In Development

Austin continues to affirm its reputation as a leading leisure, meeting and convention destination with exciting hotel and entertainment developments.

Hotel Growth by the Numbers:

Current Supply (as of October 2024)

  • 15,000 rooms downtown
  • 50,000 rooms citywide

Supply Growth (2015-2023)

  • Downtown: +72%
  • Austin Market: +43%

By end of 2024 (hotels currently under construction)

  • 15,705 rooms downtown
  • 50,591 rooms citywide 

Future Hotel Openings

1 Hotel
98 Red River St.
Opening 2026
Austin’s tallest building, which is also billed as potentially the tallest tower in Texas, is under construction in the Rainey Street district, where Waller Creek meets Lady Bird Lake. The 74-story building will feature 1 Hotel Austin as a tenant. The luxury brand will offer 251 guest rooms in the mixed-use development, which also will include office space and apartments.

Hotel Trinity
Opening 2026
White Lodging will break ground on its newest property in Austin, Hotel Trinity, in the fall of 2024. Located at Trinity and Fifth Street in Downtown Austin, this 13-floor, 258-room hotel will feature a private rooftop pool, fitness center, social club, ground-floor restaurant, and 6,000 square feet of meeting space.

Graduate Austin
1800 Guadalupe St
Opening 2027
Graduate Hotels, a boutique hotel collection located in dynamic university cities across the U.S., is set to open an Austin location. Located blocks from The University of Texas campus, the mixed-use property will include 194 guest rooms, meeting and event space, a ground-floor cafe and a rooftop deck in addition to residential and retail space.

Additional 2024 Austin Hotel Openings:

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown: Jan 2024
  • Avid Austin NW - Lakeline: Feb 2024
  • Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tech Center: June 2024
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Tech Center: June 2024
  • Four Points by Sheraton Austin Airport: July 2024
  • Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central: Aug 2024
  • La Quinta Inns & Suites Teri Rd: Aug 2024
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton S I-35: Oct 2024

Additional 2025 Austin Hotel Openings:

  • Element Austin (Parmer): Apr 2025
  • Tru by Hilton Austin South I-35: June 2025
  • Green Pastures Hotel: July 2025

Hotel Renovations

  • W Austin hotel recently completed renovations to public space and guest rooms at the end of 2024. These projects are part of a $40 million project renovating Block 21, a mixed-use complex located in the heart of downtown that includes ACL Live and the W Austin Hotel & Residences.
  • Downright Austin, formerly the Sheraton at the Capitol, recently reopened in the spring of 2024 after a rebrand and renovation following its acquisition by Renaissance Hotels. The reimagined property features 367 guest rooms, 31,000 sq. ft. of event space and two unique dining concepts.
  • Doubletree I-35 University is moving forward with plans to build two 25-floor towers on the current Doubletree property just north of downtown. This new design will feature a mix of hotel rooms and residential units as well as amenity decks. 
  • The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center is set to undergo a $30 million renovation to update its expansive meeting space in the spring of 2025. The project will refresh the existing space while adding a new junior ballroom and advanced audiovisual technology throughout the center.
  • Hyatt Regency Austin is embarking on a transformational renovation in early Spring of 2025. This comprehensive project will enhance every corner of the property, featuring updated guest rooms, revitalized public spaces, and cutting-edge amenities ensuring an elevated experience for all guests. Building on over 43 years of authentic hospitality service, this renovation will blend modern luxury with the vibrant spirit of Austin, ensuring the Hyatt Regency Austin remains a premier destination for travelers and locals alike.
  • Approaching its 10th anniversary in Downtown Austin, the JW Marriott is planning a renovation and update of its meeting space and guest rooms. The $30 million transformation aims to incorporate Austin's natural elements throughout the new space while maintaining the hotel's longstanding commitment to comfort, style, and service.
  • Beginning March 2025, The Driskill will embark on a thoughtful restoration to preserve its timeless elegance while enhancing comfort and functionality. During this time, guests can enjoy The Driskill Bar service in the main lobby. More details to be released soon.

Austin Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion

On Monday, May 22, 2023, the City of Austin released a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for services related to the redevelopment and expansion of the Austin Convention Center. The release of the RFQ kicks off the design stage of the project. The project has been studied and planned for several years to meet the demand from larger conventions and meeting groups that desire to come to Austin. Currently, the Austin Convention Center has 376,000 square feet of rentable space. The expansion and redevelopment target is to nearly double the amount of rentable space allowing the Center to remain competitive in the marketplace.

The current project timeline estimates that building closure, demolition, and construction activities will begin in 2025 with the new, larger facility reopening in 2029. More information about the history, timeline, and links to the studies of the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center can be found here.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Barbara Jordon Terminal West Gate Expansion

AUS has begun construction on the expansion of the Barbara Jordon Terminal on the west end to extend beyond current gates 33 and 34. This is an addition of 84,500 gross square feet over three levels: 32,000 sq ft on the concourse level, with new passenger amenities, a new 3rd level mezzanine, and apron-level airline support space.

Also included in the project scope is the replacement of 12 current gate-boarding bridges and the creation of three new gates to offset gate closures during future expansion projects. 

Some of the new features in this new additional space are new hold room seating areas serving five gates, three new gates, dining areas for new concessionaires, children’s play area, new mezzanine with a public outdoor balcony and more. Construction began in the summer of 2023 and is expected to be completed in spring 2026. More details can be found here.