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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park

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Outdoor banquet area
Dining room
Room service - dining
Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance
The Carpenter Hotel offers a peaceful escape near Zilker Park. Guests can grab coffee at the on-site café, enjoy a meal at Carpenters Hall with its popular happy hour, or lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sixth Street - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Texas State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 4 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Juliet Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carpenters Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel near Zilker Park
Located close to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden, The Carpenter Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Carpenters Hall, features happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, local meal delivery service, and concierge services
  • A music library, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 53-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carpenter Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Carpenter Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carpenter Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Carpenter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Carpenter Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Carpenter Hotel located?

Located in Zilker, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and Zilker Botanical Garden. Governor's Mansion and Texas State Capitol are also within 2 mi (3 km). Downtown Station is 30 minutes by foot and Austin Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 793 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

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

Jayce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful, will definitely return next time in Austin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

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

A

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

10/10 Excellent

Dane Austin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the carpenter hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and unique property. Resteraunt is a real treat andvtbe staff there are also quite good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hope to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

Jettie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actual rooms were a bit industrial for my taste but done well regardless. Great amenities on site. Beautifully landscaped and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is out of this world!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the whole vibe, people, staff, all amazing. I found my home away from home in Austin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wasay

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Love the industrial architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Car
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boutique hotel in Austin! Very industrialist feeling. Great restaurant and coffee bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location , excellent guest service, beautiful rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky cool. Very Austin. Great restaurant/bar. Great cafe. Everyone at the desk was helpful and friendly. The merch was great, too. Loved it and will recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the ease of parking, parking garage access from room, balcony on every room, shaded pool, utilitarian concept for simplicity and ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and shower . Good restaurant and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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