Lark Hospitality, in partnership with the Duettra family and key investors, are pleased to announce The Faust Hotel, a boutique hotel opening in New Braunfels, TX. The hotel, which originally opened its doors as The Traveler’s Hotel in 1929, will reopen in spring 2026 following a major renovation. The Faust will feature 45 rooms, a restaurant and bar dubbed Wilhelm & Werner, a refreshed Magnolia Patio, an upgraded lobby bar and a speakeasy in the basement. The Faust Hotel is located in the heart of downtown New Braunfels at 240 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
All rooms at The Faust will feature king beds with high-quality linens, walk-in showers with complimentary Lockwood products and custom vanities in the bathrooms, 55-inch televisions with access to streaming platforms, complimentary wifi, Nespresso coffee makers, retro Frigidaire mini fridges, and more. The 45 guest rooms include six corner suites that can be upgraded to three bedrooms and include a separate living room. The hotel also includes nine spacious junior suites.
The Faust Hotel prides itself on being a place where the past is always present and heritage meets luxury. As an officially recognized local, Texas and National historic landmark, the hotel team is dedicated to honoring the hotel’s history, while accommodating the modern traveler. In the redesign, special attention was paid to preserving the hotel’s history, with new elements introduced to seamlessly complement the original aesthetic. The Spanish Colonial Revival style has been refreshed and modernized, but the ground floor retains the majority of its original features, including the stairway tiles, original doors, front desk, phone booth, sconces and the exterior fountain. The lobby tiles have also been preserved, and their colors served as the inspiration for the hotel’s overall color palette.
Brick walls and cement columns that were uncovered during the construction process have been intentionally woven into the new design. The updated Faust Hotel also features ornate crown moldings, bright and expressive furnishings, unique and whimsical art, bold wallpaper and more.
“We are honored to be the next stewards of The Faust Hotel,” said hotel owner Andy Duettra in a statement. “This hotel means a great deal to the people of New Braunfels and we have been working diligently to bring The Faust up to modern standards for future generations. We look forward to opening our doors soon.”
The Faust is pleased to open with a new restaurant and bar, Wilhelm & Werner, a Texas Brasserie with European influences. The restaurant’s design is light and airy, with a large skylight bringing in abundant natural light, an indoor-outdoor fireplace, long bar, lounge seating and ample patio seating. Wilhelm & Werner will seat 130 guests across the main dining room, patio and bar. The hotel will also feature Walter’s, a speakeasy located beneath the restaurant in the basement. The bar is a nod to the prohibition era in which the hotel originally opened. The speakeasy will offer highly-crafted cocktails in an intimate setting. Additional details about Wilhelm & Werner and Walter’s will be announced in the months to come.
The hotel will also open with the Prince Solms Lobby Bar, an intimate space for hotel guests to take advantage of. It will also service the Magnolia Patio, an existing outdoor space that has been refreshed during the remodel. Guests and locals alike will be able to enjoy the historic ambiance at The Faust once more.
The Faust Hotel is an ideal spot for intimate gatherings. In addition to comfortable rooms and ample dining options, the hotel’s beautifully designed 2,000 square foot Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 110 guests for executive meetings or retreats, special occasion events, full-service weddings or festive holiday celebrations.
The reimagining of The Faust Hotel was brought to life through the leadership of the Duettra family and the collective commitment of several local New Braunfels families including: Bonnie (Borchers) Duettra; Craig and Beth (DeViney) Hall; Jeff and Kim (Kuhlmann) Reilly; Rick and Carol (Garza) Hansen; and Ron and Taye (Kuhlmann) Kruselski. The project was also supported by Glen and Karen Daniel, Rich and Diane Duran, David and Monica Hamer, Jeff and Marcie Rowe, Kash and Carrie Sethi, and Nishi and Kimberly Vakharia. The Faust Hotel further recognizes James and Sydney Duettra Shults, along with Ian and Hannah Duettra Andersson, for their dedication and hands-on efforts in helping bring the hotel’s renewed vision to reality.
Andersson Construction, 4D Design, Assemble & Co. and Schumann Consulting provided the on-the-ground expertise to execute the project.
Additional details about The Faust Hotel will be announced in the coming months. For updates on the hotel’s progress, follow along on the hotel’s website, Instagram and Facebook.
