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400 Josephine Street, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704

The Carpenter Hotel - Historic Union Hall Transformed into a Pool-Side Austin Retreat

Located in South Austin's leafy district, this boutique Austin hotel occupies the historic Carpenters Local 1266 Union Hall from 1948. The Carpenter Hotel features 93 guest rooms with concrete floors, mid-century banquet seating, and platform beds with striped textiles. A 24-hour front desk, room service, and free WiFi serve guests throughout the property. The onsite Carpenters Hall restaurant, housed in the original brick building, offers indoor and patio dining with a menu highlighting Texas produce and proteins. Hotel Coffee café provides locally-sourced coffee, empanadas, breakfast tacos, and sandwiches. The outdoor pool includes a red phone for poolside food service. Situated one block from the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike trail, the property stands within 1 mile of Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, and 1.5 miles from the Austin Convention Center.

Pros

Historic union hall architecture preserved with original brick walls and honey-colored wood details

Record player available in communal space for guest entertainment

Half-price wine bottles offered every Wednesday

Poolside yoga classes and local vendor markets regularly hosted

Cons

Only the main building with lobby and restaurant faces the street

1.5 miles distance to downtown attractions

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King Room Disability Access
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Balcony
Queen Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Disability Access
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Single Room Disability Access
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Austin 1.6 km
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 15.7 km
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK) 114.5 km
Train
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train900 m
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

400 Josephine Street, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704
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400 Josephine Street, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704
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