens-first-texas-property-with-debut-of-1-hotel-austin