The Carpenter Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Zilker Park

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed
Dining room
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, Zilker Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Barton Springs Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • 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, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Austin

Zilker stay.Your stay at this Zilker hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. Zilker Botanical Garden and Governor's Mansion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Zilker Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barton Springs Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 7 min drive - 3.4 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

3.5-star hotel 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

Things to do

  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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 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.

Property 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, 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
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, 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. 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 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 each 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

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The Carpenter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 806 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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Lafayette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boutique hotel in Austin! Very industrialist feeling. Great restaurant and coffee bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Myrtle Beach

Loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best blackout curtains of all time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Flooding safety risk early departure refund denial

Unfortunately we were booked for 3 days during the 2025, 4 July weekend flooding event. Being concerned about our safety we contacted the airline for an immediate flight change. It took time to get the flight change confirmed and our subsequent contacting the Carpenter for a day early departure was not accommodated. Very disappointing considering the flooding risk and our need to depart immediately
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Philippa, Arlington

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was very crowded with many non- guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna, Kirkland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun and funky hotel. My 13-year-old son LOVED the vibe, and we overall stayed. We ate at the restaurant at the hotel, and the meal was delicious. Definity a hotel I would stay at again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it. Cool space. Amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Josette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking is limited, even with paying for a spot. We had to clear with staff to park in the handicapped spot because there is not enough spaces. We attempted to use the safe available in the room and the front desk had no idea how to work it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

griet

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hope to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Car
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

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