Thursday, January 23, 2025 Bunkhouse Hotels and The Marchbanks Company have unveiled their latest gem, Hotel Saint Augustine, nestled in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Montrose neighborhood. Spanning an impressive 2.2 acres, this boutique property boasts 71 elegantly designed rooms and suites, a Gulf Coast-inspired restaurant, a cozy event space, an all-day lobby lounge with a listening room, and a circular heated pool.
Marking Bunkhouse Hotels’ first foray into Houston, Hotel Saint Augustine is deeply rooted in the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Its name pays homage to multiple inspirations: Saint Augustine, the patron saint of printing, reflecting the hotel’s proximity to the Menil Drawing Institute; Augustus Chapman Allen, one of Houston’s founders; the iconic Saint Augustine grass that thrives across the region; and the nostalgic essence of late summer that August embodies. “Adding a Bunkhouse hotel in Houston has been our team’s dream for a long time,” said Amar Lalvani , who recently took on the role of President and Creative Director, Lifestyle, Hyatt after leading The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands for the past decade.
“Houston is an underappreciated capital of culinary, culture, art, and design, and those things are all core to the Bunkhouse mission. We can’t wait to become a part of such a rich and diverse local community and introduce new visitors to a city we love.” The design, led by Post Company—a celebrated design studio based in N.