The makeover and expansion that kicked off in 2017 at the Austin, Texas property includes a new conference center, outdoor event pavilion, seven new dining venues, a spa, redesigned tennis facilities, renovated golf courses and more.
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand reopening of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas on May 21 with a ribbon-cutting celebration that included Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Omni Barton Creek underwent an extensive $150 million renovation and expansion that began in November 2017.
Taking inspiration from the landscape of the Texas Hill Country, the property’s overall design highlights the history and sweeping views of the destination. At every opportunity, the renovation’s design team worked to bring the essence of the outdoors inside, and those elements are now featured in:
- A new arrival and lobby experience;
- 493 freshly designed guestrooms and suites;
- An all-new conference center with a 14,500-sq.-ft. Brazos Ballroom and a redesigned 8,200-sq.-ft. Darrell K Royal Ballroom;
- A new 5,500-sq.-ft. outdoor event pavilion;
- 23,900-sq. ft. of sweeping event lawns;
- Seven new dining outlets offering a wide range of cuisines and atmospheres;
- A brand new Mokara Spa with a private, adults-only rooftop pool and light cuisine from the Spa Creek Café;
- An expansive, multi-tiered poolscape with an infinity edge pool featuring sweeping Texas Hill Country views;
- A redesigned tennis complex featuring 10 courts with LED lighting for evening play; and
- Four newly renovated, championship golf courses.
Design-build firm The Beck Group led the resort’s evolution as the main architect and construction firm, while Looney & Associates led the interior design.
“Barton Creek is a treasured resort within the Omni brand,” said Peter Strebel, President of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “This newly transformed destination represents our commitment to reinvesting in our portfolio, allowing us to provide exceptional service to our guests.
“With championship golf, premier spa amenities, elevated cuisine and superb meeting spaces, we are poised to offer our guests experiences that match the beauty of the Texas Hill Country,” Strebel added.
In addition to remarks from Governor Abbott, featured event participants included Robert Rowling, chairman of TRT Holdings, Inc. (which owns Omni Hotels & Resorts), and Barton Creek’s General Manager, Todd Raessler.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests had the opportunity to tour the renovated resort and experience a tasting menu inspired by restaurants across the property, including Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Jim Bob’s Lobby Lounge and Nopales. Additionally, there were performances from Austin-based musicians James Parker, Rodney Overturff and The Zach Carney Duo, as well as a cocktail demonstration in Crenshaw’s Bar & Eatery and complimentary hand massages and cleansing hand scrubs at the resort’s signature Mokara Spa.
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