Hilton’s ultra-luxury Waldorf Astoria brand is heading back to the slopes, with plans for a new ski-in, ski-out resort and branded residences at Deer Valley’s rapidly evolving East Village.

The property, set to open in 2028, will anchor one of the most ambitious mountain developments in North America, combining high-end hotel accommodations, for-sale residences and direct access to Deer Valley’s newly expanded terrain.

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New Waldorf Astoria Signs On To Anchor Deer Valley East Village

Hilton and New York-based Extell Development Company have signed an agreement for the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, a mixed-use luxury project in Park City, Utah. The announcement, released this week, positions the hotel and residences as a marquee component of Deer Valley Resort’s new East Village portal, which is emerging as a concentrated hub of hotels, condos and skier services at the base of the resort’s major terrain expansion.

The Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences is expected to debut in 2028, with construction on the site already under way as part of East Village’s broader build-out. The project brings Hilton’s flagship luxury brand into direct partnership with Extell, the master developer behind the East Village expansion and several other high-profile mountain resort real estate projects. For Hilton, it extends the Waldorf Astoria portfolio in Utah and further deepens the brand’s presence in year-round outdoor destinations.

Deer Valley East Village has been described by project stakeholders as one of the most significant new base-area developments in North American skiing in decades. The addition of Waldorf Astoria at this location underscores how global hospitality brands are racing to secure footholds in destination ski markets where inventory is limited and barriers to entry are high.

Ski-In, Ski-Out Luxury Next To Deer Valley’s Longest Run

The forthcoming Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences will sit adjacent to the Green Monster, Deer Valley’s newly established longest ski run. From the outset, the project has been framed around direct lift and trail access, allowing guests and homeowners to step from the property onto the snow and back again without the need for shuttles or lengthy walks through a traditional base village.

The ski-in, ski-out positioning taps directly into one of the key differentiators in high-end mountain lodging: truly seamless slope access. At this location in East Village, skiers will be able to connect quickly onto the expanded network of runs and lifts that are transforming Deer Valley into one of the largest ski resorts in North America. The property will front not only the Green Monster run but also the main East Village ski beach and associated plaza activity, providing a front-row vantage point on winter operations and events.

Beyond winter, the ski-side address is designed to serve as a trailhead for four-season visitation. Deer Valley and the surrounding Wasatch Back have been pushing summer programming, with mountain biking, hiking and nearby water-based recreation at Jordanelle Reservoir. The Waldorf Astoria site is being planned to capture that shoulder and off-season traffic, making use of its views of Bald Mountain, Hail Peak, Park Peak and the surrounding ranges.

Resort Program: 132 Keys And 105 Branded Residences

According to Hilton and Extell, Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley will feature 132 traditional hotel keys combined with 105 branded residences spread across two towers, creating a hybrid hospitality and residential offering. The residences will include one- to six-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 1,099 to 5,155 square feet, targeting both vacation-home buyers and investors seeking high-service, fully managed second homes in a marquee ski market.

Fifty-six of the residences will be configured as hotel residences positioned above the main hotel floors, effectively blending private ownership with participation in the resort’s rental program. Another 49 units will sit within a standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences Deer Valley tower, offering a more purely residential experience with dedicated amenities. Sales for the branded residences will be handled by Summit Sotheby’s International Realty, with early marketing focused on the combination of ski access, expansive mountain views and Waldorf Astoria service.

The hotel programming will be aligned with the upper-luxury positioning of the brand. While full details of room design and restaurant concepts have not yet been released, operators and designers are emphasizing generous proportions, extensive glazing to capture vistas and a layering of materials that nod to alpine architecture without replicating traditional lodge tropes. The mixed-use configuration also responds to evolving demand among affluent travelers, who increasingly look for residential-style accommodations paired with full-service hotel infrastructure.

High-Impact Amenities: Spa, Pools And Elevated Mountain Living

Planned amenities at Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley are central to its pitch as a flagship luxury ski property. The resort is set to include a 15,000-square-foot spa with multiple treatment rooms and thermal experiences, including a snow room designed to complement saunas and steam facilities. A state-of-the-art fitness center, golf simulator and kids’ room will round out the wellness and family offerings.

Outdoor water features are expected to be a visual hallmark of the project. Plans call for a resident-only pool deck along the Green Monster ski run, as well as an indoor lap pool and an outdoor pool and hot tub dramatically cantilevered over the slope below. These elevated pools are designed to create signature views for both swimmers and skiers, while also reinforcing the resort’s direct physical connection to the mountain environment.

Skiers will have access to dedicated ski valet and concierge services aimed at minimizing friction between guest rooms, locker areas and the lifts. In a market where time on snow is a critical component of the guest experience, this attention to logistics forms part of the broader amenity strategy that also includes onsite dining, après-ski venues and close proximity to East Village’s broader retail, culinary and entertainment offerings.

Design Vision From Kohn Pedersen Fox And AvroKO

Global architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox has been tapped to lead the building design, with interiors by hospitality design studio AvroKO. The pairing brings an urban-level design sensibility into the mountain environment, an increasingly common approach in next-generation ski real estate where glass, steel and clean lines are replacing the heavy timber and stone aesthetic of earlier eras.

Early descriptions of the project highlight a focus on maximizing light, view corridors and indoor-outdoor connections, with terraces and oversized windows oriented toward Bald Mountain and the broader Wasatch landscape. Public spaces are expected to blur the boundary between lobby, lounge and bar areas, creating flexible zones that can adapt from morning coffee service to afternoon après-ski and evening dining.

AvroKO’s interior concept is set to merge alpine cues and contemporary luxury, using tactile finishes, warm lighting and layered textures to offset the more angular moves of the exterior architecture. At the same time, the design team has to balance a range of uses, from transient hotel guests and long-stay families to permanent or seasonal residence owners, all of whom will interact in and around shared amenity spaces.

Deer Valley East Village: A Transformative Expansion

The Waldorf Astoria project is unfolding against the backdrop of Deer Valley Resort’s sweeping multi-year expansion, which is centered on the East Village base area along the resort’s eastern flank. When fully built out, the expansion is expected to add roughly 3,700 acres of skiable terrain, more than doubling Deer Valley’s current footprint and moving it firmly into the top tier of North American ski resorts by size.

Recent seasons have already seen new lifts and runs come online, with additional terrain set to open in phases. The East Village base is envisioned as the primary portal to this new network, with a mix of hotels, private residences and up to 250,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. A new skier services lodge, ski school facilities and a central ski beach are under construction, and a temporary structure is currently serving guests as the long-term lodge is built.

Several major hotel projects are underway nearby, including a Grand Hyatt that began welcoming guests last season, a Four Seasons Resort and Residences scheduled for completion later this decade, and a Canopy by Hilton. High-end residential offerings, such as the Cormont condo towers and the Velvære wellness-focused enclave, are also marketing ski-in, ski-out access. Waldorf Astoria will enter this competitive, highly curated landscape as one of the uppermost luxury flags.

Market Context: Ultra-Luxury Demand In Park City

Deer Valley and greater Park City have undergone a notable shift upmarket over the past decade, with new luxury product increasingly skewing toward branded residences and five-star hotel affiliations. The East Village expansion has accelerated that trend, drawing global hospitality names and institutional capital into what was once primarily a local and regional ski destination.

For luxury hotel brands, East Village offers a rare chance to build large-scale, true slopeside properties from the ground up, rather than reflagging older assets. For buyers, the branded residence component at Waldorf Astoria and neighboring developments combines real estate investment with access to recognized loyalty programs, property management and rental platforms. Hilton has already indicated that owners at Waldorf Astoria Residences Deer Valley will receive elevated loyalty status and associated benefits across its portfolio.

The bet from developers and operators is that affluent travelers will continue to prioritize mountain destinations, both in winter and in increasingly curated summer seasons. The proximity of Park City to Salt Lake City International Airport, with a typical drive of under an hour, remains a key selling point versus more remote competitors in the Rockies or British Columbia.

Development Timeline And What Comes Next

Construction activity at Deer Valley East Village has been ongoing as the resort’s terrain expansion opens in phases. Extell has indicated that work on the Waldorf Astoria site began in 2025 as part of the larger base-area build-out, with the property currently tracking toward a 2028 opening. That timeline places the hotel and residences after the debut of several neighboring projects that will help establish East Village as a fully functional base area.

Over the next two to three years, prospective residence buyers and future guests can expect to see further site work, structural progress and the roll-out of sales galleries and model units. As the property advances through detailed design and construction, more information is likely to emerge about restaurant partnerships, spa programming and specific unit configurations.

By the time the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences open their doors, East Village is projected to be an integrated neighborhood linking hotels, homes, skier services and public gathering spaces. For Deer Valley Resort and its ownership group, the project represents a major piece of a broader repositioning effort that includes a reimagined base at Snow Park and an emphasis on elevating guest services across the mountain.

FAQ

Q1. When is the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences expected to open?
The property is currently slated to debut in 2028, following several years of phased construction within the Deer Valley East Village base area.

Q2. Where exactly will the new Waldorf Astoria be located in Deer Valley?
The resort and residences will be positioned in Deer Valley’s East Village, adjacent to the Green Monster ski run and at the base of Deer Valley’s expanded eastern terrain near Park City, Utah.

Q3. Will the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley offer true ski-in, ski-out access?
Yes. The project has been planned from the outset as a ski-in, ski-out property, allowing guests and owners to connect directly from the hotel and residences onto the Green Monster run and the surrounding lift network.

Q4. How many hotel rooms and residences will the property include?
The development is expected to feature 132 hotel keys along with 105 branded residences in one- to six-bedroom configurations, split between hotel residences above the main hotel and a separate Waldorf Astoria Residences tower.

Q5. What types of amenities are planned for guests and owners?
Planned amenities include a 15,000-square-foot spa with thermal experiences and a snow room, fitness centers, ski valet and concierge services, a golf simulator, kids’ facilities, multiple pools including a cantilevered outdoor pool and hot tub, and direct access to East Village dining, retail and après-ski options.

Q6. Who is responsible for developing the project?
The Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences is being developed by Extell Development Company, the master developer of Deer Valley East Village, in partnership with Hilton, which will operate the property under its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand.

Q7. Can individuals purchase a residence at Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley?
Yes. The project includes 105 branded residences available for purchase, with sales being handled by a dedicated brokerage team targeting buyers seeking high-service, ski-in, ski-out homes in Deer Valley.

Q8. How does the project fit into Deer Valley’s broader expansion?
The Waldorf Astoria is one of several major hospitality and residential developments at East Village, which serves as the base portal for Deer Valley’s multi-year terrain expansion that will ultimately more than double the resort’s skiable acreage.

Q9. Who is leading the architecture and interior design?
Architecture for the project is being led by international firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, while interiors are being designed by hospitality specialist AvroKO, with an emphasis on contemporary alpine luxury and strong connections to the surrounding landscape.

Q10. How far is Deer Valley East Village from Salt Lake City International Airport?
Deer Valley East Village, including the future Waldorf Astoria resort and residences, is roughly a 40- to 60-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, depending on traffic and winter road conditions.