Carpenter In Aust - North Browning

Came to eat at the little dinner down stairs and had the best muscles shishito peppers and cheese cake I’ve ever had in my life. Sarah was the best. She was so sweet and knowledgeable. Will be back soon!

This place was a saving grace for us before and during the pandemic when we needed a place to escape to but could not go far. There was very little that we could fault about this hotel until our most recent stay. It’s the first time we’ve been back sinceand the southern hospitality we were so accustomed to was nowhere to be found. When we arrived 2.5 hours earlier than 4pm (their check-in time), we were told quite coldly that we’d have to pay $30 to get into the empty and available room early. This is such a gross thing to do to clients. I understand the logistical need for late check-in times, but if there’s a room we booked for 2 days clean and available when we arrive, you won’t allow us to occupy it for 34 hours instead of 31 (check-out is at 11am) unless we pay up? How corporate. It’s also a big bummer to be hit with $35 parking per night when that’s a completely new thing and was never communicated at booking or in a welcome email. The whole chill energy of this onetime gem has changed and it’s sadly just another microcosm of Austin of late.

This retro hotel is very nice with a great atmosphere! Pretty decent location, close to terry’s bbq which you can walk to. My only issue is parking is not included and is about $35 per day.

Party of 2. We did a lot of research before landing on the Carpenter Hotel (CH) for our 3-night stay in Austin. It was important to us that the hotel we chose was local (not a big chain) and that it had a pool for our September reservation. CH Pro's: Overall, the property is centrally located and has plenty of street parking available for guests. The rooms are clean and well designed. The beds are comfortable and the restroom is spacious with great shampoo/ conditioner/ bodywash that was not drying. Vibey delicious restaurant and coffee shop located on the premises. The pool space has the perfect mix of shady and sunny spots. The pool itself is small but has plenty of lounging beds surrounding the water. We didn't get around to it but you can order kitchen service to the poolside. CH Watchouts: Don't expect storage space in the hotel rooms (drawers). Towels were not too plentiful but wasn't an issue for those who strive to be sustainable travelers. There were events happening at the hotel both Friday and Saturday night which made for a noisy evening. Also, there's a dog daycare and boarding facility next to the hotel which means you'll also hear barking from time to time. TL;DR: Would *definitely* book again for clean/cute rooms and vibes, excellent pool space, and charming restaurant and café. For light sleepers, request a room facing Jessie Street. Pro-tip: Book travel on weekends that UT has an away football game to avoid MAJOR traffic.

Great little boutique hotel. Fantastic location to downtown.