Find your haven near Zilker Park with an outdoor pool oasis and happy hour vibes. Treat yourself to top-notch dining options that will leave you feeling refreshed.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 20 min drive
Austin Station - 15 min walk
Downtown Station - 30 min walk
Restaurants
Palmer Events Center - 8 min walk
P. Terry's - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Nido - 5 min walk
Barton Springs Saloon - 2 min walk
About this property
The Carpenter Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lady Bird Lake and South Congress Avenue. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the coffee shop/cafe for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights include a poolside bar and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
93 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Pool gate
What to do
Stereo
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1948
Picnic area
Terrace
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Music library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 3
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Front entrance ramp
Pool hoist on site
Area rugs in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
53-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Carpenters Hall – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Carpenter Coffee Bar – On-site coffee shop. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 27.06 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Concierge service
Pool access
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Covered self-parking costs USD 35 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 0803832709
Also known as
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel
The Carpenter Hotel Austin
The Carpenter Hotel Hotel Austin
Frequently asked questions
Does The Carpenter Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Carpenter Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Carpenter Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Carpenter Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Carpenter Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 35 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Carpenter Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Carpenter Hotel and nearby?
The Carpenter Hotel has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Carpenter Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Carpenters Hall.
Does The Carpenter Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around The Carpenter Hotel like?
The Carpenter Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Lady Bird Lake and 16 minutes' walk from Zilker Park. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
The Carpenter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Good hotel
Good stay for business travel
Jake
Jake, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 December 2024
Not too good
Not very good at all. The room was so inconvenient. I do not do my make-up in the bathroom so I could barely see how to do some of it sitting on the couch because the lighting was awful unless it was daytime and the drape was opened. Lighting was pitiful. The bathroom faucet had a tiny stream of water coming out. Almost unusable. The shower was great and the location was really good for me and my husband. The ceiling was old concrete as well as the floor. It they want that motif someone should at least clean them up some. We didn’t have to pay for parking which was good and we felt our car was safe in the parking garage. Not too many areas were very safe in Austin overall. We had only one washcloth when we arrived and put the sign on the door not to clean the room. But they did anyway and then we had no washcloths or hand towels. They said they had not been cleaned yet but finally got us one washcloth and a hand towel.
Susan D.
Susan D., 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2024
Laid-back experience
Lovely indoor outdoor setting.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Happy to Go Back!
The Carpenter is a lovely place -- lots of concrete, mattresses low to the ground, hipster vibe with lots of pleasant dogs and coffee. The location is good although I prefer the sister hotel, The San Jose, on South Congress for locale. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Austin and John and the three baristas at the wonderful coffee shop.
William Fred
William Fred, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2024
J R
J R, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Stellar location
Great location for the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Stellar
It was a pleasant experience in a great location.
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
Great service!!!
This hotel had 5 star service. The staff was on top of every request within moments. We dealt most with Joseph at the front desk. Very friendly Brooklyn guy who made sure everything was good.
The style of the hotel is a bit off the wall and fairly typical of Austin: a fusion collision of industrial, Bauhaus, and dorm room, but all appears to be very carefully thought out.
I would definitely recommend this place.
Tina
Tina, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 October 2024
Derrick
Derrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
AMANDA
AMANDA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
This was the best place to stay for ACL. It was a short walk, and had everything we needed close by.
Lexie
Lexie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Nice design
Omar
Omar, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
LaRhonda
LaRhonda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Beautiful vintage hotel. Will definitely stay here next time we are in Austin
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
4 October 2024
Such an underrated hotel!
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Katharyn
Katharyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Jonathon
Jonathon, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Beautiful interiors and landscaping. Nice staff. Slow kitchen in restaurant.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
A great hotel. I was here for a film festival and it was perfectly located for that. But it was also just a very solid place to stay. Solid vibes, good food, and just really cool. Great bed too, a rarity in hotels
Katie
Katie, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Love this hotel the only suggestion is that there is no USB plug-in in the room. Other than that, we love this hotel and we stay here all the time.