The Carpenter Hotel
400 Josephine Street, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 446 reviews)
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Location, amenities, ease of communication with staff.

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Located in Austin, a 12-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 2.4 miles away. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 7.5 miles from the accommodation.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
The Carpenter Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 24, 2018Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Terrace
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk

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- Doreen
United States of America
“Location, amenities, ease of communication with staff.” - Erica
United States of America
“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...” - Dunham
United States of America
“I liked the blackout panel for the windows and that they supply ear plugs! The staff was very helpful and kind” - Parkhurst
United States of America
“Lovely horticultural design at entry. Very good restaurant & coffee bar.” - Benjamin
United States of America
“The location of the Carpenter Hotel is within walking distance of Zach Theatre, P. Terry's Burgers, Starbuck's, Peter Pan Miniature Golf, and Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail: There's a LOT to do in the neighborhood! The onsite restaurant,...” - Tealanie
United States of America
“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...” - Jessa
United States of America
“Loved everything about The Carpenter Hotel! The staff was amazing and they were very dog friendly. Easy to navigate hotel and everything is clean. Food/room service is delicious!” - Brianna
United States of America
“It was a cool, funky spot, that had great food and great amenities.” - Lawrence
United States of America
“It was such a cool spot right by a lot of fun restaurants and attractions. The actual hotel had a cool 70s feel to it and felt retro and homey. The staff was friendly and we loved having the restaurant and cafe in the hotel. The pool was great for...” - Elodie
France
“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....”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there iron in the room? Can I check in at 2pm?
We have steamers in the rooms and irons on request!Answered on 9 October 2019Are u pet friendly
Yes! Pets are allowed everywhere on property except the pool area and inside our restaurant dinning room. There is no pet fee or pet restrictions. We..Answered on 14 March 2020Do your rooms have televisions?
Yes. In-room televisions include Chromecast and some streaming application options.Answered on 30 December 2021Hi, where can i park?
We have a complimentary first come, first serve parking lot on property. There are also other parking options available off property.Answered on 27 July 2021Can you book a quiet room that has not had pets and away from the doggy day care
We are a pet-friendly hotel, we can't guarantee that there hasn't been a pet in any of our rooms. Our housekeeping team thoroughly cleans, disinfects,..Answered on 9 August 2022Do all rooms have balconies since I smoke I would like to go out on the balcony to smoke
All of the rooms have balconies!Answered on 23 June 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Carpenters Hall
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- HotL Coffee
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch
Amenities of The Carpenter HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Terrace
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Hairdryer
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Refrigerator
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Satellite channels
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- Shallow end
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
The Carpenter Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Carpenter Hotel
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The Carpenter Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Happy hour
- Swimming pool
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Carpenter Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- HotL Coffee
- Carpenters Hall
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The Carpenter Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Austin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Carpenter Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The Carpenter Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
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Check-in at The Carpenter Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.