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

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Large King) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 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:

  • 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
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. 515 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 661 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

K

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. It was the perfect location for us. We walked almost every place we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACIANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent coffee shop a hotel and restaurant was amazing too! Loved the ambience, the attached balcony and the pool, our dog and kid loved it too. Would like to return, definitely nice laid back lush Austin vibe!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms with great coffee shop and wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tampa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay as always! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibe of the Carpenter Hotel. I stay here everytime I am in Austin. It is small and unique, not standard style hotel. They have a great coffee shop that attracts the community and a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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