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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
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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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Zilker Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Barton Springs Pool
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

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 restaurant
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Zilker Park and a few minutes from Zilker Botanical Garden
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
  • 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Carpenter Coffee Bar
  • Carpenters Hall

Things to do

  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

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)
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 at the property.
Property Registration Number 0803832709

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. 503 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 643 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always Funky

I travel extensively and always try to book unique boutique hotels. I had no idea that The Carpenter Hotel existed but selected from a list provided by Hotels.com. This hotel is a dream funky interesting and unique. It deserves to be considered iconic and it will one day be in the company of the Chelsea in NYC and Liberty Hotel in Boston. The staff is excellent and fit right with the hotel’s image. A great experience in all respects.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatest hidden gem in Austin. Quiet, safe, and romantic in PRIME location. I’ve found my go to hotel when I come back to Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, San Francisco

great, rustic, authentic stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tampa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Location and staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Good stay for business travel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff offering great hospitality! We really enjoyed our time at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff and service were quite pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property minutes form everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not too good

Not very good at all. The room was so inconvenient. I do not do my make-up in the bathroom so I could barely see how to do some of it sitting on the couch because the lighting was awful unless it was daytime and the drape was opened. Lighting was pitiful. The bathroom faucet had a tiny stream of water coming out. Almost unusable. The shower was great and the location was really good for me and my husband. The ceiling was old concrete as well as the floor. It they want that motif someone should at least clean them up some. We didn’t have to pay for parking which was good and we felt our car was safe in the parking garage. Not too many areas were very safe in Austin overall. We had only one washcloth when we arrived and put the sign on the door not to clean the room. But they did anyway and then we had no washcloths or hand towels. They said they had not been cleaned yet but finally got us one washcloth and a hand towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff thru out the hotel. Great access
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Chattanooga

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laid-back experience

Lovely indoor outdoor setting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Nice place but there is not much parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Merlin, Cochrane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy access to the river path system. Short drives to anything we wanted to see/do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING. We cannot wait to come back. A very special place staffed by really amazing staff. They took great care of us, got us in a little early as a family with kids, the server was so sweet to my son when we had a mom-son dinner date. All around wonderful and magical trip. Food was top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive and my TV didn't work but otherwise I love this place. It's a cool, gorgeous property in a classic neughborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erene

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the property. Joe at the front desk was amazing and friendly and is definitely an asset to the hotel! The rooms were super cool and had everything we needed. On the 4th floor we did have some noise from the roof/etc but there are sound machines available to help drown out the noises from the hotel and from the outside traffic etc. Overall so impressed and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024