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The Carpenter Hotel

The Carpenter Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel – Austin, TX
The Carpenter Hotel – Austin, TX
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Carpenter Hotel

Located in Austin, a 13-minute walk from Shoal Beach, The Carpenter Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. Each room comes with air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Austin Convention Center is 1.5 miles from The Carpenter Hotel, while Capitol Building is 2.1 miles away. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 953 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Overall wonderful experience! Room was very modern and the location was perfect!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing hotel in a great location. Super cool spot, very lovely staff. I will stay here always!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was great, just out of the chaos of downtown & congress st, but an easy lime bike or uber away. There’s a peaceful ambience to the hotel, the coffee bar is excellent & adorable. I’d definitely stay here again. The bed wasn’t very comfortable. I got the queen room, I’d upgrade to the king next time for more space & light.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved our stay, as always. Pool was crowded and needed additional seating besides loungers.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast fine. Burger awesome!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was here mostly for the saltwater pool, which is more of a lounger than a swimmer, and it was excellent. The room was comfortable and stylish and I was impressed by the HVAC system. It was very humid weather during my stay but my room never got damp and the air was always pleasant inside. Not easy to do in central Texas summer in the rain! The restaurant and bar were well-decorated with live plants and artwork. People commented on my trip photos saying “ok Wes Anderson!” which I thought was fun and accurate. I will definitely be back to stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved the location near the lake and river. Great bars and restaurant near by. Everything you could want and need in an area. Amazing bar and food. Really cool vibe, it feels like a hub for creatives. The rooms were a touch small. But very comfortable. There were dogs barking outside our window.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Incredible

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was a cute hotel but the actual accommodations tower was more university dorm than hotel. Also there was no security pass to the elevators which were open to the street and quite far from reception. Lastly - the fridge in the room was completely full of beverages for $$ - and when I moved them to try and fit in my own snacks - I ended up getting charged for drinks I never consumed. I phoned to have the charges reversed - but to date I haven’t seen the credit.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a parking problem the first night, we had requested parking but there was none when our plane was late so we had to park on the street. Otherwise, all was fine!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    All of the greenery. Coffee was great. Nice staff. Easy to have dog with us!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very authentic place, green, peaceful, great coffee, nice restaurant. Loved it all!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice, relaxed hotel with a good restaurant and bar, plus friendly staff. We hung out a lot on the premises during a 3-day stay and really enjoyed our stay. Very quiet at night, got some great sleep. We appreciated the amenities. Bathroom sinks are weirdly small. That's such a minor thing, though.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was built in 1928 and the remodel was done impeccably. It was so beautiful and they used such high end supplies. It was so nice to look around and see such works of art in the craftsmanship. They had three restaurants on the property. Their food was delicious! We tried them all. They also had numerous conversation areas that were lovely. They had a library and a gift shop. We also loved that our room had a living room with a real comfortable leather chair and velveteen sofa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The only very small thing was they had instant coffee and no tea bags in the rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Kind staff and great pool!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about The Carpenter Hotel

Does The Carpenter Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Carpenter Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Carpenter Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Carpenter Hotel.
Does The Carpenter Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Carpenter Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Carpenter Hotel have a fitness center?
The Carpenter Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Carpenter Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Carpenter Hotel is located at 400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Carpenter Hotel
  • The Austonian 0.9 mi
  • Austin Convention Center 1.2 mi
  • Texas State Capitol 1.4 mi
  • University of Texas at Austin 2.0 mi
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium 2.2 mi
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum 2.4 mi
  • Fantastic Fest 3.0 mi

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