We absolutely loved everything about our stay at the Carpenter Hotel. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt thoughtful and relaxed. The daily happy hour was such a fun perk and made for a great way to unwind in the afternoon. We were also welcomed with a complimentary drink from the coffee shop, which was a luxurious touch that set the tone for the rest of our visit. One of our favorite features was the ability to order food and drinks directly to the pool. Every detail, from the stylish design to the friendly staff, made the entire stay feel special. I'm planning my next staycation here already!

Parking was expensive. Feels like that should be a bit cheaper. I can't think of anything else that could be improved! We didn't want to leave.

Location, style, ambiance and the laid back feel of the hotel. The heated rooms were nice given that it was freezing outside, literally.

Although it is a nice stylish hotel but place is overpriced, the parking costing extra 35 usd overnight, and so is a very basic breakfast (coffee and a pastry) for two. So it’s laid back only seemingly. Also, the staff seem to have an attitude that is a bit pretentious, including the waiters and the chef in the restaurant. There were very few to almost none vegan options. Nice but it can be somewhat off putting.

The hotel was located centrally providing easy access to everything on our itinerary. The pool was so lovely, as were the grounds of the hotel. Beautiful greenery all around. The parking was very convenient and easy to come in and out. The coffee shop was also a nice perk and very convenient. We also enjoyed the balcony in the room. Overall, we loved our stay and would come back again.

No ice machines - would have preferred to have easier access to ice.

-Very friendly and helpful staff -The overall vibe; there's something "je ne sais quoi" about this place, something artsy and nostalgic. -Their pool is surrounded by trees, I enjoyed chilling by the pool in the shade every morning. -Great location, walking distance to the river and two major parks, and a good selection of nice restaurants around.

-The on-site restaurant. The restaurant wasn't "bad" per se, but it's lacklustre compared to the hotel itself: the options are basic and lacking, and the cocktails are overpriced.

Very hip design-focused hotel with lots of nice "bonuses" like a powerful bluetooth speaker in the room, plenty of shelves, racks and hooks, stocked mini-bar, free bike rental, cafe on site, etc. I appreciated the communication via text message (like a normal person...) and the flexibility on check-in time and some other adjustments I had to make to my reservation. Awesome location for driving to Austin-area sights, though it is a bit of a hike to downtown (Uber/Lyft is cheap here, and it's an easy pick-up/drop-off spot).

The pool was nice, but frigid, in April. I don't know if it's unheated or just not turned on, I didn't ask. My room was missing a few of the room service request indicators (magnets to put on the door). I wish the restaurant had opened a little earlier or closed later - never got to try it, and it seems like it would be a cool place to hang out late into the evening. Room prices are a bit high in my opinion, and the additional charge for parking was a bit unexpected, given that the hotel has a dedicated garage.

Overall great location, the pool was the best part along with the cafe and lunch spaces. The hotel was mostly clean, and the rooms were mostly clean. Food and drinks were good!

Honestly, the staff could be more welcoming, we chose this spot considering the past reviews raving about the staff but from our experience except for the cafe, the people weren't that welcoming/friendly esp the front desk. My friends ordered a bouquet to be placed in my room but arrived to an empty room without the flowers. The staff confirmed that the bouquet will be pre-packed in the room but was not actioned. I then received a text the next day saying I had a package and it was the flowers already wilted when my sister instructed to unbox and display, it was all a little disappointing.

I loved the hotel layout, open air hallways, coffee shop and lounge/work areas. It was clean, beautiful and serene. The location was perfect. The pool relaxing. The tile in the bathroom was clean and beautiful. I liked having a balcony.

The bed wasn’t comfortable nor was it uncomfortable. It was right in between. For the price of the stay, I’d expect a more cozy bed. The pillows left a lot to be desired too. I know this is subjective so I’ll try to explain: The bed was firm (not too firm) but didn’t have a cozy/comfortable feel to it and the pillows had no substance to them. They were very flat and lifeless. I had to ball one up to try to create a decent amount of fluff under my head. My room was above a dog boarding facility and my neighbors barked a lot but They were quiet at night.

Beautiful design of the hotel and thoughtful amenities. 1) They don't have a gym but they gave me free passes to go to an amazing gym down the street (Capital Hill Fitness 8mins by car) which was far better than a standard gym. 2) The restaurant is amazing here. One of our favorites in Austin. The coffee shop is also wonderful. 3) Very cute gift shop at the front and the front desk workers are so helpful and kind. 4) the environment is very calming and aesthetically pleasing.

1) no water bottles in the entire hotel for free or for purchase. Nothing. There was filtered water dispensed at the front but it was frequently empty and difficult to fill an entire water bottle with. They have a mini bar for purchase in the room but no water bottles in there. 2) The beds are kind of hard. Everyone that we were traveling with agreed. Several woke up with some shoulder pain. Even a pillow top cover would serve them well.

The hotel is definitively great. Great environment, Good location. It runs away from standard hotel places where you feel confined in an building - really loved the stay.

We loved the coffee, however, did not enjoy the restaurant (we had better experiences in other restaurants in the Area). This was a bit sad because we did have plans to have dinner or hang out around more than we actually did.

We loved the room, especially the design details and amenities located there. The coffee shop and restaurant were both top notch, and we loved the central location in Austin. I will be recommending this to all of my friends who visit.

It is nothing to do with the hotel itself. Dogs barked early in the morning (around 6:30) from the dog boarder next door. But otherwise, it was great!