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The Carpenter Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a multi-story building with a patterned facade.
A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a room with large windows and a potted plant.
A bar area with wooden shelves and bottles.
A covered walkway with brick walls, wooden flooring, and potted plants.
A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a garden area with various plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $256
$219 nightly
$256 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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

Room options

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a brick accent wall, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, a TV, and a mini-fridge.

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a brick accent wall, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Austin

With a stay at The Carpenter Hotel in Austin (Zilker), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Zilker Park and Zilker Botanical Garden. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Barton Springs Pool and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Governor's Mansion.

What's nearby

  • Lady Bird Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zilker Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palmer Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sixth Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Barton Springs Pool - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Alma Cafe y Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at Carpenters Hall or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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. Open daily.
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 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 on-site 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 812 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 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

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We completely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Kind staff and great pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, great coffee and the best pool!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pretty! Felt like a resort in the heart of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a great hotel, loved the pool and rooms. Staff was amazing and very well located too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I fall more in love with this place with each stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not rave about this place enough. Was so gorgeous, the staff was incredible, and the decor was top notch. Loved that there was a cafe on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was unique and absolutely a perfect place to stay. It was convenient to walking paths, had wonderful amenities, onsite coffee shop, close to great restaurants, and had the Austin vibe we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the hotel design and super friendly staff all over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and cozy had everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay, awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property so convenient to so many fun things to do! Very restful pool area and shaded places to rest and recharge
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Will ne back! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I'd absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat! Every little detail, kind gesture from staff, food, and service - incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was amazing! A great walkable location. Super clean. Friendly staff. The onsite restaurant delish. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, staff welcoming, relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay if you're going to the Palmer Events Center. It's just a 15 minute walk from the hotel with only one busy street to cross (South Lamar).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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10/10 every visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were better and best. Everyone we interacted with was helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the cans of water. Also very quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026