Recently, the Burnet City Council green-lighted construction of a new Marriott Hotel west of U.S. 281 across from the YMCA of the Highland Lakes at 1601 S. Water St.
City officials antic ipate the hotel (to be known as the “Marriott Towne Place”) will open by summer 2026.
“It will be an 87-bed extended stay hotel,” City Manager David Vaughn said. “It will give the city and local businesses a…