Hyatt’s World of Hyatt loyalty program has been expanded to include Bunkhouse hotels. This allows members to earn points and redeem them at participating properties throughout Texas and Mexico.
Bunkhouse Hotels’ distinctive creative identity, characterized by their music-led programming and local-focused events as well as their highly-localised design, adds a new dimension to Hyatt’s expanding lifestyle portfolio. The Bunkhouse Hotels’ addition comes after the May integration between The Standard and The StandardX, and marks another step in Hyatt’s strategy to improve its position in the boutique- and experiential-hospitality segment.
“Bunkhouse Hotels” are loved by the communities in which they operate. We are thrilled to introduce these unique properties to World of Hyatt Members. Amar Lalvani, President & Creative Director of Hyatt’s Lifestyle Portfolio
Loyalty Integration & Market Positioning
Bunkhouse Hotels participating in World of Hyatt now offer the full range of World of Hyatt rewards, including earning, redeeming and Milestone Rewards. This expansion of Hyatt in popular leisure destinations enhances the World of Hyatt offering with authentic and culturally anchored experiences.
Current participating properties include:
- Houston, Texas – Hotel Saint Augustine (Category 6)
- Austin, Texas – Hotel Saint Cecilia (Category 7), Hotel San José (Category 5), Austin Motel (Category 5), Carpenter Hotel (Category 5)
- Todos Santos, Mexico – Hotel San Cristóbal (Category 7)
- Mexico City, Mexico – Hotel San Fernando (Category 4)
Hotel Magdalena in Austin, Hotel Havana in San Antonio and the Hotel Daphne to be built in Houston will all join later.
Experiential Loyalty Activation
Hyatt has launched a partnership with Hyatt and is offering four limited time offers to launch this partnership. Find Experiences Bunkhouse will auction off packages that showcase its creative ethos and connections to the local community. The packages include curated stay options such as:
- Lone Star Luxury Hotel Saint Augustine – A three-night Houston itinerary featuring private art tours, bespoke cowboy boot fittings, and fine dining experiences.
- Vinyl & BBQ in Austin – A four-night stay combined with private listening sessions, Michelin-starred barbecue experiences, and significant food & beverage credits.
- Hotel San Fernando Takeover in Mexico City – Exclusive full-property buyout for up to 24 guests, with rooftop mixology and brunch experiences.
- Baja Wellness Escape at Hotel San Cristóbal – A beachfront retreat with private yoga, sound bath, spa treatments, and curated dining.
Laurie Blair is Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Hyatt. She said that FIND packages “offer World of Hyatt member a true flavor of Bunkhouse Hotels,” and added that the experiences aligned with Hyatt’s objective of deepening guest engagement through cultural integration and distinctive programming.
— Jackie Young
Brand Expansion and Future Development
Bunkhouse Hotels’ integration comes as the brand continues to grow. The recently opened Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston has already earned recognition from Esquire, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living as one of the world’s best new hotels. Later this year, Hotel Daphne will debut in Houston, and Jo’s Coffee—Bunkhouse’s Austin-born café brand—will open a new location near the University of Texas.
For Hyatt, the move underlines a continued investment in lifestyle and boutique brands as demand for differentiated guest experiences remains strong in both leisure and blended-travel segments. The addition of Bunkhouse Hotels is expected to strengthen Hyatt’s appeal to younger, design-conscious travellers while providing loyalty members with unique stay options in competitive urban and resort markets.
More details, including a full list of participating hotels and enrolment dates, can be found at: world.hyatt.com/bunkhouse.
