The Carpenter Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (719 reviews)
400 Josephine Street , Austin , us
+1 512-682-5300

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 719 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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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jen B • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Most importantly, the bed was comfortable and the room was dark and quiet. We loved how this hotel was designed and decorated, from the rooms to the common areas, restaurant and coffee shop. We also enjoyed the pool in the heat of an Austin summer.

Cons:

Parking on-site was expensive. We found off-site parking close by but a bit of a pain to deal with a car.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • au
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • solo_traveller • mx
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Shellie • extended_group • us
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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tina • solo_traveller • us
10
Chill downtown oasis
Pros:

Very chill, the location was exceptional

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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jaD1208VS • NONE
10
The best!
Pros:

The carpenter is in a fabulous location, The hotel itself has a The hotel itself has an incredible atmosphere and the room was perfect. I could not have asked for more!

2026-06-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Lasse • extended_group • no
2
Cons:

They messed up our payments and charged us more than what we should have paid as they charged one room via Booking.com and one room separately when we checked out. I tried reaching out to the hotel to fix this as the difference was quite substantial, but they have yet to respond to my email, more than a month later and thus I feel that I need to post such a negative review even though the hotel and rest of experience in it iself was really nice.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Charming spot, perfect for a staycation!
Pros:

Wonderful attention to detail, and the patio/pool area is like a little oasis. Also highly recommend brunch!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Viktoriya • couple • us
7
Very good location
Pros:

Chilled vibes

Cons:

Rooms are very small

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Chandler • couple • us
9
Very cozy and visually appealing hotel
Pros:

Hotel was very nice. Loved all the greenery. Room was unique and cool.

Cons:

Parking situation was a bit of a pain for a first time guest. Also was not aware that there was a daily parking fee if driving a POV.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Luis VBP • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Design, food, staff and pool

Cons:

The AC was a little loud and disturbed my sleep. Our room was also not cleaned once.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Igor • family_with_children • hr
5
Pros:

Good coffee and good breakfast.

Cons:

We like cool hipster hotels, but this one is not cool, it looks cheap. Defenitely not worth the price.
Beds are small.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
Peaceful & Cute!
Pros:

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.

Cons:

The bed wasn’t very comfortable. I got the queen room, I’d upgrade to the king next time for more space & light.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast fine. Burger awesome!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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chelseamH8021DQ • NONE
10
Great for families, couples, or solo. Quiet rooms. Beautiful hotel in great location.
Pros:

Fantastic experience. Hotel was clean, beautiful, and perfect for what we needed. Family came while I was there for business. Pool was great and clean. Rooms are very quiet and my husband even said he couldn’t hear the shower from the living quarters. Water gets very warm/hot and water pressure was great (important to me). Staff were very helpful and friendly. Can’t beat the quality, price, and location. I’m recommending this hotel to family and friends.

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor
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janxtrip • NONE • Austin, Texas
10
An Austin Gem
Pros:

First stay at The Carpenter and definitely not our last. The kitchen provided one of the best meals I have had in Austin. The room was fun. The theme and design throughout was so thoroughly well executed. The pool was charming. The staff was ON POINT at every interaction. Friendly. Helpful. Wonderful. But most of all was what my partner and I talked about—the hotel feels like an oasis. You don't have the feeling you're sitting off of two busy roads. The trees, plants, and layout of the property give a nice seclusion. We were reminded of our recent trip to Costa Rica.

2026-06-17 • via Tripadvisor
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sabnfab • NONE • Austin, Texas
8
Relaxing weekend
Pros:

Beautiful hotel that transports you to a different place where you can relax, eat well and connect with yourself and your partner.

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor