Waterline is a skyscraper in Austin, Texas, United States. At tall, it will be a mixed-use building with residential, office, and hotel space. Upon topping out in August 2025, it became the tallest building in Austin and the tallest building in Texas as well as the tallest building in the Southern United States. Construction was completed in late August, 2026.
Tenants
Occupants of Waterline Austin will include 1 Hotel Austin, a 252-room hotel operated by Starwood Hotels, and Alteño, a restaurant concept by the founders of the Denver-based and Michelin starred restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Alteño will serve Altos de Jalisco inspired Mexican food and is expected to open Summer 2026.
Location
Waterline is bordered, on the east, by the Rainey Street Historic District and on the west by Waller Creek. North of the building is Cesar Chavez Street and a few blocks south of Waterline is Lady Bird Lake.
Gallery
See also
List of tallest buildings in Austin List of tallest buildings in Texas
References