The Carpenter Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (683 reviews)
400 Josephine Street , Austin , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 683 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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Tamar couple il
6
Pros:

Very clean
Location is nice and close to attractions

Cons:

The building and corridors Looks very old
Didn’t feel safe enough to stay for 1 person

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
Modern hotel a bit out of town, but in an up-coming area of Austin
Pros:

Lovely modern hotel, nice raw look to the place, comfortable room

Cons:

All good

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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kathryn solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Real character and an oasis that you only realise is there when you walk through the door.

Bianca on the front desk at 10 pm when id already checked out and was exhausted after working at a trade show . I was moving onto a different hotel and she was so helpful - charged my phone , helped with my bag. Lovely woman!

Cons:

The gym they partner with is great but a mile away - in the heat thats a bit far when you dont have a car.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Tracy extended_group us
6
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller us
10
I wish we'd stayed longer
Pros:

I loved everything about our stay and will absolutely be staying here again. It's a really well designed hotel and the experience was wonderful. It was quiet and chill while we were there and I would love to plan another trip to Austin to have an excuse to stay here again. The bed and the pillows were so comfortable. The food at the restaurant was great and the coffee shop was both convenient and delicious.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Cooper couple us
10
This hotel has a great location and a hip Austin vibe.
Pros:

I liked the decor, it was colorful, modern and included a nice dining restaurant with a lounge and a cafe for breakfasts. The location was perfect for strolling the bridge and river trails. Close to the best area of downtown Austin.

Cons:

I really liked it. No complaints.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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David couple us
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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H-B couple us
4
Cons:

It was too noisy with dogs barking and people yapping in the hallway. Needs to be more soundproof.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Cory solo_traveller ky
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Roxanne solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn couple us
9
Great hotel in a great location
Pros:

The location is excellent and having some outdoors space was nice for our length of stay. We were the only ones interested in the bikes, so we explored the city for a few days on those, which was a definite bonus!

Cons:

The only thing that I didn’t love was the bed, which was not terribly comfortable for me. Everything else was great!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Carlos solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Great location. Access to coffee bar and a restaurant on premises. Pool was great

Cons:

Pool was a little dirty otherwise amazing. Some ruckus from near by saloons, but to be expected with walking distance from everything.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
7
724donnaf Business San Mateo, California
6
Cool hip hotel; not comfortable
Pros:

The hotel felt like a renovated union hall. 1960s bauhaus communist luxe. It was a unique place and the staff was so so good. Just the vibe was off. No place to sit and relax except the coffee bar which was always packed. Too hot to sit outside. A cool hip place but not a comfy vibe. Beds were 12” off the floor so you feel like you are sleeping near the floor. Not worth the very high price.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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Louis couple us
10
Excellent overnight stay.
Pros:

Unique

Cons:

Was difficult to locate at night.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Kudo solo_traveller jp
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Anil solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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francina solo_traveller us
10
Home away from home.
Pros:

Love the ambiance, the staff and atmosphere

Cons:

My room, and the pool.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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shu couple jp
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Henrik solo_traveller se
8
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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jillw492 NONE
10
Cute 🥰
Pros:

Everything about the area was nice. A large selection of restaurants all within walking distance to include the restaurant in the hotel itself. Austin is just a friendly city, and the Carpenter did not disappoint.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor