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The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Zilker Park

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Enjoy al fresco dining under a shaded pergola surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck with comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and TV, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy communal dining in this modern space with exposed brick and metal beams, featuring wooden benches and tables.
Welcome to Carpenter Hotel, where a charming entrance sets the tone for a memorable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Relax in a cozy space with a sofa, table, and TV, plus a compact refrigerator for your convenience.

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Two single beds with white linens and dark blue pillows, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chair.

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, TV, and a desk for work or relaxation.

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wall-mounted heater, and a brick accent wall.

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and TV, offering a view of the outdoors.

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

Two single beds with white linens and dark blue pillows, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chair.

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wall-mounted heater, and a brick accent wall.

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

  • ‪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 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.

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 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 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenter Hotel on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$298.50, 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. 571 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 729 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

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Myrissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurynn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Peaceful in the city

Unusual decor reminds one of a spa swim club. Interesting to learn that this was one a place where visiting carpenters stayed, hence the name. We had a private balcony looking into the branches of a large pecan tree. We loved every aspect of our room. And nearby Barton Springs Rd. has lots to offer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Forest Hills

Travelled with partner
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

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was so loud it kept me up at night. That’s a big fail!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Claud

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

Hebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

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

Natchaya

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

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with partner
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

dena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, clean, no coffee

Super cute, staff is very nice. My only issue is that it’s impossible to get a free cup of coffee which is something I’ve never, ever experienced at a hotel. Instead you have to pay at the coffeeshop in the lobby. It’s over $5 for an Americano. I live in NYC and even I think that’s completely ridiculous.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannie

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

Friendly atmosphere

Great service and very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at Carpenter for a work trip. I loved my time there. I knocked off a star because I had to reach out for an inaccuracy on my bill. When you travel monthly for work it’s a bother to check back on missed details like this.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025