The Carpenter Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (630 reviews)
400 Josephine Street , Austin , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Unique decor
Friendly staff
Cons:
Overpriced
Service delays
Parking issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Concerns about the decor and feeling more like a garage than a hotel.
Service
9.61
Service issues noted, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
10
Great location, close to festivities; easily walkable as mentioned.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms deemed cramped and pricing noted as a concern.
Amenities
9.63
Concerns about costs associated with amenities like parking.
Value for Money
8.6
Reviewers mentioned feeling it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Mixed experiences with food service and restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
10
Some frustrations but overall enjoyment from several reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Carpenter Hotel, just 1 km from Shoal Beach in Austin, offers a luxurious stay with rooms featuring balconies, air conditioning, and safety deposit boxes.

Top-Notch Amenities
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, private parking, terrace, and a restaurant during your stay. Additionally, benefit from room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Convenient Location
Situated close to Austin Convention Center and Capitol Building, with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport just 12 km away, The Carpenter Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Austin.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at The Carpenter Hotel? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 35 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 630 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.63
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 10
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Jess couple gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller us
10
It felt
Pros:

I think there should be a carpenters hotel and major city in US. I love the layout with the restaurant bar and coffee shop and then hotel separately.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
9
Really good, loved the location and vibe of the place.
Pros:

Design and layout and detailing throughout. A really tranquil setting.

Cons:

Unable to order on the app from poolside as didn’t have a US phone number. Also felt a little overrun with non-residents.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Omar solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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simon solo_traveller au
10
I want to live there
Pros:

The staff to the hotel
Everything was amazing the food and shout to Lucas
The bartender make a great cocktail

Long live the Carpenter

Cons:

That I couldn’t if stayed longer

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Hannah extended_group us
10
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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glendons2026 NONE
4
Beware of this "hotel" and their balooning costs.
Pros:

The bed is about 12" above the concrete floor. Not easy to get out of for healthy adults, I would hate to have mobility issues and try to get on my feet. The decor is concrete, brick and steel, it felt more like a parking garage than a hotel. They charged more for parking than was disclosed; beware parking is NOT free and we were charged $25. Another charge was added for "Amenity Use", I have no idea what this was.

2026-01-03 via Tripadvisor
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Brittany couple us
6
pompous MEH
Pros:

location and vibes

Cons:

too many non hotel guests that get priority accommodation over paying guests. if you want to be an event space, be that, but people paying for a hotel service with no room service available and blaring music new year’s day morning after celebrating NYE was the worst way to wake up. couldn’t use the pool area to relax in the morning bc of the “yoga party” that non guests took over the space. no dinner at the restaurant unless you do prefix- and the prefix had no options my husband could eat. the staff doesn’t seem to give a crap about accommodating guests that have been coming here for years. it’s very much no longer a boutique hotel cute and austin-ish. it’s become another money grub corporate headache. i used to love coming here to reset and relax but they seem to care more about catering to influencers and doing it for the gram with their little events than making sure guests have a good experience. i saw peoples cars getting hit in the parking lot. they over sell spaces for overnight then make ppl double park illegally ( in fire lanes)

It used to feel like a peaceful oasis, a romantic getaway, now it feels frustrating, over stimulating and like every other corporate regulated business. it took them 40 minutes to bring ice to our room! i got SICK from the undercooked pork i ate during their happy hour (since we weren’t allowed to have regular dinner service)

it’s funny too bc NO ONE EVEN CAME TO THEIR PREFIX DINNER. the restaurant was dead yet, us as guests COULDN’T GET FOOD.

TBH, one of the worst experiences that i actually paid for.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Fred couple fr
8
Top
Pros:

Hôtel très confortable. Très bien placé , nous avons pu aller à pieds en 10mn aux festivités du réveillon du nouvel an . Petite terrasse agréable. Le restaurant etait bon et pas trop cher .

Cons:

Petit bémol : pas de café dans la chambre . Dommage à ce prix la .Obligés d aller au café de l hôtel à 12$ pour 2 cafés.. Et parking à 35$/jour mais classique dans les grandes villes si on veut etre bien placé.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
8
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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jacobbQ1362HR Business
10
An unusual recommendation and pleasant surprise
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay here. It’s an unusual place and really makes the stay memorable. I would (and already have) recommend it!

2025-12-19 via Tripadvisor
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Lindsey solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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A3934XSdianah NONE
8
Austin Get Away
Pros:

We used this hotel because it was suggested by the wedding party. It had a very industrial decor vibe. It was close to the venue. We enjoyed our stay.

2025-12-16 via Tripadvisor
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R8035MSgraceh Business
10
Overall, Great
Pros:

Aside from the area surrounding the hotel, the entire experience was lovely. Ambiance was great for a business meeting. Food & Drinks were delicious. Staff was lovely.
Photos online don't do it justice. Quirky decor but it works for this place & Austin!

2025-12-15 via Tripadvisor
V
victoria couple us
10
Pros:

none a available

Cons:

no like

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
1
134Nancy63 NONE Chicago, Illinois
10
Great atmosphere and food
Pros:

Everything was great! The food and service in the restaurant was excellent. The mattress was a little uncomfortable. The atmosphere is really cool, people are very friendly.

2025-12-04 via Tripadvisor
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Purcell couple co
9
Beautiful space, lovely people, just wish it wasn't overpriced.
Pros:

Beautiful space in the rooms and common areas. The attached cafe was great. Bed was comfy, but for the price, small. Same for the room. There was barely enough space to walk around one side of the bed. And for two people, with luggage, it was cramped.

Cons:

Overpriced. Everything else was great.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee