The new Deer Valley East Village development will be getting yet another new luxury hotel, thanks to a deal that has just been announced…
Basics of the planned Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley East Village
Extell Development Company and Hilton have announced plans for the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley East Village. Construction started in May 2025, with the resort expected to open in 2028. For context, East Village is the new rapidly expanding part of Deer Valley, which is also the first major public alpine ski resort to be developed in North America in over 40 years.
The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (which I recently reviewed) is the first hotel to open in this area, which is otherwise a construction site at the moment. Plans have also already been announced for the Four Seasons Deer Valley East Village. Now we can add a Waldorf Astoria to the mix.
The ski-in, ski-out resort will be located next to Deer Valley’s newly established longest ski run, Green Monster. The hotel portion of the property will include 132 guest rooms and suites. On top of that, there will be 105 residences, ranging from one to six bedrooms (1,099 to 5,155 square feet). Of the 105 residences, 56 will technically be hotel residences, while 49 will be private residences, in a standalone tower.
The property is expected to feature a 15,000 square foot spa with treatment rooms, thermal features, and a snow room, fitness centers, ski valets, a golf simulator, and more. The property will also boast numerous restaurants, bars, and lounges, including Waldorf Astoria’s signature Peacock Alley.
Here’s how Gary Barnett, Chairman of Extell Development Company, describes this:
“Deer Valley East Village is the culmination of world-class luxury partners committed to delivering exceptional ski experiences. The addition of a Waldorf Astoria resort and residences builds upon that vision and marries the best of the real estate and hospitality worlds. With globally recognized brands such as Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons joining an extraordinary collection of hospitality, retail, recreation, and residential offerings, the Village is poised to become the crown jewel of North American ski resorts.”
More luxury ski hotels are always a good thing
Clearly a lot of money is being put into developing Deer Valley East Village. The Grand Hyatt is good for those looking for a more economical option within the World of Hyatt ecosystem, the Four Seasons will likely be the best property, and the Waldorf Astoria will be the most luxurious points property.
As I view it, even if you don’t plan to stay at this specific hotel, more inventory and competition is always a good thing, in terms of rates at other properties.
Deer Valley East Village is still a work in progress, so it’s hard to know just what the finished product will be like. When it comes to luxury hotels, Park City has a growing number of options, ranging from the Montage Deer Valley, to the St. Regis Deer Valley, to Goldener Hirsch Deer Valley (Auberge), to the Waldorf Astoria Park City.
Personally, and more broadly speaking, I have a hard time getting excited about luxury ski resorts in the United States. The service, restaurants, and general vibe, just pale in comparison to the experience in much of Europe. Worst of all, in the United States you pay more and get less.
If redeeming points, I’m happy to stay at some luxury US ski properties, but I’d never pay the cash rate for what many properties are charging in peak season ($2,000+), unless I could get a deal. I’d much rather stay at something like Airelles Courchevel, where you might pay a ton, but you also get a ton, and have an unforgettable experience.
Bottom line
The Waldorf Astoria brand is coming to the new Deer Valley East Village development. We’ve already seen the opening of a Grand Hyatt, and now there are plans for a Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria in the coming years. It’s great to see more capacity, and it’ll be interesting to see if this can actually become a “premium” destination, given the competitive landscape.
What do you make of plans for the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley East Village?
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