Chip and Joanna Gaines turned a 100-year-old building into a boutique Waco hotel. Take a look inside.

Business Insider | 07-10-2026 06:23pm |

Chip and Joanna Gaines opened Hotel 1928 in Waco, Texas, in 2023, transforming a 100-year-old building into a boutique hotel with a restaurant, café, and rooftop lounge. The hotel has three floors, 33 bedrooms, two restaurants, and a café. It officially opened in November 2023, and a series about the renovation, 'Fixer Upper: The Hotel,' aired in conjunction with the opening. Almost three years later, the hotel has become a guest and industry favorite, earning a Michelin Key in September.

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