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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
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Outdoor banquet area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room service – dining
Dining room
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Zilker Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Barton Springs Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 helpful staff
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1948
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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:

  • Service fee: USD 1.46 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 568 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 725 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

Susan

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

Peaceful in the city

Unusual decor reminds one of a spa swim club. Interesting to learn that this was one a place where visiting carpenters stayed, hence the name. We had a private balcony looking into the branches of a large pecan tree. We loved every aspect of our room. And nearby Barton Springs Rd. has lots to offer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Forest Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a couple of nights in April. It is a very interesting property. The main area and restaurant are pretty cool. The area with the rooms is very different but comfortable enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was so loud it kept me up at night. That’s a big fail!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a wedding. Overall very pleased. Extremely friendly staff. Only (minor) complaints is pool got crowded and had extremely loud music when I would have preferred to read. And no good lobby sitting area. But I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is comforting, like stepping out of today’s busy world into a slower place under the pecan trees with a patio and a pool out of the 1960s
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

NICOLA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay as a solo female traveller chilling in Austin for a few days. Rooms were great and had a stocked mini bar but docking a star for no in room coffee. The hotel has a cafe but was so busy in the mornings. Even just an Nespresso machine would’ve been nice! Restaurant food was really good but service slow. Pool was lovely and could order drinks and food direct from the hotel bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpenter is always a great stay! Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Kind staff, clean hotel, and easy covered parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel- quirky. Pool is amazing under beautiful trees- but still sunny. All staff are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natchaya

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staffs were really nice and helpful. We got upgraded when checked in. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was overall nice to stay at. However, there was a power outage that lasted almost two hours on Thursday night, which severely impacted our stay and made the last night (and following morning) tough. It was unfortunate in that we felt like a big chunk of our stay was hampered by the power outage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

dena

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

Cute, clean, no coffee

Super cute, staff is very nice. My only issue is that it’s impossible to get a free cup of coffee which is something I’ve never, ever experienced at a hotel. Instead you have to pay at the coffeeshop in the lobby. It’s over $5 for an Americano. I live in NYC and even I think that’s completely ridiculous.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannie

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

Friendly atmosphere

Great service and very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great style great coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at Carpenter for a work trip. I loved my time there. I knocked off a star because I had to reach out for an inaccuracy on my bill. When you travel monthly for work it’s a bother to check back on missed details like this.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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