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    The Carpenter Hotel

    3.9 (91 reviews)
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    Sitting area in deluxe king room
    Yara E.

    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.

    Great selection

    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.

    Rebecca A.

    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

    Interior
    Cathy L.

    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.

    Gender neutral restrooms in the lobby
    Brittany B.

    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.

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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!

    Grace H.

    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!

    Pretty pool!
    Alyssa W.

    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!

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

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    4.3
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