One in all Texas’ most eagerly awaited lodges lastly has a gap date. Positioned proper on the primary avenue of charming Fredericksburg, the Albert Resort has drummed up pleasure as a luxurious Hill Nation vacation spot because it was first introduced in 2021 — particularly after attaching acclaimed Texas chef Michael Fojtasek to 3 of its culinary ideas in 2023.
As of October 2, 2024, the resort is formally accepting reservations for January 3, 2025, and past.
A part of the New Waterloo hospitality household that boasts resort and restaurant hotspots in Texas, Colorado, Ohio, Maryland, and California, the Albert occupies two acres proper within the coronary heart of Fredericksburg’s historic procuring and leisure district. Nonetheless, the city resort goals to supply a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the rising Hill Nation city with expertly curated particulars that mirror the realm’s historical past, tradition, and pure magnificence.
The Saloon at Albert Resort matches proper in with its Hill Nation environment.Picture by Alison Marlborough
“The Albert Resort is designed to be an homage to the Hill Nation,” says normal supervisor Mike Bolick by way of a press launch. “From the limestone facades that echo the city’s 150-year-old historic buildings to our culinary choices that commemorate native flavors, each side of the resort is a love letter to Fredericksburg.”
That love letter begins with the property’s namesake, Albert Keidel, whose ancestor arrived in Fredericksburg in 1847 because the city’s first physician and choose. The resort is a renovation of the Keidel household dwelling and Keidel Pharmacy, inbuilt 1860 and 1906, respectively, in addition to two different historic buildings: the Brockmann-Kiehne Home, inbuilt 1870, and the Saloon, inbuilt 1888.
The rooms are stark and dramatic. And a few even supply bunk beds.Picture by Alison Marlborough
Austin-based structure agency Clayton Korte spearheaded the venture, mixing previous and new in each element of the design and setting the backdrop for interiors by Melanie Raines. From cozy bunk rooms and luxurious suites to the unique multi-bedroom Albertina Home, the resort options 105 visitor rooms in complete, plus 4 culinary ideas and a full-service spa with seven non-public remedy rooms.
Whereas two of the 4 eating choices are already open (The Saloon and The Pharmacy each opened in March 2024), the Restaurant at Albert Resort may even debut in January 2025 together with the visitor rooms. Helmed by Fojtasek, who relies in Austin, the menu will function seasonal fare from close by farms and wineries.
The Pharmacy is a handy and delightful place to begin the day.Picture by Alison Marlborough
Junebugs, a yard barbecue joint, is slated to observe shut behind in March 2025: led by New Waterloo’s Head of Meals and Beverage, Justin Spencer, the idea will faucet his expertise as a contest barbecue pitmaster and function a nod to Fredericksburg’s German roots.
Designed by Texas-based agency Phrase & Carr Design Group, the resort’s landscaping options shaded lawns and courtyards, native vegetation, and a sunken limestone pool evocative of the pure swimming holes of the Hill Nation. The tranquil grounds will develop into a welcome retreat after adventures at close by Enchanted Rock, immersive displays on the Nationwide Museum of the Pacific Conflict, stay music in historic Luckenbach, or a go to to one of many numerous native wineries.
This welcoming patio takes benefit of the encircling Hill Nation allure.Picture by Alison Marlborough
Reserving is now open for stays beginning January 3, 2025, at alberthotel.com.
