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The Carpenter Hotel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
$261
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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

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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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

3.5-star hotel in Zilker
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Austin hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Carpenter Hotel is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1948
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 0803832709

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 582 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 742 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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the hotel! So cute and retro. The only thing that was wrong was the television was broken. Overall, 8.5/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing oasis inside Austin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Issaquah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, coffee cafe, restaurant and bar on property. Unique design.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

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

8/10 Good

Marc, Irving

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute design… retro… industrial. Staff are all friendly… chill vibe. A/C blower motor in room sounded like an overloaded clothes washer on spin cycle… given the presence of ear plugs and a white noise machine in the room, the noise level is apparently known to the hotel. Guests should also be aware of the adjacent dog day care facility and be prepared for the early AM barking. All in all, we would stay again but we would definitely request a room AWAY from the doggie day care and one with a quiet a/c system.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

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

Best location and staff

Our stay was easy! It’s easy to park and the valet is amazing in hoe he helps you navigate the check in and where to go. Check in is easy. The staff in bar where your free champagne awaits is so fun! The location of the property is the best! Crossing lake on Lamar can be busy but you are in a lovely area. Love the relaxing pool and property. The bed was comfortable! All positives give it 12 stars! I wish the bathroom lighting was done by me. It’s so bright! Haha. As in any hotel not all rooms are equal so if you face the dog park area you will hear barking during the day but not at night….so not an issue for us. I would prefer to face Juliet , a fun bar across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carpenter Hotel is my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed at in all my travels!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurynn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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