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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 dining
Gift shop
Gift shop
Room service – dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Barton Springs Pool
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

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.

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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 949 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a vibe great staff great rooms great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the hotel design and super friendly staff all over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great location, comfortable room, nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room | smelled amazing in the lobby | shower was great | plus lots of goodies for purchase in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anton

Nice staff, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel from design to staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bar and staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon p

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room and the hotel was beautiful and culturally decorated. Very classy hotel! Excellent restaurant & cafe too! The staff was superb all the way around. It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel! Just stay here, you won’t regret it! Rooms are clean, modern, rad style, staff is amazing and friendly, love the food and coffee shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes. the coffee in the hotel is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet room. Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overall vibe of the hotel is exactly what we were looking for. Comfortable and zero attitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Spotless room, superb service, and excellence all around. It’s a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gizelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Austin best customer service and the place is perfect to walk everywhere and enjoy the weekend. The coffee shop is so charming and the best coffee and matcha lattes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Great restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Cool outdoor spaces. Room was super comfortable--we slept great! Two blocks from walking trails around the lake, within walking distance of the performing arts center, and great proximity to excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

It was my first stay at Carpenter since StandaBunkhouse sold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly front desk staff, lovely pool and great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bianca, the morning cafe, and rest of the staff are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super helpful and nice. Rooms are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

Nice ambience, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location, pet-friendly accommodations, and a great outdoor pool area and dining options - will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025