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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
Room service - dining
Outdoor dining
Gift shop
Gift shop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $226
$194 nightly
$226 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18

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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

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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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 - 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
  • ‪Casa de Luz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Alma Cafe y Cantina - ‬6 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.
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

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The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 902 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmele

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gizelle

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not have breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ilan, Houston

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was great and very informative. Luke at the bar was so engaging with my mom & I. The whole staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super helpful and nice. Rooms are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right size. Friendly and efficient staff. Quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025