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US: Hotel Daphne, the second Houston property from Austin-based Bunkhouse Hotels, has opened reservations for stays beginning January 2026.
Located in the Houston Heights neighbourhood, the 49-room boutique hotel features a full-service restaurant, a ground floor bar, library and events space, courtyard, and lobby retail shop.
The hotel will launch in phases, with the debut of Hypsi, its restaurant and lounge, scheduled for November 2025. Helmed by two-time James Beard Award nominee Terrence Gallivan, Hypsi will offer a menu inspired by Houston Heights’ private drinking clubs, blending cocktails, Italian aperitivo, and curated dishes.
Hotel Daphne’s interiors have been designed in-house by Bunkhouse. The property will showcase custom furniture, vintage accents, bold prints, and artworks by Alexandra Valenti and the hotel’s owners, Bob and Ben Ackerley.
The five-story building has been designed in collaboration with Blanchard A+D, Darwin Architecture, and McDugald Steele for landscaping.
Omar Abreu, regional general manager of Hotel Daphne and Hotel Saint Augustine, said: “We are thrilled to soon welcome guests to Hotel Daphne, creating a new gathering place in the heart of the Heights. This neighborhood has such a rich history and creative energy, and our team is excited to once again bring that authentic Bunkhouse Hotels experience to Houston.”
Standard room rates start at $359 (£267).
Highlights:
• Hotel Daphne has opened reservations for January 2026.
• The opening marks Bunkhouse Hotels’ second Houston property following Hotel Saint Augustine.
• Hypsi, a restaurant and lounge, will launch later in the year, November 2025.
