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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Dining room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • ‪Palmer Events Center - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A gift shop, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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). Austin Station is 15 minutes by foot and Downtown Station is 30 minutes.

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The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 677 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing oasis inside Austin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it all! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Kind staff, clean hotel, and easy covered parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carpenter Hotel is my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed at in all my travels!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, coffee cafe, restaurant and bar on property. Unique design.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claud

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is comforting, like stepping out of today’s busy world into a slower place under the pecan trees with a patio and a pool out of the 1960s
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great style great coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpenter is always a great stay! Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel- quirky. Pool is amazing under beautiful trees- but still sunny. All staff are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great property, delicious coffee, with proximity to downtown and easy access to town lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natchaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staffs were really nice and helpful. We got upgraded when checked in. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a couple of nights in April. It is a very interesting property. The main area and restaurant are pretty cool. The area with the rooms is very different but comfortable enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live this place and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For those people who are not too keen on traveling to Texas for work, this is the perfect location with a wonderful coffee shop and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the design. Friendly staff. Good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a wedding. Overall very pleased. Extremely friendly staff. Only (minor) complaints is pool got crowded and had extremely loud music when I would have preferred to read. And no good lobby sitting area. But I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as always! Highly recommend the Carpenter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem set back from a busy intersection. Easy walk to restaurants, parks and walking trails along the Colorado river. Staff was warm and accommodating. Excellent on-site coffee shop and restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was overall nice to stay at. However, there was a power outage that lasted almost two hours on Thursday night, which severely impacted our stay and made the last night (and following morning) tough. It was unfortunate in that we felt like a big chunk of our stay was hampered by the power outage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute design… retro… industrial. Staff are all friendly… chill vibe. A/C blower motor in room sounded like an overloaded clothes washer on spin cycle… given the presence of ear plugs and a white noise machine in the room, the noise level is apparently known to the hotel. Guests should also be aware of the adjacent dog day care facility and be prepared for the early AM barking. All in all, we would stay again but we would definitely request a room AWAY from the doggie day care and one with a quiet a/c system.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Location and staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

great, rustic, authentic stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

NICOLA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay as a solo female traveller chilling in Austin for a few days. Rooms were great and had a stocked mini bar but docking a star for no in room coffee. The hotel has a cafe but was so busy in the mornings. Even just an Nespresso machine would’ve been nice! Restaurant food was really good but service slow. Pool was lovely and could order drinks and food direct from the hotel bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025