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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park

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Outdoor banquet area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room service - dining
Property entrance
Dining room
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
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Room options

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Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lou’s Barton Springs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carpenters Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe At The Loren - ‬5 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
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A music library, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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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