8.9

444 reviews

The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel

400 Josephine Street, Austin, 78704, Texas, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

The Carpenter Hotel

Welcome to The Carpenter Hotel, a hidden gem in the heart of Austin, Texas. Located just 1mi from the city center, this vibrant hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay. With 444 reviews and counting, it's clear that guests are loving their experience here.

The Carpenter Hotel boasts a range of fantastic amenities to make your stay truly memorable. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, relax on the sun deck, or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. Need to stay connected? Don't worry, wifi is free throughout the hotel. Plus, with 24-hour front desk service, room service, and a concierge on hand, all of your needs will be taken care of.

For those traveling with furry friends, The Carpenter Hotel is pet-friendly (extra charges may apply), ensuring that no member of the family is left behind. With air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility, every guest's comfort is a top priority here. And with prices starting at $224, this is an affordable option for travelers looking to explore all that Austin has to offer.

Come and experience the vibrant energy of Austin at The Carpenter Hotel. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

When you stay at The Carpenter Hotel, you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. That's right, we are a pet-friendly hotel! We understand that pets are part of the family, so we welcome them with open arms. Just keep in mind that there may be some extra charges for your furry companion. With our pet-friendly policy, you can have the complete travel experience without leaving any loved ones behind.

To beat the Texas heat, why not take a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool? Open all year round, our pool is the perfect place to cool off and relax. And if you're looking to soak up some sun, our sun deck area is right by the pool, providing a comfortable spot to work on your tan. With its shallow end, the pool is great for all ages, whether you want to take a leisurely swim or have some splashy fun with the little ones.

Hungry? You won't have to go far to satisfy your cravings. The Carpenter Hotel is home to not one, but two on-site restaurants. Carpenters Hall offers delicious meals in a chic and trendy atmosphere, while HotL Coffee serves up your favorite brews and pastries. No matter what you're in the mood for, we have you covered. And with our 24-hour room service, you can enjoy a meal in the comfort of your own room whenever hunger strikes.

At The Carpenter Hotel, we want to make your stay as convenient as possible. That's why we accept major credit cards, including Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. Cash payments are not accepted, so you can leave your wallet at home. Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of your stay is hassle-free, so you can focus on exploring all the wonders that Austin has to offer.

Closest airports

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

7.1mi

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

55.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Balcony

Rooms

Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Superior King Room in The Carpenter Hotel

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Superior King Room, perfect for a family of all ages. Indulge in the tranquility of your private balcony while enjoying the convenience of a minibar, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Quadruple Room in The Carpenter Hotel

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Standard Quadruple Room, perfect for 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the comfort of 2 double beds and fantastic amenities such as a balcony, minibar, refrigerator, and air conditioning for a truly delightful stay.

Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard King Room in The Carpenter Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

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x3

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Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel
Standard Queen Room in The Carpenter Hotel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

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x3

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Double Room

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.9

444 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Krisztina

9.1

January 2025

Location, style, ambiance and the laid back feel of the hotel. The heated rooms were nice given that it was freezing outside, literally.

Although it is a nice stylish hotel but place is overpriced, the parking costing extra 35 usd overnight, and so is a very basic breakfast (coffee and a pastry) for two. So it’s laid back only seemingly. Also, the staff seem to have an attitude that is a bit pretentious, including the waiters and the chef in the restaurant. There were very few to almost none vegan options. Nice but it can be somewhat off putting.

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Evan

9.1

April 2024

Very hip design-focused hotel with lots of nice "bonuses" like a powerful bluetooth speaker in the room, plenty of shelves, racks and hooks, stocked mini-bar, free bike rental, cafe on site, etc. I appreciated the communication via text message (like a normal person...) and the flexibility on check-in time and some other adjustments I had to make to my reservation. Awesome location for driving to Austin-area sights, though it is a bit of a hike to downtown (Uber/Lyft is cheap here, and it's an easy pick-up/drop-off spot).

The pool was nice, but frigid, in April. I don't know if it's unheated or just not turned on, I didn't ask. My room was missing a few of the room service request indicators (magnets to put on the door). I wish the restaurant had opened a little earlier or closed later - never got to try it, and it seems like it would be a cool place to hang out late into the evening. Room prices are a bit high in my opinion, and the additional charge for parking was a bit unexpected, given that the hotel has a dedicated garage.

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Wanderingowl

9.1

August 2024

-Very friendly and helpful staff -The overall vibe; there's something "je ne sais quoi" about this place, something artsy and nostalgic. -Their pool is surrounded by trees, I enjoyed chilling by the pool in the shade every morning. -Great location, walking distance to the river and two major parks, and a good selection of nice restaurants around.

-The on-site restaurant. The restaurant wasn't "bad" per se, but it's lacklustre compared to the hotel itself: the options are basic and lacking, and the cocktails are overpriced.

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Maria

8.2

May 2024

Overall great location, the pool was the best part along with the cafe and lunch spaces. The hotel was mostly clean, and the rooms were mostly clean. Food and drinks were good!

Honestly, the staff could be more welcoming, we chose this spot considering the past reviews raving about the staff but from our experience except for the cafe, the people weren't that welcoming/friendly esp the front desk. My friends ordered a bouquet to be placed in my room but arrived to an empty room without the flowers. The staff confirmed that the bouquet will be pre-packed in the room but was not actioned. I then received a text the next day saying I had a package and it was the flowers already wilted when my sister instructed to unbox and display, it was all a little disappointing.

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Erica

8.2

September 2023

Beautiful design of the hotel and thoughtful amenities. 1) They don't have a gym but they gave me free passes to go to an amazing gym down the street (Capital Hill Fitness 8mins by car) which was far better than a standard gym. 2) The restaurant is amazing here. One of our favorites in Austin. The coffee shop is also wonderful. 3) Very cute gift shop at the front and the front desk workers are so helpful and kind. 4) the environment is very calming and aesthetically pleasing.

1) no water bottles in the entire hotel for free or for purchase. Nothing. There was filtered water dispensed at the front but it was frequently empty and difficult to fill an entire water bottle with. They have a mini bar for purchase in the room but no water bottles in there. 2) The beds are kind of hard. Everyone that we were traveling with agreed. Several woke up with some shoulder pain. Even a pillow top cover would serve them well.

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Jordan

8.2

April 2024

I loved the hotel layout, open air hallways, coffee shop and lounge/work areas. It was clean, beautiful and serene. The location was perfect. The pool relaxing. The tile in the bathroom was clean and beautiful. I liked having a balcony.

The bed wasn’t comfortable nor was it uncomfortable. It was right in between. For the price of the stay, I’d expect a more cozy bed. The pillows left a lot to be desired too. I know this is subjective so I’ll try to explain: The bed was firm (not too firm) but didn’t have a cozy/comfortable feel to it and the pillows had no substance to them. They were very flat and lifeless. I had to ball one up to try to create a decent amount of fluff under my head. My room was above a dog boarding facility and my neighbors barked a lot but They were quiet at night.

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Elodie

9.1

August 2023

Beautiful and relaxing hotel in South central Austin. The staff is very friendly, helpful and accommodating, they go above and beyond to make the guests feel comfortable. The food is great too (both cafe and restaurant) even if a little expensive. The pool area is well maintained and the trees give a nice feel to it. The room was comfortable and simply but nicely decorated. I felt very safe staying there as a solo traveler and would highly recommend this hotel.

The food was great but maybe a little expensive. I would also have appreciated a few basic things in the room such as a tissue box, complementary bottles of water, slippers, etc. It might be a small detail, but usually hotels at this price tag do offer these things. Overall my stay was great though.

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Tealanie

9.1

September 2023

Minimalist, modern, and warm. This property exceeded our expectations, especially at such a great price point. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Austin. A short drive from downtown, a quick walk to South Congress, the location is great. The property has a certain charm to it with very intentional details that brighten your stay. The restaurant & coffee shop are wonderful. The pool is so relaxing (minus kids being obnoxious). Lovely stay.

We requested a room cleaning after two days and the cleaning staff did nothing but make the bed. No effort to tidy up and wipe down surfaces. Kids were obnoxious and loud in the pool, they were splashing guests, it was disruptive to many guests. Staff should limit non-guests using the proper for this reason, as there was no respect for the tranquility of the space.

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Nora

10

December 2023

This is my second stay at the Carpenter Hotel and even though it was more expensive than other properties, I chose to stay here again because the staff is awesome, the coffee shop/bar is excellent, the design if unusual, clean and appealing and the neighborhood is perfect for staying in a quiet part of town that is a short and beautiful 15 minute walk over or along the river to restaurants, coffee shops and shopping. I will be back!

We booked the hotel during a busy time so the price was quite high. I love the hotel so much I booked it anyway.

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Diana

8.2

January 2025

Well located, quiet, interesting layout and architecture, view of pecan tree tops from balcony, very clean and comfortable.

$25 “amenity” fee not disclosed in advertised price; parking garage $35 (but there was street parking available); no coffee in room; a little too pretentiously artisanly-hip for my taste, but to each their own. It was cold, lovely outdoor areas would have been much more fun in summer.

Points of Interest Around The Carpenter Hotel

Attractions

Barton Springs

0.6mi

2nd Street District

0.8mi

Congress Avenue Bridge (South Congress Bridge)

0.8mi

6th Street

1mi

Texas Governor's Mansion

1.1mi

Driskill Hotel (The Driskill)

1.1mi

South Congress Avenue (SoCo)

1.1mi

Austin Convention Center

1.1mi

Texas Capitol

1.4mi

French Legation Museum

1.7mi

Bullock Texas State History Museum

1.7mi

Lady Bird Lake

1.9mi

Texas State Cemetery

2mi

LBJ Presidential Library

2.4mi

Mayfield Park and Preserve

3.5mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Carpenter Hotel

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Balcony

Stay rules - The Carpenter Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Carpenter Hotel

Does The Carpenter Hotel have accommodations for guests with pets?

Absolutely! The Carpenter Hotel welcomes pets, so you can definitely bring your furry friend along with you. Just keep in mind that there may be additional charges for having your pet stay with you.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Carpenter Hotel?

The Carpenter Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 04:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Does The Carpenter Hotel come with parking?

Yes, The Carpenter Hotel does provide parking options for its guests. The hotel has a private on-site parking facility available. Please note that there is a fee of $35 per day for parking, and advanced reservations are not possible.

What are the rates at The Carpenter Hotel?

Rates at The Carpenter Hotel commence from $224. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

Which room categories can I book at The Carpenter Hotel?

The Carpenter Hotel offers a variety of rooms, including Superior King Room, Standard Quadruple Room, Standard Queen Room, and Standard King Room. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes range from Queen size to King size.

What are the main attractions at The Carpenter Hotel?

Guests at The Carpenter Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool and soak up the sun on the sun deck or lounge in the comfortable beach chairs. For dining options, the hotel offers two on-site restaurants. One is Carpenters Hall, where guests can savor delicious meals, and the other is HotL Coffee, where they can grab a perfect cup of coffee. The outdoor pool is available all season and features a shallow end, making it suitable for guests of all ages. With these amenities, guests can have a delightful and relaxing stay at the hotel.

Can guests use a pool at The Carpenter Hotel?

The Carpenter Hotel has an outdoor pool called Pool 1. It is available all season and has a shallow end. No additional information about other pools is provided.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Carpenter Hotel?

Yes, the Carpenter Hotel has on-site restaurants. They have Carpenters Hall and HotL Coffee available for guests.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Carpenter Hotel?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at The Carpenter Hotel. Only credit cards are accepted, including Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa.

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$224

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