This hotel should have 5 stars! It's so adorable!! We had good service and stay here in the few times we have stayed. They have a pool, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. The pool was relatively kid friendly. Not many kids, but also groups who were friendly towards children. You can order canned beer and select menu items (the fries are amazing!) from the restaurant, poolside. I would recommend walking in to the bar if you want a cocktail. The plants at carpenter are so nicely done and gorgeous. They also have a cute little shop with their goods. Rooms are comfortable and a bit similar to the Ace Hotel Palm Springs! read more

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Amazing location and design. Low key but pretty functional. Hip crowd. Good restaurant. read more

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I was excited! The plane was landing in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. I've never been to Austin before, or Texas for that matter but here I was, in the Lone Star State. Excitement quickly gave way to the fact that it was 12:20AM and I had made several flights to accommodate an eventful but exhausting day. All my companion and I wanted, in fact needed, was a comfortable place to have a deep recuperating sleep. "No fear," I assured my sweetheart, I've booked us a great establishment to stay at tonight. "It's boutique," I said proudly. In the interest of saving you time and heartache my friends, I shall skip to the end. The experience was horrible, I looked the fool in front of my lovely and a good night's sleep was not had. The sheets on the bed were stained and dirty. They were obviously not washed and looked to have been just reused. The dark color decor and tiles gave the room, especially bathroom, a dingy feel but the sheets made it impossible to stay without feeling sick. Afterwards, I had the lovely experience of spending time with my tired love in the hotel lobby at 2:30AM, while we waited for another room. And you know what they say? No room, no boom-boom. We checked into our 2nd room around 3:45AM and sat on two chairs for the next 4 hours before we checked out. Since then I've always suspected my significant other loves me a little less than she did before. I can't prove it but you know, I swear I can feel it. Well, you gotta choose your battles. Stay thinking the positive and drinking cold beers my friends... read more

This place is DARLING, CHARMING, and would absolutely return. Pros: - the whole place is aesthetically beautiful, and the rooms are too. Beautiful tile, colors, fixtures - it feels super clean - love that the room has AC and a ceiling fan so you can pick and choose - really nice organic hemp products - super comfy bed (nice and firm) and pillows - the coffee shop downstairs is soooo cute - I had my own little private deck - great attention to detail - a magnet "DND" sign for the door, a wall with all the FAQs, answers, and resources you usually need at hotels, cans of free water vs bottles - nice big tv with Netflix Cons: - the bathroom sink is small. Like really small. Like I can hardly rinse my toothbrush off - the shower is big and beautiful and spacious but it has zero shelving to put stuff on - the chairs at the desk are like, not sit-able for work. They're really low and reclined. read more

Best hotel ever! The food was so good from the cafe. The drinks were great at the restaurant, but we didn't have a chance to try the food there. Clean, neat rooms and a very pretty pool/outdoor area. Loved it!!! read more

Note: My employer paid for this stay. _____ When I had the chance to book any hotel (within reason) in Austin for a four-night work trip, I knew I wanted to stay at The Carpenter Hotel. I had some friends who stayed there in 2018 for a weekend visit, and I was able to check their room out then. Other than some furniture and decor refreshes, a lot has stayed the same since the Bunkhouse acquisition. Vibes are still strong. The staff was pleasant throughout my stay. They were great at answering my questions about the booking my work had done for the room upon check-in. Although I thought check-in was a little clunky, that may be partly due to my travel brain. When I arrived, I parked in the 15-minute parking by the cafe and brought my bags inside. After getting my keys, I was provided information on parking on-site. I wasn't told where the garage was, but I knew it could be easy to find as it would be around the block somewhere. As I was about to head back outside to my car, I realized I needed to do something with my bags, so I asked the second person at the desk if they would hold my bags. They were friendly and put the bags in the room behind the desk while I ran outside to handle parking my car and paying for it. The room is minimal yet elegant and cozy. Even though my balcony faced the pool, I didn't find the restaurant noise to be too much. If you are a sensitive sleeper, you have the added bonus of a bedside white noise machine. The bed is quite plush, making for a great restful night's sleep. The snack box and minifridge are well stocked for any purchases but don't expect there to be any room for leftovers you might have from restaurant meals. Overall, it was a lovely stay, but I don't think I could've afforded it for a personal trip. I took a point off here because they missed the mark with the amenities fee, which is $25/night + tax. For the level of luxury they've set themselves at, this doesn't seem warranted as it's covering the pool. What else? There's not a gym on-site to maintain. Why not roll that into the total cost versus having us pay for it at check-in? Also, during my check-in process, they could've offered to take my bags to the room while I parked in the garage. While it's a small action, it's a level of service that takes the hospitality and care up a notch. read more

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Felt like I was in a Wes Anderson film. The decor and architecture makes your stay feel like a unique experience. Mini quiche in the coffee bar was excellent. Limited lunch menu was expensive, would like to see free coffee bar set up for guests. read more

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Absolutely LOVED this hotel. It will definitely be where I stay every time I visit Austin. The hotel is in perfect location and the vibes are immaculate! ORDER the breakfast tacos! They are a must (before they run out ). To top it all off, they have text concierge! Woke up from a long night out and ordered breakfast right from my phone! Didn't have to get out of bed. It's like you're own personal assistant. I'll be back for my daily $5 espresso martini read more

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Peaceful Cool Clean Vibey Oh and.... DOGS! This has been our home for a week as we welcomed a grandchild. It's been a wonderful relaxed stay. The rooms are modern and minimal. Nice products. I love the early morning in the cafe. I love the late nights in the cafe. lol. It's a great way to wind down. We had so much fun at the pool with our toddler grandies! You can order food on your phone and it shows up quickly. The hospitality is key here at The Carpenter. Warm and friendly staff. It was refreshing. Thank you for the smiles! Very clean! This place is exceptionally clean. Location is prime!!! Near everything you need. Food and shopping! You can even walk to many eateries from here. read more

Be very careful of undisclosed pricing and fees for this hotel. I was told parking was $30 per night and charged $35 per night. Also charged an amenity fee and taxes never disclosed. Their answer was sorry. I will never stay here again. read more

What a great spot! We booked The Carpenter for a recent work trip, and while I wasn't sure what to expect, it exceeded expectations. Online it looked great, but often those places don't quite match the photos--IYKYK--but this one did. We were pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the grounds beautiful, and the landscaping lush. It was graduation weekend, so hotels were pricey, but this was more affordable and centrally located--close to trails and downtown. Our rooms were small but clean, well appointed, and had a modern, minimalist feel. The hotel coffee shop was exceptional--though I wish it opened earlier than 7am when traveling. The place draws a local crowd for the café and restaurant, so it had a lively, friendly vibe throughout the day. We'd absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it for your next Austin visit. read more

Didn't stay at the hotel but tried out the downstairs restaurant per a recommendation. It's a very nice cute place with beautiful decor and light wood beam features. Would highly recommend the atmosphere for a lunch with friends or a nice date night. Street parking is pretty dicey, there is not a lot of spaces at all since it's mostly for nearby businesses. It's in a very tight neighborhood. The food is fairly pricey, but can be slightly less if you come during happy hour before 5. We got the crispy oyster mushrooms which had great texture and a complementing sauce as well as the cheese plate, with fantastic variety. I really enjoyed everything I tried and thought it was pretty unique. Service was pretty good and attentive. read more

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We stayed at the Carpenter Hotel for two nights last month when we were back in Austin for a wedding. I definitely enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again. The great? The service. Our flight was always going to get in after midnight, but then with delays? We didn't arrive to check in until after 2 am. They don't have a manned lobby at that point, but they texted earlier in the day and we called them when we arrived, and the friendliest member of staff was there to let us in and check us in within minutes (and cheerful about it)! The service at the front desk was great throughout. Also great? The room. Just cool and comfortable and everything we needed for our stay. Seriously, this place has style. But it isn't style over substance to the point where things don't make sense or the room isn't comfortable. It was beautiful AND comfortable. Also great? There are a lot of amenities at the hotel? We didn't swim in the pool (December stay) or eat at the restaurant, but we did visit the coffee shop each morning before heading out. I liked the location, but I think it will be even better in a few years when construction is done. We walked to downtown one morning and it wasn't a long walk at all, but you just walk past a lot of construction and empty lots right now. (As someone that hasn't lived in Austin since 2016 and doesn't visit too often, this area of town looked so different!) Overall, we had a really nice stay at the Carpenter. Very cool, very Austin, very good vibes/service. I recommend it. read more

What a little Portlandesque Austin gem! I booked based on affordability, location, and curiosity (I love anything and everything offbeat, and architectural), but found myself surprised by new elements of the hotel each day of my three day stay. If you're reading this review in an effort to decide if this hotel is for you, here are a few ins and outs that I found helpful. Booking: I booked through a third party in order to take advantage of a room deal. The hotel seem to embrace promotions and room deals so shop around before booking. Check-in & Parking: Driving from Houston, it was interesting to see a parking spot for check in, street parking and a $35 per day small private parking garage instead of a parking lot outside of downtown. Upon check in I was given an aesthetic map, and number for text concierge serve, for those who (like myself) would prefer to text. It was nice to see gender neural option restrooms, a coffee shop seemingly straight from Portland, a quality restaurant, a sparkling pool and accessibility friendly pathway to my room. Rooms: The rooms are intimate, intentionally minimalist, and thoughtfully designed. Each room has a balcony (some with better views than others). I appreciated the textural variety of blue tiles, and warm orange brick to creating a unique offbeat vibe. My room had a full length mirror, small seating table, television, and bed (on the floor), semi-open shower. Service: The text concierge was a treat. I opted for tool service on my first night and the dish arrived warm, the food was delicious (and very rich). What's here: The location is incredibly convenient. While I wouldn't say it's walkable (due to busy roads), the hotel is close to Zilker park, and Ladybird lake. You're also right across from PJs (which is walkable) and near El Venado (the queso and tacos are fabulous). Who stays here: With its offerings I found myself surrounded by many other hipster 30 something's. I passed a few couples and one or two families and girl groups. I don't see this as a kid friendly spot. While I'm sure they can stay comfortably, the hotel does not seem offer amenities catered to children and families. There's also a fair bit of walking based on your room location, and the beds sit on the floor, so I could see those with mobility concerns booking through the hotel directly, to ensure the staff understands their needs. read more

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I had a wonderful stay at the Carpenters Hotel. Even before I stepped foot on the property, the service was phenomenal. Shout out to Joseph for be so helpful. Great food menu, clean rooms. Beautiful/Unique facilities. The elevators smell great. The neighborhood is very walkable and there's ton of dining in walking distance. The only things I wish they had were wash cloths for face and body, and more room on the fridge. it comes stocked with items that you won't necessarily use because they cost but overall everything else was great! read more

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Stayed here for one night paying over $300 for a room. Upon check in I was told I'd need to pay $45 to do so "early" as check in was at 4 pm. It was 1:30 in the afternoon and rainy. Since the pool was out of the Q given the weather, I'd hoped it wouldn't be an issue to head to the room. I mentioned my flight was at 6 am so I'd be leaving by 4:30, but that went unanswered. The hotel has no control over the weather of course, but I'd hoped for the price of the room they'd of at least checked in with someone to see if the fee could be waved. Additional context: Sunday with no line and an empty lobby. When I came back around 4 to check in, the room was dissatisfying. Cheap lawn chairs on the patio with a dirty ash tray. Also yuck to allowing smoking on the patio... the Q-tips in the bathroom had been opened and used... complete with ear wax... As others have mentioned, cement flooring and a very industrial feel to the small rooms. No drawers and oddly high shelving make it hard to unpack. No coffee maker. No water in room other than the kind they charge you for. $20+ "amenities" fee when there's no gym...nothing complimentary, and you can't even check in until 4 pm. Oh and no affordable parking. Finally, the train is loud and goes all night. There is a homeless camp across the street with shouting and fighting. If you're going to spend a few hundred dollars for a room in Austin, spend it somewhere else where they understand the higher price point means great service and amenities. They'll also likely be more personable and empathetic to early check in given weather or flight time. Carpenter Hotel still has a long way to go. read more

Loved the decor, good tasting food and drinks. Would def come back, especially for happy hour!

My husband and I stayed here for a cozy honeymoon weekend, and it was everything we hoped for. The aesthetics and ambiance created such a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. The pool was a highlight absolutely beautiful and the smash burger with fries was incredibly tasty. After the excitement of our wedding day, we were craving a staycation vibe, and this hotel delivered perfectly. We loved that we didn't have to leave the property to enjoy ourselves the on-site restaurant and coffee shop were such convenient and enjoyable additions. It was the perfect spot to unwind and soak in those just-married moments. read more

Omg the carpenter hotel is soooo cute and cozy!!!! It's definitely a fun boutique type hotel and better than ur average Hilton! The walk to your room is so beautiful and feels like ur walking through a hotel in tulum. their rooms are set up to have a lofty and cozy feel and are loaded w a nice variety of drinks and snacks for ur stay! all rooms also have a lovely balcony for u to enjoy the breeze and beautiful view over the hotel restaurant and pool. My room also came w soft, fresh towels and a set of 2 robes. It was so cute. Besides the rooms being soooo cute and comfortable, the hotel also has a pool, downstairs restaurant, coffee bar and gift shop! The pool was a pretty decently sized and has a nice setup with umbrellas and tanning chairs to lay out on. the pool may have been one of my favorite things about this hotel! Their coffee was decent but they have a warm and inviting space for u to sit and relax or do some work on your laptop. The downstairs restaurant is open to anybody (not only hotel guests), and has a lot of seating both inside and outside. I didn't get a chance to eat there but when I was walking around during my stay they did seem fairly busy. Overall I loved my stay here and the location is absolutely perfect. you're right in the middle of the city and nearby zilker park and so many cool restaurants/shops! read more

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After hiking the Zilker Nature Preserve, I walked 30 minutes to the coffee shop inside this hostel. It was closed despite what they advertised on the website. No worries! The host let me order a hard cider and two warm chocolate chip cookies with sea salt on top and take it into the lobby area where there's seating, outlets and strong wifi. read more

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I had a lovely stay here for an event in downtown Austin. I traveled solo and felt very very safe which is imprtant to me when I travel alone. The staff was AMAZING and provided a very personal experience. I had apps and a cocktail at the bar and the service and food/drinks were top notch! I normally don't sleep well in hotels, but had a great sleep here. I expected it to be loud as it's located in downtown Austin, but it was very quiet and peaceful. I love all the details put into the rooms, restaurant and lobby. I also enjoyed coffee from their cafe in the morning. Again, staff and coffee were amazing. I will definitely be back again and highly recommend! Also, it's so affordable! :) read more

What a fun and delicious place for dinner! We had a GNO and wandered over after shopping at the Palmer Events center. We did make a reservation in advance so we had no troubles getting in on a Thursday night. We started the night off with two drinks: a rose and the South Lamar, which I recommend. It's like a margarita but not overly sweet. Appetizers: sweet potato tempura. The reviews are right. It is a must try. There are three servings in one order and we gobbled it right up. Perfectly seasoned and fried! Entree: we shared the chicken schnitzel for two, but really it could have fed 3-4 with the green salad, schnitzel and tomato salad sides it came with. I was open to trying it since my friend wanted too but next visit I will definitely try something else. Dessert: chocolate mousse. Amazing! We shared it and once again gobbled it up. The whip cream was fresh and light. It was the perfect balance of chocolate, cream and a light sprinkle of nuts. So so good! All in all, we had a great experience. Service was food and the decor was fun. read more

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We stayed at this hotel for a wedding and the location was great and perfect for the wedding festivities. The room is over 300 a night. I called ahead to ask if there would be a steamer in the room and they said they come with a steamer in room. When we arrived there was no steamer. I called to have one brought up, it took a while and it was broken. I called back to tell them it did not work and that I needed one quick. They never brought it. There was no coffee maker in the room, no way to even purchase water. They gave us hardly any towels. The room has concrete floors, open showers with no curtain, a practically unusable sink and the bed is a mattress about 6 inches off the concrete floor. The real complaints, though, are with the service at the restaurant. The food is expensive , but the service is horrible. We ordered a steak and a burger, when the burger arrived solo we were basically told sorry, we didn't know you wanted the steak. They never offered to discount our meal and my partner just didn't have any food to eat, as the kitchen was closing shortly after they delivered my burger. The staff was rude, I asked for a manager and they told me one would come and never did. When I asked again where the manager is the server laughed in my face. The next day at the pool we ordered drinks that never came. After 30 minutes I text the number asking where the drinks were and she said they'd be "right out". After waiting over 45 minutes we went inside and asked at the bar and they said they had no ticket for any drinks. Bad service for an over 300 dollar a night hotel. read more

We had a lovely stay at The Carpenter! It is very unassuming. It looks small but it's a larger property than we realized. Loved the swanky brick hallways and outdoor areas. Gorgeous outdoor seating everywhere! It was my first time in Austin and the location was great, quiet, and very close to town with lots of walking opportunity. Next to sooo much good food. The pool was never too crowded and the perfect temperature. The room was cozy but had high ceilings and was immaculately clean, very well decorated, so cute and boutique feeling. We loved the provided Marshall speaker, blackout slider, and the patio where we got to eat dinner some nights. Plenty of lighting and outlets. I absolutely loved the decor; warm blue tile and red brick with a brutalist concrete floor. The room was stylish and functional, but nothing felt sacrificed for the trend. It felt like its own unique style that I absolutely adored. So many lovely textures and colors and very thoughtfully done. The AC worked great and the room had a fan, so it was very comfortable at night. I slept like a baby (seriously! My Apple Watch said I was 95%+ recovered every morning!) the bed was very comfortable, great pillows. We were able to easily watch our shows on Netflix on their TV. We parked on the street and had no issue, but there is a paid garage available. I would 1000% stay again. Super easy check in and out. We had a wonderful vacation here, I really can't complain about anything at all! read more

The Carpenter Hotel - Pretty pool! - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

The coffee shop is Cashless. I find this extremely discriminatory, like wtf. Otherwise the coffee is really good.

I booked this hotel because of the location and design. The hotel and room was adorable... great location close to everything! Cons- the customer service is not so great... We arrived around 12:30 pm to check in. We were told the room was ready but we could not check in until 4pm unless we paid an additional $35 (on top of the $300 plus a night) I travel a lot and have never heard of anything like that! It was over 105 degrees outside so we didn't want to leave our luggage in our car. In addition they charged $35 a day for parking ! The pool area was ok...lots of glassware and empty plates left. No one came by to clean until the end of the day . Pool service is slow. You have to text them for drink and food. My son ordered a salad by the pool and they forgot the chicken - he went to the restaurant and was told you can't come in without a shirt on "This is a restaurant "! He said I'm sorry I'm by the pool and just need chicken on my salad... I get it but it's not like it's a 5 star restaurant it's right by the pool with outdoor patio seating. If you are looking for a hotel in Austin that is quaint and a great location I recommend! If you looking for a resort style hotel and pool do not choose this hotel! read more

This spot is beautiful! It is a really fun vibe, with various decor styles and stunning landscaping around the outdoor dining area! It is right across from the pool. The brunch was phenomenal. The carpenter club was three pieces of bread high, and quite delicious. It was slightly overtoasted, but the combo was yummy. The grilled cheese was very rich and filling. The mushrooms make it out of this world! The pickles were sour and crisp! The service was great, and very efficient! read more

The Carpenter Hotel - Grilled Cheese Carpenters Club - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hotel is tucked away from the Main Street which was nice. You don't hear all the traffic from the room. The standard king room was well adequate for the business traveler. Not sure what else the other rooms have to offer. The standard king room was pretty basic. They do offer in room snacks at a cost and room safe which is nice. Didn't care for the high thread count sheets. Ceiling fan was a plus. Didn't use the pool but was a good size. Didn't dine at the restaurant located inside the hotel but there were a lot of people dining there at the time of my stay. read more

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My absolute go to for every Austin trip! Friendly and welcoming staff, clean and has such charming vibe. Highly recommend for a unique Austin experience. read more

RIP OFF - I saw this hotel on a Condé Nast travel recommendation article and so I thought this would have been a much better experience. Seriously a rip off - almost $400 a night to stay in a place that has open, CONCRETE and BRICK corridors, flooring and walls, and hence is COLD and not nice to stay at. The coffee bar and restaurant were good but the place just tries WAY too hard to be "hipster". The hotel doesn't look nearly as nice as online either. The pool is quite underwhelming and right behind the pool (across from the bedrooms) there is a doggy daycare, which means that yes, you can hear dogs barking in the morning :) If you want your room to be cleaned/bed made, you have to ASK for it - I'm sorry, I'm paying hundreds of dollars to stay here and I have to ASK to have my room CLEANED? What? Also, the bath towels were too thin. Unless you're in your early 20s this is seriously not the vibe for a nice place to stay. And if you're in your early 20s I doubt you have hundreds of dollars to drop on a hotel room, so I don't know who their target audience is to be honest. read more

First of all, wow just wow! I absolutely loved everything about staying here. The check-in was easy, the room was Impeccable and the restaurant was my favorite part! I highly recommend staying here if you need to stay in the Austin area. Its location is perfect, you're close to everything, great food fun the water etc. I would definitely stay here again, just for the relaxing vibes at the pool. Oh, did you know you can text the bar from the pool to bring you snacks or a cocktail?That alone warrants a five star review but there's more! The shower in the room was awesome! I'm probably gonna buy the robes that they supply in your restroom as a gift over Christmas because they were so comfy and I don't know anyone that wouldn't want those cute robes. The art and design was on point. All the patina furniture and mid century modern detailing made our staycation feel like real getaway! read more

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I had a great time at Carpenter Hotel. Everything was definitely wonderful. The style of the hotel is very cool and all the staff was very courteous and attentive. The food we had from the restaurant was absolutely delicious and I loved hanging out at the pool. It was my first time visiting Austin and I absolutely loved it! read more

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Very cool exterior, which grabbed me right away. We are big fans of the ace hotel chain, so this was our vibe. It was well decorated, a great pool and very clean. There was a pretty good hipster coffee shop on site with breakfast tacos that we ate almost every day. The bed was super uncomfortable for me, although my wife liked it. Personally I found it rather hard. This is what gave a 4 vs a 5 star, although I suppose that's up to your tastes. Some other things to note: - the service at the restaurant was truly amazing. - I could tell they were slim on staffing but the fact that you text to communicate with them makes things more efficient - pool service was slow when texting so I recommend using the phone by the entrance door to place any drink orders. They pick up and will deliver faster this way. - p terrys is right outside for all your hamburger or veggie burger needs! read more

Worst staff ever. Not only are they not helpful, they are downright rude. The location is good, the hotel itself is cook but the staff are just awful. Will never stay there again. read more

My return on this investment was off the chart. Carpenter Hotel really focused on addition to detail. The blackout wall, amazing cocktails, lights I can turnoff In stages. I have stayed in hundreds of "4 star hotels" across the world. The Carpenter experience is in top 1% read more

Excellent place to stay in Austin and convenient to everything downtown. Fabulous coffee shop which stays busy all day as it is used for meetups by many Austinites. The hotel rooms are what I would call spartanly hip and modern, nothing exciting about them, and the whole place has a vibe of a converted/updated Howard Johnson's Motel. read more

I absolutely loved my stay at the Carpenter Hotel! The room was spacious & clean! The bed and pillows made my day of traveling feel like a dream! Thank you Erin for the sweet treats & note when I got to my room. I have never had anyone do such a kind gesture! I couldn't recommend this hotel enough! Best hotel experience I've had within all my travels. It was the personalized touch that made the difference! read more

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Location (just south of Lady Bird Lake/walkable to Downtown), friendly staff, comfortable bed, having a coffee shop, restaurant, and pool on site, in addition to just being cute grant my two night stay a five star one. As long as you're not looking for plush accommodations, The Carpenter Hotel will fit the bill perfectly. Know before you go: -akin to a Palm Springs/Ojai boutique hotel (used to be something more shaggy but got a lot of aesthetic upgrades) -concrete floors -bed close to the ground -some balconies look on to a parking lot some, the pool read more

The positives and negatives balance out so I am very ambivalent about this stay. I walked by this place a couple of years ago after bar hopping and it instantly caught my eye. The architecture and decor is fresh, open, and inviting. I loved the minimalism of the concrete floors and walls. The bathroom is lovely- the shower was dark, cozy, and got very hot. The room service was delicious. The vibe was off though. I don't know how else to explain it. We were made to feel like we were lucky they deigned to let us stay for the nights we booked instead of being made to feel welcome. Pro tip- if you like to sleep then request a room as far away from the doggie day care as possible. Constant barking. Being there two days and I learned the schedule of when they took the small dogs out vs the larger dogs. The barking starts about 7:00 am, even on the weekends. Asked about the possibility of another room but none were available and they were sorry (not sorry) about the disturbance. I know the hotel personnel can do nothing about the barking, but the management knows this is an ongoing issue and should try to do something to offset the noise for the rooms that overlook the doggie day care. The blackout rolling shade is thin and stops about 6 inches from the wall, the phone in our room didn't work, parking is terrible, the hours posted in the room are different from the hours on the website. All small things that wouldn't even bear mentioning if the ambiance was inviting and we felt welcomed. They just didn't care. So, overall, meh. We won't return for our next monthly weekend getaway in September. read more

The Carpenter Hotel - Room overlooking the doggie day care. - Hotels Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to spend a weekend in Austin with friends. Something big must have been going on in town, because every other hotel was booked to capacity. Luckily for us, it was also the Carpenter Hotel's opening weekend, and our group booked rooms easily. I feel like it might be much harder to get a room here once people find out about it. The hotel has a kitchy summer-camp vibe. The rooms are modern minimalist (I would compare them to a stay at the Aloft): concrete/cinder block/tile construction. The room comes equipped with a clothes steamer, electric kettle/filters/fresh ground coffee for pour over (but no dairy or sweeteners or stirring sticks). Instead of a blackout curtain, you have a blackout sliding door (awesome, actually). Every room has a patio and two folding chairs. There's a safe, a mini fridge, and a TV, but no microwave. Free WiFi, no password/log in required. (Some of this might change by the time you stay here: as I said, it was opening weekend.) The halls are semi-outdoor and also concrete, so sound travels down them pretty well. The hotel has a ton of fantastic outdoor space: picnic tables, covered picnic tables, a pool, and a patio for the restaurant. On a nice day, you could just hang around. There are pecan trees everywhere. There's also a casual wine bar next door with live music. Around the corner is Thom's Market with anything and everything you could need on your stay here (snacks, proper food, allergy-sensitive food, adult drinks, mixers, regular drinks, fancy cheeses, toiletries, gifts, etc). One thing I wish I'd known: this place is super dog friendly. They don't even charge extra for your dog staying with you. (Whichever site we used to book said no pets, so we boarded ours and I'm sad about it.) Location: close to lots of green space and great restaurants. The hotel also has a small covered garage area and some outdoor parking (no charge when we stayed... and also nothing to stop anybody from parking there). The number of spaces seems like it would be insufficient if the hotel were at even half capacity. The staff was extremely friendly and chill and personable. The cappuccino at the hotel cafe was incredible, the sausage kolache was excellent, the cinnamon roll was disappointing. The drinks at the restaurant were good, but on the pricey side and served with too much ice in the cocktails. read more

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