US: Resort Daphne, the second Houston property from Austin-based Bunkhouse Motels, has opened reservations for stays starting January 2026.
Positioned within the Houston Heights neighbourhood, the 49-room boutique resort encompasses a full-service restaurant, a floor ground bar, library and occasions area, courtyard, and foyer retail store.
The resort 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 provide a menu impressed by Houston Heights’ personal ingesting golf equipment, mixing cocktails, Italian aperitivo, and curated dishes.
Resort Daphne’s interiors have been designed in-house by Bunkhouse. The property will showcase customized furnishings, classic accents, daring prints, and artworks by Alexandra Valenti and the resort’s homeowners, Bob and Ben Ackerley.
The five-story constructing has been designed in collaboration with Blanchard A+D, Darwin Structure, and McDugald Steele for landscaping.
Omar Abreu, regional normal supervisor of Resort Daphne and Resort Saint Augustine, mentioned: “We’re thrilled to quickly welcome company to Resort Daphne, creating a brand new gathering place within the coronary heart of the Heights. This neighborhood has such a wealthy historical past and artistic power, and our crew is happy to as soon as once more carry that genuine Bunkhouse Motels expertise to Houston.”
Normal room charges begin at $359 (£267).
Highlights:
• Resort Daphne has opened reservations for January 2026.
• The opening marks Bunkhouse Motels’ second Houston property following Resort Saint Augustine.
• Hypsi, a restaurant and lounge, will launch later within the yr, November 2025.


