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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Deer Valley

by Kimberly Inlander

Feb 4, 2026

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Destinations / North America

Hilton recently announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences. Expected to debut in 2028, the ski-in, ski-out resort will be located within Deer Valley East Village, the first major public alpine ski resort developed in North America in more than 40 years.

 

“The signing of Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences marks a major milestone in Hilton’s growing luxury portfolio across the Americas,” said Kara Randall, vice president, North America luxury and mixed-use development, Hilton. “We’re proud to partner with visionary owners to introduce this ski-in, ski-out resort to Deer Valley East Village, complementing the upcoming Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley, which is expected to open this year. This Waldorf Astoria resort will further enhance Hilton’s diverse offerings in Utah, where more than 70 properties are already welcoming travelers.”

 

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Adjacent to Deer Valley’s newly established longest ski run, the Green Monster, Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences will feature 132 guestrooms and 105 one- to six-bedroom branded residences available for purchase, and ski-in, ski-out access with unobstructed views of Bald Mountain, Hail Peak, Park Peak and beyond.

 

The property will also offer on-site amenities for hotel guests and residents including a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art spa with treatment rooms, thermal features and a snow room; fitness centers; ski valet and concierge services; a golf simulator; a kid’s room; a resident’s pool deck along the Green Monster; an indoor lap pool; a one-of-a-kind outdoor pool and hot tub cantilevered over the ski run below; numerous restaurants, bars and lounges, including Waldorf Astoria’s signature Peacock Alley; and 11,300 square feet of meeting and event space. Construction commenced May 2025.

 

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“We are pleased to welcome Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences to our global estate of legendary destinations,” said Dino Michael, senior vice president and global category head, Hilton Luxury Brands. “Mountain destinations have always held a special emotional power, and Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley allows us to interpret that through the lens of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. This is a place designed around arrival, belonging, and connection to the landscape, where ski-in, ski-out access is paired with deeply considered design and service. It is a luxury that feels natural, immersive, and enduring.”

 

Situated just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Deer Valley East Village community features hotels, private residences, up to 250,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, a ski beach, and an array of winter and summer amenities. This ski season, the resort doubled the size of its skiable terrain.

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