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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park
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Outdoor banquet area
Dining room
Room service – dining
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Zilker Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Barton Springs Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the area

Austin

At The Carpenter Hotel you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Zilker hotel include Zilker Botanical Garden and Governor's Mansion.

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin Station - 15 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa de Luz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Alma Cafe y Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Juliet Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nido - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carpenters Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Carpenter Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Carpenter Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Austin hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1948
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Carpenter Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 53-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 0803832709

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Carpenter Hotel?

The Carpenter Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carpenter Hotel?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenter Hotel on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$361.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Carpenter Hotel?

Yep, The Carpenter Hotel has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 35 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Carpenter Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Carpenter Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Carpenter Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Carpenter Hotel.

Does The Carpenter Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Carpenter Hotel?

No, The Carpenter Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Carpenter Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Carpenter Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Carpenter Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Carpenter Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 753 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

antoine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, eclectic property in a great location. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved everything about this hotel. I got to enjoy the saltwater pool. The restaurant and cafe all had fantastic food and beverages. Aesthetically very cool inside and out. All of the staff were so friendly and made me feel right at home. Location was perfect as I was able to run in zilker park and walk to Barton Springs for a swim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Denver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was easy to find and located where we could easily visit all the places we wanted to go. The restaurant was amazing, and the rooms were comfortable, but the coffee shop was overcrowded. It would have been nice to take our laptops and sit with our morning coffee, but it was really crowded. The bar was a nice alternative, but we had our teenage son with us, and he wasn't comfortable with this option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location , excellent guest service, beautiful rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the hotel! So cute and retro. The only thing that was wrong was the television was broken. Overall, 8.5/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Issaquah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Stayed 3 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

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marc, Irving

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Robert, Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location and staff

Our stay was easy! It’s easy to park and the valet is amazing in hoe he helps you navigate the check in and where to go. Check in is easy. The staff in bar where your free champagne awaits is so fun! The location of the property is the best! Crossing lake on Lamar can be busy but you are in a lovely area. Love the relaxing pool and property. The bed was comfortable! All positives give it 12 stars! I wish the bathroom lighting was done by me. It’s so bright! Haha. As in any hotel not all rooms are equal so if you face the dog park area you will hear barking during the day but not at night….so not an issue for us. I would prefer to face Juliet , a fun bar across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025