The transformation of the former Astro Inn was highlighted in January by The Leader. The Heights House Hotel is now open at 100 W. Cavalcade St., according to a news release.
The three-story vintage exterior-corridor hotel features 133 rooms with free parking; a 7,500-square foot ground-floor courtyard that features a pool with cabanas, patio green space with lounge furniture and canopy with covered outdoor seating; and hotel bar and restaurant, Space Cowboy, serving tropical cocktails and island comfort food from chef Lyle Bento.
The 2-acre property was purchased in 2019 by local business owners Jivar Foty and George Giannukos. Fotyâs Rise Construction completed a nearly year-long renovation, including a complete interior gut, improved insulation, new roof, exterior additions and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the property.
New Heights hotel delivers hip boutique charm and poolside fun
New Heights hotel delivers hip boutique charm and poolside fun
Photo by Dylan McEwan
Photo by Dylan McEwan
Photo by Dylan McEwan
Photo by Dylan McEwan
Photo by Dylan McEwan A local inn is soaring to new heights with a major new look and name. The former Astro Inn in the historic Brooke Smith neighborhood is now the
Heights House Hotel after a $3.5 million renovation promising a hip staycation or vacation destination. The new hotel (100 W. Cavalcade St.) boasts 133 rooms with free parking; a 7,500-square-foot ground-floor courtyard with a pool with cabanas, patio green space with lounge furniture and canopy with covered outdoor seating. The two-acre property was purchased in 2019 by local business owners Jivar Foty and George Giannukos, according to a press release.
Peek Inside This Transformed Retro Hotel in the Heights
The overhauled Heights House Hotel boasts a hip restaurant, pool, discounted concert tickets, and more for travelers and locals.
Photography by
Laura Furr Mericas
5/14/2021 at 6:00am
Houstonâs most buzzed-about new hotel combines all things Houston and all things retro under one A-framed roof.
Now open to travelers, The Heights House Hotel at 100 W Cavalcade, formerly known as the Astro Inn, debuts owners George Giannukos and Jivar Fotyâs Rise Constructionâs yearlong $3.5-million overhaul, which turned a run-down motel into a hip hangout for travelers and locals alike.
The three-story boutique hotelâa first for the areaâis home to 133 rooms and a 7,500-square-foot courtyard with a pool and turf-lined dining and seating area.