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
Gift shop
Gift shop
Room service - dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$207
$177 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Barton Springs Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmer Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Congress Avenue - 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
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juliet Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe At The Loren - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park
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.
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 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

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
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The Carpenter Hotel Hotel
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The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 840 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Baton Rouge

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wasay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

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

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shellie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very pretty but not very sound proof. They are next to a doggy daycare so we woke up to dogs barking every morning.when someone would shut their door, it sounded like our door was opening. The staff are all really nice. The rooms are nicely done. The other issue I had was the parking. I got free parking through Expedia but the hotel charged me for it. I told the staff about it, she took it off. When I got home, they charged me again but more. I called to ask about the charge. She comped me again but not for the whole amount.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and friendly overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

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

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here! The staff made everything so easy when it comes to checkin, check out, parking, answering any questions, etc. The restaurant was fantastic along side the happy hour. The coffee was great alongside delicious pastries and breakfast tacos. The pool was nice and relaxing. Even near a busy street, the property remains quiet and calm. This place truly was an incredible stay and I would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANADDA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool Gem of a hotel. I will for sure stay here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

6/10 Okay

Traci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a nice- just nice not great- property. The price was to high for what you get AND you get charged for overnight parking per night-$35.00! No iron, coffee, or microwave in room and the bed was super low to the ground. On the plus side it is a very clean and pretty property- lots of plants it looks nice. It is cute-very retro and spare. But definitely overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our room and having a balcony was soooo nice! The pool was so refreshing, the common areas welcoming and the bike rental came in handy! So close to everything we either biked or scootered
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and cool rooms. Great pool. Relaxing, love the coffee shop. I always stay here when I’m austin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You oversold / overbooked my reservation, so I had to find new accommodations in between flights on my way into town by calling hotels directly. I paid more, it was stressful, the whole experience was a pain in the neck. I don't believe that I will ever use Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Del Mar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool Austin vibe and beautiful property and pool. Staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025