HOUSTON, Texas—Bunkhouse Motels introduced the opening of Resort Daphne, its latest boutique property, in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. The 49-room lodge contains an Italian-style restaurant and bar, a library and small personal occasion house, a courtyard, and a retail store.
Following the lately opened Resort Saint Augustine in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, Resort Daphne brings the model’s community-driven strategy to Houston Heights. With structure designed in collaboration with Blanchard A+D, the newly constructed five-story brick constructing displays the architectural character of the Heights with stepped parapets, metal sash home windows, and painted white brick that nod to the realm’s industrial previous. Panorama design by McDugald Steele integrates massive heritage oak bushes.
“The Heights is the best neighborhood on earth and has lengthy been starved for a lodge possibility befitting of its noteworthy structure, distinctive historical past, and creative spirit. We needed to create an city oasis the place neighbors and out-of-towners alike have a spot to hang around or spend the night time in a classy, but comfy setting—with nice areas to collect, rotating paintings from our household’s personal assortment, and Hypsi on the coronary heart of all of it. Chef Terrence’s culinary imaginative and prescient is so thrilling, and we couldn’t be extra thrilled to lastly share it with the group, along with all the pieces else that we’ve been engaged on,” mentioned Ben Ackerley.
Design
The foyer features a entrance desk wrapped in handmade tile, with a Murano chandelier hanging above, in addition to a semi-circular modular couch upholstered in materials, whereas signature retail objects are displayed alongside an collection of artwork from the Ackerley household’s private assortment, together with items by Vernon Fisher and Kent Dorn. A 350-square-foot library with customized tables with onyx chess units is adjoining to the foyer, and it transitions into a non-public eating or cocktail salon.
Hypsi, the lodge’s all-day restaurant and lounge, is led by chef Terrence Gallivan,and it presents Italian-style aperitivo with Gulf Coast substances. The menu features a Tableside Mozzarella Cart, handmade pastas, and shareable plates, paired with Italian wines, spritzes, and craft cocktails. An adjoining vine-covered courtyard expands the restaurant’s house. Hypsi is open for breakfast and dinner, with lunch to debut in January.
“This actually is a neighborhood lodge, and we hope that it’ll turn out to be an area the place you possibly can really feel form of tucked away and linger for some time, with a cocktail or cup of espresso,” mentioned Erin Lindsey, regional vp of name and advertising and marketing, Bunkhouse Motels & JdV by Hyatt. “Whether or not you’re a neighbor in a literal sense or a neighbor from afar, you’ll really feel an actual sense of place and belonging on this little gem within the Heights.”
Guestrooms and Suites
Every of the 49 guestrooms and suites contains customized beds framed in darkish wooden with headboards upholstered in panorama textilesas effectively as Mohair seating and humanities and crafts-style credenzas. Choose rooms embody personal terraces overlooking the courtyard. Canine-friendly lodging, room service, and concierge choices spherical out a visitor expertise.
“We’re thrilled to carry Resort Daphne to Houston Heights, a neighborhood with a wealthy historical past and a thriving inventive group,” mentioned Omar Abreu, regional common supervisor. “Following the nice and cozy reception of Resort Saint Augustine in Montrose, it’s extremely rewarding to carry one other distinctive vacation spot to life in one in all Houston’s most vibrant neighborhoods.”
