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
Property entrance
Dining room
Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • ‪Barton Springs Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juliet Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carpenters Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park
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. 653 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 823 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendahl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jettie

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so cute and it was QUIET! It feels like you’re in a little hidden corner on this property. The only issue we had was with the next day room service. The door hanger said to hang it on your door before 11pm for the next morning room service. We had ours on there at 9:30pm and expected to wake up to breakfast by 8. The door hanger was still hanging on our door so I guess staff forgot to do their rounds to grab it. I mentioned it to the front desk and they said they’d let their staff know. We got Starbucks breakfast instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Derrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

6/10 Okay

shyam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Travelled with family
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

antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
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

Samantha

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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