EVEN Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), has opened EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain and will debut EVEN Hotel Waco – University Area to its portfolio later next month. The hotels mark three EVEN properties across Texas, joining EVEN Hotel Shenandoah – The Woodlands, which opened in 2021.
The 126-room EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain operates under Mopac Hotel Development LP, while the 132-room EVEN Hotel Waco – University Area operates under Bridge Hotel Partners LP.
“EVEN Hotels is a brand on the move in its quest to put wellness within reach for more and more travelers,” said Raul Ortiz, VP, global marketing and brand management, EVEN Hotels. “Adding these two hotels in prime Texas locations is huge for the brand, and now guests will have more options to unpack their best selves and stay well— however they define it.”
Signature brand amenities at both properties include a signature sleep experience; spa-like showers; filtered water hydration stations throughout guestroom floors; complimentary nightly tea service in the lobby; EVEN Kitchen & Bar; a 24/7 market; an a 24/7 athletic studio.
Each property will also feature elements of the brand’s latest refreshed prototype, where guests can now choose from three different room types containing varying exercise amenities, ranging from yoga mats to interactive spin bikes.
Brendan Gilyan, owner, EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain, said, “We are thrilled to bring the EVEN Hotels brand to Uptown Austin, conveniently located near the vibrant Domain. There’s been a lot of excitement from guests to have a hotel in the area that embraces the essence of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.”
Kenny Bhakta, owner, EVEN Hotel Waco – University Area, said, “We’re excited to introduce the EVEN Hotels brand to Waco, TX. Having a hotel designed with a wellness-centric focus in the area is going to offer an unrivaled experience for our guests. No matter the reason for traveling, we are confident this hotel will become a leading choice for those visiting Waco.”
The Global Wellness Institute recently reported that wellness tourism is projected to cross the $1 trillion mark this year—making it one of the fastest-growing wellness sectors. Meeting this demand, EVEN Hotels plans to increase its national footprint by 35% by the end of the year. The brand currently has 26 properties open and an additional 33 in the development pipeline, including EVEN Hotel Bozeman Yellowstone Intl Airport in Montana and EVEN Hotel Miami – Sweetwater, which are set to open later this year, followed by EVEN Hotel Charlotte in 2025, the first property to feature the brand’s refreshed prototype.
