The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)
Dining room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Palmer Events Center
    8 min walk
  • Zilker Park
    16 min walk
  • South Congress Avenue
    17 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    20 min drive
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Carpenter Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 53-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at The Carpenter Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lady Bird Lake. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and 2 bars/lounges
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a gift shop, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the pool
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Zilker Park and a few minutes from Zilker Botanical Garden
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Carpenter Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Carpenters Hall - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Carpenter Coffee Bar - Onsite coffee shop. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 5-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Carpenters Hall
  • Carpenter Coffee Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 3
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Local meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.06 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Carpenter Hotel Austin
Carpenter Hotel
Carpenter Austin
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel Austin
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel Austin

The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 569 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 569 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 569 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 569 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 569 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service are great, every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has such a cool vibe. This is our second time here while in Austin and it won’t be the last. Cassandra at the front desk made check in a breeze and Lauren the bar manager is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tommy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! I discovered it on Instagram last year and had been waiting for the perfect excuse to stay there. The property and rooms are beautiful. All but ONE staff member was phenomenal. See, I arrived at 9:00 AM and inquired about an early check-in (something their site specifies to do). I explained that I had a change of plans and would have to return to the airport at 2 pm, so I just needed the room to take a few calls. I stated I would obv. pay for the night in full, either way. The lady at the front desk seemed annoyed with me. WELL, CHECK-IN IS AT 4:00PM, she stated. She then told me she would need to charge me a fee (as a deterrent, apparently). I told her that was fine and even suggested paying to upgrade my room if it helped. "Well, I have your number, so I will let you know if anything is ready", she said. I never heard from her. However, I witnessed her checking in at least two other guests just fine. I returned to the desk a short while later when I noticed she stepped away, thinking to myself (this is my chance!). Another agent was able to check me right then. He was polite and genuinely excited about my stay. I did not catch the lady's name, but she worked the morning of 8/20/24. Everyone is entitled to a bad day; I get it. But as the agent, she was my first interaction at the property, setting the tone for my stay. I'm friendly, polite, and soft-spoken. I did not deserve her attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and unique hotel!
Amazing stay will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the design. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern & comfortable with great touches
Loved my stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tampa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

griet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel with mid-century modern retro feel. Nice outdoor spaces, restaurant & coffee shop. Conveniently located near some great restaurants & fun shops with an "old" Austin feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique quirky property in a great location. Parking is expensive but that’s to be expected in Austin. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Carpenter Hotel, and I would definitely stay again! It’s clean, comfortable, funky, and quiet. My only constructive feedback would be to offer some way for early risers to have coffee in their room. The only option I was given was a pour over kit, which was $30 for 2 cups of coffee- no cream, no sugar. It’s not a deal breaker by any means, but it’s a bummer. Despite that, I adored the free glass of sparkling wine, the fun robes to lounge in, the beautiful pool, and the fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So unique and great location. We loved the pool. Our room. The food. And pet friendly atmosphere !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No extra fee for bringing my dog and short walk to barton springs pool, we love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coolest hotel in Austin
Coolest hotel in Austin. Great service and love the efficient construction of building and rooms. Awesome pool, coffee shop and restaurant. In the heart of everything. Our new go to place in ATX
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool and rooms are luxe and comfy. The housekeeping, , parking, staff and room service are a D- at best.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sakeenah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Carpenters Hotel. Even before I stepped foot on the property, the service was phenomenal. Shout out to Joseph for be so helpful. Great food menu, clean rooms. Beautiful/Unique facilities. The elevators smell great. The neighborhood is very walkable and there’s ton of dining in walking distance. Definitely worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024