Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta of KB Hotels, LLC, will develop a new Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront in Waco, Texas.
Slated to open in 2020, the four-story, 135-room upscale hotel will be one of several Cambria properties to join the brand’s growing portfolio in the state, with hotels already open in Dallas, McAllen, Plano, and Southlake, and opening soon in Austin and Houston.
Situated along the Brazos River at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Bridge Street, the new Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront is minutes from the heart of Waco, providing guests with easy access to the city’s vibrant dining, arts and culture, and shopping scene. The hotel is conveniently located near Baylor University, the SpaceX testing facility, and the offices of Providence Health Center and L3 Technologies. Several popular leisure attractions are close by, including the Waco Mammoth National Monument, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and the acclaimed Magnolia Market at the Silos, home to HGTV Fixer Uppers hosts Joanna and Chip Gaines’ retail store and bakery.
The hotel will have nearly 8,000 square-feet of multi-function meeting space, including separate banquet, board and wine rooms.
“With local businesses helping to attract more than 30,000 visitors per week, demand for lodging in Waco is at an all-time high. We know the Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront will be a welcome addition to the community and we are eager to bring the property to life with Choice Hotels. Guests will love the hotel’s prime location and upscale amenities like the pool and wine room,” said Kenny Bhakta, founder, president and CEO, KB Hotels, LLC.
