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The Carpenter Hotel

Name: The Carpenter Hotel
Address: 400 Josephine Street, Austin, US

9.1/ 10Excellent

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📍400 Josephine Street · Austin ↗

📞+15126825300·Official site ↗

Check-in 04:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Air conditioningSwimming poolLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 55 facilities +

Review

Official

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy a meal at Carpenters Hall or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 413 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-06

Guests praise the unique design, pool, dining, and staff. Complaints focus on high parking fees, inconsistent bed comfort, cleaning lapses, pricing disputes, and noise.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location10.0

Value9.0

Service9.0

＋ PraisedUnique design and vibe · Friendly and helpful staff · Convenient location · Good dining experience

－ ComplaintsExpensive parking · Inconsistent bed comfort · Small room size · Limited breakfast options

KEYIdeal for design lovers. Check parking fees, bed comfort, and cleaning details beforehand.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and what attractions are nearby?＋

Located 1km from Shoal Beach and near the Convention Center, it scores 10.0 for location, offering easy access to Austin's key sites and the airport.

diningWhat dining options does the hotel offer?＋

The hotel features an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and room service. Guests praise the dining quality, though some note limited breakfast options may incur extra charges.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Children are welcome with kid meals provided. Families appreciate the design and pool, but note small sinks, AC noise, and high parking fees as potential drawbacks.

businessIs it comfortable for business travelers?＋

Business guests praise the service and ambiance but complain about low beds, poor soundproofing, and lack of basic amenities like bottled water.

coupleWhat are the pros and cons for couples?＋

Couples love the unique design, pool, and friendly staff. Cons include expensive parking, occasional bed discomfort, and inconsistent service response.

roomHow are the room facilities and services?＋

Rooms feature AC, balconies, and free WiFi. While design is praised, some guests report bed comfort issues and noise. Staff like Manny are highly rated, though cleaning consistency varies.

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Room types · 12

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RoomDeluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 3

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a seating area, a dining area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomSingle Room - Disability Access

Single Room - Disability Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a seating area, a dining area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 3

The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a safe deposit box, as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room

2 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 4

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a seating area and a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

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RoomDouble Room - Disability Access

Double Room - Disability Access

2 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 4

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a seating area and a dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomStandard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

2 × Double bed29 ㎡up to 4

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a safe deposit box, as well as a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 3

This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room - Disability Access

King Room - Disability Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 3

This air-conditioned triple room has a mini-bar, a safe deposit box as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomStandard King Room

Standard King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 ㎡up to 3

This triple room is air-conditioned and has a minibar, a safe deposit box as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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Queen Room

1 × Queen bed23 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomStandard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

1 × Large bed23 ㎡up to 2

The double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a safe deposit box along with a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

1 × King bedup to 3

1 King BedFeatures a private furnished balcony Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited), minibar (fees may apply), and local meal delivery serviceSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phoneComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking

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The Carpenter Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 12

Deluxe King Room

Single Room - Disability Access

Superior King Room

Double Room

Double Room - Disability Access

Standard Quadruple Room

King Room

King Room - Disability Access

Standard King Room

Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Facilities · 55

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