Restored Twenties salon
Leather wingbacks and a white marble fireplace anchor the two-story, black-paneled library beneath restored 1920s painted ceiling beams.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Double-height black-paneled library with marble fireplace, bespoke Roaring Twenties furnishings, and deep green bathroom tiles.
Notable
A restored 1928 Moorish Revival temple retaining original terrazzo flooring, painted ceiling beams, and arched windows.
Notable
Anchored in downtown Waco with author Larry McMurtry's personal book collection filling the two-story library.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Hotel 1928 occupies the former Grand Karem Shrine Temple, a 1928 Moorish Revival landmark reimagined with Art Deco flair and Southern warmth.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Washington Avenue in downtown Waco, you are a short walk from the Brazos River and Magnolia Market at the Silos.
The rooms
Calm, neutral bedrooms pair bespoke furnishings and textured wallpaper with bathrooms clad in saturated deep green tile.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Brasserie at Hotel 1928
The ground-floor brasserie serves Southern classics with a Texas twist beneath brass dome pendants and a pastoral mural.
At the table
Bertie's pours craft cocktails on the open-air rooftop terrace. Downstairs, the cafe serves espresso and house baked goods.
How it began
The property was originally built in 1928 as the Grand Karem Shrine Temple, a Moorish Revival landmark in downtown Waco.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.