Hotel 1928
About Hotel 1928
Hotel 1928 is a restored historic building in downtown Waco, originally built as the Grand Karem Shrine Temple and designed in the Moorish Revival style. The hotel has 33 guest rooms, dining outlets, and more than 6,600 square feet of event space. Weddings can include ceremonies and receptions in the Ballroom, with other gathering spaces and a rooftop terrace also available for events.
The facts
- Guests
- 12–400 guests
- Price
- $3,000–$5,000
- Pricing note
- The ceremony-only venue fee for the Ballroom is $3,000 Sunday–Thursday, $4,000 Friday, and $5,000 Saturday. The venue states there is no room-rental charge for receptions; instead, receptions have a food-and-beverage minimum, plus a 25% service charge and 8.25% sales tax. The specific minimum is not stated.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Restaurant
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Hotel 1928
- Website: hotel1928.com
- Phone: (254) 342-3911
- Address: 701 Washington Avenue
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