New Hotels in Texas 2026 — Austin, Dallas, San Antonio & Houston
Texas leads the United States in hotel pipeline activity. Four of its biggest cities — Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston — have seen a wave of landmark openings in 2023–2026, with more on the way. Here's every new Texas hotel worth knowing about.
Why Texas is the Hottest Hotel Market in the US
Dallas leads the entire United States in hotel pipeline activity — more new hotels under development than any other city in the country. San Antonio opened its most significant new hotel in years in March 2026. Austin has built one of the most compelling boutique hotel scenes in the South. And Houston is hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, driving the biggest hospitality investment cycle in the city's history.
Texas is the only state with two FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities — Dallas and Houston. For travelers who want something genuinely new, the timing couldn't be better. The state's newest hotels opened within the last 24 months, meaning fresh rooms, new concepts, and competitive opening-period pricing before the World Cup demand surge hits.
Dallas — Semi-Final Host City & The Best New Hotels in Texas
Dallas is hosting a FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington — the largest stadium in the entire tournament at 94,000 seats. That makes it one of the three most important cities in the entire knockout stage alongside Atlanta and New York. And it happens to have two of the most acclaimed new hotels in the state.
Hôtel Swexan — Opened June 2023
Named one of TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2025 — the most acclaimed new hotel in Texas. Hôtel Swexan is a 134-room luxury boutique inside a Kengo Kuma-designed mirrored tower in the Harwood District. Five dining concepts including the Michelin-recommended Stillwell's steakhouse, the Salvador Dalí-inspired Babou's speakeasy, and a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic Dallas skyline views. The boldest hotel story in Texas right now.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District — Opened July 2023
Dallas's premier new luxury address — 267 rooms in the heart of the Arts District, steps from the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Features a rooftop pool, fitness center, three dining and drinking venues, and 10 meeting rooms. Marriott Bonvoy points eligible. For World Cup travelers staying in Dallas for the semi-final, this is the top new hotel in the market.
Graduate by Hilton Dallas — Opened 2025
A complete transformation of the former Lumen Dallas — fully renovated and rebranded as the Graduate by Hilton in a prime location directly across from Southern Methodist University. Features an all-day bar and restaurant, rooftop pool, fitness center, and EV charging. Hilton Honors eligible. The best new mid-market boutique option in Dallas.
Coming soon in Dallas: The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection opens in 2026 as Dallas's first Auberge property — 140 rooms on Knox Street designed by Martin Brudnizki. The AC Hotel + Moxy Uptown Dallas opens Summer 2026 with 264 rooms. And the Four Seasons Hotel Dallas at Turtle Creek — the only Four Seasons in Texas — arrives in 2027 as a $750 million, 240-room landmark.
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Recently opened, value picks, coming soon — all with booking links.
Browse New Hotels in Dallas TX →San Antonio — The Monarch Just Opened & The River Walk Is Transforming
San Antonio has quietly become one of the most exciting hotel markets in Texas. Four significant new properties have opened on or near the River Walk since 2024, led by the March 2026 opening of The Monarch San Antonio in the revitalized Hemisfair district.
The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton — Opened March 2026
San Antonio's most significant new hotel opening — The Monarch opened March 3, 2026 in Hemisfair, the historic site of the 1968 World's Fair now reimagined as a 15-acre urban park. 200 rooms, rooftop pool with views of the Tower of the Americas, and a design that honors the site's heritage. The first major luxury hotel to open in the Hemisfair district. Hilton Honors eligible.
Kimpton Santo San Antonio — Opened August 2024
A boutique IHG property steps from the River Walk, opened August 29, 2024. Kimpton's design-forward approach brings a genuinely fresh experience to downtown San Antonio. IHG One Rewards eligible.
InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk — Opened 2024
A full-service luxury property on the River Walk bringing the InterContinental brand to San Antonio for the first time. Offers the refinement and loyalty program integration of the IHG luxury tier in one of Texas's most visited destinations.
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection — Opened January 2024
A historic property reimagined under Marriott's Autograph Collection banner — opened January 18, 2024 with renovated rooms and an updated spa experience. Marriott Bonvoy eligible.
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The Monarch, Kimpton Santo, InterContinental & more — all with booking links.
Browse New Hotels in San Antonio TX →Austin — Boutique Wave & Rooftop Scene
Austin's hotel market reflects the city itself — creative, design-forward, and growing fast. The city has added a string of genuinely compelling new properties in recent years, from boutique independents to established lifestyle brands claiming their first Austin address.
Thompson Austin
The Thompson brand's Austin entry brought one of the city's most coveted rooftop bars to downtown — commanding views of the Capitol and surrounding skyline. A Hyatt property with World of Hyatt points eligibility, the Thompson sits in the heart of the Second Street District and remains one of the top luxury options in the Austin market.
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin
A lifestyle-forward Hyatt property on Austin's most iconic street — Congress Avenue — steps from the State Capitol and the 6th Street entertainment district. Modern rooms, rooftop access, and World of Hyatt points make this one of the strongest mid-luxury options for Austin visitors.
Graduate Austin
The Graduate brand's Austin property leans into the city's University of Texas identity with a playful, design-driven approach near campus. A Hilton property with Honors eligibility — one of the best-positioned hotels for UT event weekends and South Congress visitors.
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Thompson, Hyatt Centric, Graduate & more — all with booking links.
Browse New Hotels in Austin TX →Houston — FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City & Rising Hotel Scene
Houston is hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium — making it one of the most important hospitality markets in the entire tournament. The city has also seen a genuine boutique hotel renaissance in its trendiest neighborhoods, with three acclaimed new properties from the Bunkhouse Hotels brand opening since 2024.
Thompson Houston — Opened February 2024
Houston's most acclaimed new luxury hotel — the Thompson opened February 14, 2024 as part of The Allen development on Buffalo Bayou Park. The 36-story, 172-room Hyatt property features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Houston skyline, Thompson Spa with six treatment suites, and Sol 7 restaurant. Named one of Esquire's best new hotels in North America for 2024. World of Hyatt points eligible.
Hotel Saint Augustine — Opened 2024
Named one of Esquire's best new hotels in the world for 2025 — Hotel Saint Augustine opened in Houston's Montrose neighborhood adjacent to the Menil Collection. 71 rooms across five low-rise buildings, a Gulf Coast-inspired restaurant by James Beard-nominated chef Aaron Bludorn, and a courtyard pool. The most acclaimed boutique hotel opening in Houston in years. Hyatt portfolio.
Hotel Daphne — Opened December 2025
Bunkhouse Hotels' second Houston property opened December 2025 in The Heights — 49 rooms with Folk Victorian architecture, an Italian-inspired restaurant and bar, courtyard pool, library, and private event space. Hyatt portfolio. The freshest boutique hotel experience in Houston right now.
The Greenleigh, Autograph Collection — Opening May 2026
Houston's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026 — a complete transformation of the former Hotel Derek (immortalized in Drake's "Company") into a 299-room Marriott Autograph Collection property at 2525 W. Loop S. Features dLeña, a wood-fired Mexican cocina by chef Richard Sandoval, and Highgrass rooftop bar. Located 7 miles from NRG Stadium — perfectly timed for the FIFA World Cup. Marriott Bonvoy eligible.
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Thompson Houston, Hotel Saint Augustine, The Greenleigh & more — all with booking links.
Browse New Hotels in Houston TX →Coming Soon Across Texas — The Big Ones
Four Seasons Dallas at Turtle Creek — 2027
The only Four Seasons in Texas — a $750 million, 240-room landmark in Turtle Creek developed with the Perot family. Zuma restaurant as the first signed dining venue. The most prestigious hotel opening in Texas history when it arrives.
The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection — Dallas 2026
Dallas's first Auberge property — 140 rooms on Knox Street designed by Martin Brudnizki. Outdoor pool bar, full spa, signature restaurant. The most anticipated luxury opening in Dallas this year.
The Birdsall, Auberge Collection — Houston 2026
Houston's first Auberge Resorts Collection property — 105 rooms in the affluent River Oaks neighborhood with a private club membership component. Opening late 2026.
The Oxbow Grove Hotel — San Antonio 2027
150 rooms of ultra-luxury planned for San Antonio — the most significant coming soon property in the San Antonio pipeline for the 2027 cycle.
Explore every new Texas hotel by city
Dallas, San Antonio, Austin & Houston — all with full hotel cards, value picks, and booking links.
Browse All Texas City Pages →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best new hotel in Texas right now?
The most acclaimed new hotel in Texas is Hôtel Swexan in Dallas, which opened June 2023 and was named one of TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2025. For San Antonio, The Monarch San Antonio just opened in March 2026. In Houston, Hotel Saint Augustine was named one of Esquire's best new hotels in the world for 2025, and Thompson Houston was named one of the best in North America for 2024.
Which Texas cities are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026?
Two Texas cities are FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities — Dallas and Houston. Dallas is hosting a semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the largest stadium in the tournament at 94,000 seats. Houston is hosting seven matches at NRG Stadium. The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026.
What new hotels are opening in Texas in 2026?
Major 2026 openings include The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection in Dallas (140 rooms on Knox Street), the AC Hotel + Moxy Uptown Dallas (264 rooms), The Greenleigh Autograph Collection in Houston (299 rooms, opening May 2026 — 7 miles from NRG Stadium), and The Birdsall Auberge Collection in Houston's River Oaks (late 2026).
When does the Four Seasons Dallas open?
The Four Seasons Hotel Dallas at Turtle Creek is scheduled to open in 2027. The $750 million, 35-story project developed by Carpenter & Company in partnership with the Perot family will be the only Four Seasons in Texas, featuring 240 rooms, two pools, a 10,000 sq ft private club, and Zuma restaurant.
What are the newest hotels in Houston?
The newest hotels in Houston are Hotel Daphne (opened December 2025, The Heights, Bunkhouse/Hyatt) and The Marlene (opened June 2025). Before those, Thompson Houston (February 2024, 172 rooms, Buffalo Bayou Park) and Hotel Saint Augustine (2024, Montrose, Esquire's best new hotel 2025) both opened. The Greenleigh Autograph Collection opens May 2026 — 299 rooms, 7 miles from NRG Stadium.
What are the newest hotels in San Antonio?
The newest hotel in San Antonio is The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opened March 3, 2026 in the Hemisfair district with 200 rooms and a rooftop pool. Before that, Kimpton Santo (August 2024), InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk (2024), and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection (January 2024) all opened on or near the River Walk.
