The Carpenter Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (727 reviews)
400 Josephine Street , Austin , US

Paid
Children 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

Location

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 727 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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Pallavi • solo_traveller • us
8
A nice stay in a chic but slightly overpriced hotel.
Pros:

It’s close to the springs and designed nicely.

Cons:

I had one negative interaction with the staff who didn’t understand the fees that were already paid via booking. She was young and a bit immature/unprofessional. And then right after I had an extremely positive interaction with another staff member who figured out what my booking was. She knew how to welcome people and the other one was just surly and not at all hospitable.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

I absolutely love the Carpenter! We're from Austin and have stayed here for a little staycation on my birthday and my sister's. It's extremely comfortable and calming environment. The balcony and pool especially are great. It's very central to the rest of downtown areas you might want to go to. During both stays, we've walked to dinner, which is not always possible in Austin.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Noelle • couple • us
9
We had an amazing time at this hotel and will be returning!
Pros:

The property was gorgeous. We loved the hotel and the beds were so comfy!

Cons:

The pool was a bit crowded, but that is to be expected in the summer. The only downfall for us was at the TV in the room didn’t work.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • au
1
Never again
Pros:

Trendy

Cons:

No coffee or tea in the rooms!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Aarti • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Kiran • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • it
9
Hotel molto curato, design divertente in stile industriale. Spazi ampi e luminosi. Caffetteria per la colazione molto ca
Pros:

Design curato nei minimi particolari, spazi ampi, atmosfera.

Cons:

Quando siamo arrivati la piscina era chiusa per 1 ora, perché c’era un corso privato di acquagym.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Cheyne • family_with_children • us
10
A really great staycation
Pros:

I loved the vibes, the pool was awesome! So much greenery and it was tucked away in the heart of Austin! The rooms were nice and decorated well, there was an awesome selection of snacks and things to purchase in room! I loved the robe and the fact that we had a patio!

Cons:

I liked it all!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • ca
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Angel • couple • us
10
Great staycation
Pros:

We didn’t get to use to pool but it was a great stay. The location, staff, architecture was great! We were able to enjoy the unit even the ones near the dog day care. Parking was easy also.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
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