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
Property entrance
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
The current price is AED 951
AED 1,212 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Simple Queen)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Large King)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Standard Double)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sixth Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

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 music library, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • 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

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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
  • 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:

  • 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
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. 492 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 626 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, convenient location to the bridge and Barton springs. The rooms themselves are quiet (you won’t hear neighbors), but the hallway is super loud (you will hear every suitcase, door, and conversation from out there). It’s quality and clean with fun decor and amazing showers! The front desk staff are always super kind. Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. It was the perfect location for us. We walked almost every place we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

TRACIANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent coffee shop a hotel and restaurant was amazing too! Loved the ambience, the attached balcony and the pool, our dog and kid loved it too. Would like to return, definitely nice laid back lush Austin vibe!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fareez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a hidden gem
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms with great coffee shop and wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay as always! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff offering great hospitality! We really enjoyed our time at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibe of the Carpenter Hotel. I stay here everytime I am in Austin. It is small and unique, not standard style hotel. They have a great coffee shop that attracts the community and a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatest hidden gem in Austin. Quiet, safe, and romantic in PRIME location. I’ve found my go to hotel when I come back to Austin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
It look like a college dorm or a cement room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff thru out the hotel. Great access
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property minutes form everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024