The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gift shop
Outdoor dining
Room service – dining
Gift shop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 - 0.5 km
  • Zilker Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Congress Avenue - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1948
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 924 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 924 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 924 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 924 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 924 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the hotel design and super friendly staff all over
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

It was my first stay at Carpenter since StandaBunkhouse sold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Great restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Cool outdoor spaces. Room was super comfortable--we slept great! Two blocks from walking trails around the lake, within walking distance of the performing arts center, and great proximity to excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes. the coffee in the hotel is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet room. Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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