Hotel Grand Hotel Karel V
Geertebolwerk 1, City Center, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 2871 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Wonderful staff, beautiful property, food was great.
NetherlandsFriendly staff, great service. Beautiful room. The location of the hotel.
NetherlandsOur stay with Karel V was nothing but simply superb. From the warm and professional welcome at the reception to beautiful spacious rooms to a 3 course set dinner that had great flavours in every bite. Breakfast was abundant and ranks as one of the best ones I've ever had in a hotel. Karel V became my new default choice for whenever I will have to stay the night in Utrecht, simply an excellent hotel.
NetherlandsIts like an old mansion! A big white building and the interior inside the room it is like you are stepping into centuries ago
NetherlandsThe infrastructure was good and the wellness center was very nice. Good tha they are booking slots for the wellness center so you can enjoy the most.
Netherlandsgreat rooms, birthday card for my wife, reservation of the pool, dinner. location is amazing as well.
NetherlandsI was recognized as a returning customer and got an upgrade to honor my preference for a quiet room. The room was spacious, luxurious and very quiet. The bathroom was a suite in itself. Staff was very helpful and we had a great parking space right in front of the hotel. Due to corona measures, the breakfast buffet was not laid out, but we were served at our table and all our wishes were met.
NetherlandsVery warm welcome at the reception with a lot flexibility in arranging additional aspects of our stay (e.g. late check-out or booking access to the wellness area). A spacious room with a super comfortable bed! Very good location of the hotel, within a few minutes walking distance from the central train station and just on the edge of the old part of Utrecht - perfect for an evening stroll or excursion to all main tourist attractions the city has to offer.
BelgiumThe location comfort and excellent staff . Good facilities but most of all the calm efficiency of it all - very relaxing.
United KingdomBeautiful hotel in a very calm and peaceful former monastery. Excellent service. The facility includes a wellness center. Perfect downtown location.
United States of America
Grand Hotel Karel V
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Joud
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Victor
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Artur
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Clifford
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Isabelle
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Stay in the heart of Utrecht – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Utrecht. Grand hotel Karel V is a unique 5-star hotel in the heart of Utrecht from where you can walk to the central station in less than 10 minutes. Guests can enjoy on site restaurant Karel 5, Bistro Karel 5 and Bar & Lounge. There is a garden where guests can take a walk.
The spacious rooms are a combination of modern and historic styles. They come with all comforts you might need. Guests can benefit from free Wi-Fi, a bathrobe with slippers, and in-room coffee and tea.
Restaurant Karel 5 serves a la carte fine cuisine with various wines in a setting with big mirrors and a chimney-piece. A la carte dishes are also available in Bistro Karel 5, serving casual classic dishes. Bar & Lounge is available for coffee and tea during the day and cocktails at night.
The breakfast is extensive and offers variation. Start your day with the best delicacies and a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
Relax after a day of work or sightseeing in the wellness and fitness center. Use the sauna and the solarium or swim in the indoor jet-stream pool.
Grand Hotel Karel V is located in the museum quarter of Utrecht. You can walk to the main shopping streets and cafés. A walk along the canals and city patios is also worth your time.
This is our guests' favorite part of Utrecht, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Located in the heart of Utrecht, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests enjoyed the wellness area
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests said parking was good
See what guests loved the most:
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M
Netherlands“Wonderful staff, beautiful property, food was great.”
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M
Netherlands
“Friendly staff, great service. Beautiful room. The location of the hotel. ”
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Karel
Netherlands
“Our stay with Karel V was nothing but simply superb. From the warm and professional welcome at the reception to beautiful spacious rooms to a 3 course set dinner that had great flavours in every bite. Breakfast was abundant and ranks as one of the best ones I've ever had in a hotel. Karel V became my new default choice for whenever I will have to stay the night in Utrecht, simply an excellent hotel.” Read more
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Joud
Netherlands
“Its like an old mansion! A big white building and the interior inside the room it is like you are stepping into centuries ago”
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Victor
Netherlands
“The infrastructure was good and the wellness center was very nice. Good tha they are booking slots for the wellness center so you can enjoy the most.”
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Mitri
Netherlands
“great rooms, birthday card for my wife, reservation of the pool, dinner. location is amazing as well.”
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Cjw
Netherlands
“I was recognized as a returning customer and got an upgrade to honor my preference for a quiet room. The room was spacious, luxurious and very quiet. The bathroom was a suite in itself. Staff was very helpful and we had a great parking space right in front of the hotel. Due to corona measures, the breakfast buffet was not laid out, but we were served at our table and all our wishes were met.” Read more
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Artur
Belgium“Very warm welcome at the reception with a lot flexibility in arranging additional aspects of our stay (e.g. late check-out or booking access to the wellness area). A spacious room with a super comfortable bed! Very good location of the hotel, within a few minutes walking distance from the central train station and just on the edge of the old part of Utrecht - perfect for an evening stroll or excursion to all main tourist attractions the city has to offer.” Read more
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Clifford
United Kingdom“The location comfort and excellent staff . Good facilities but most of all the calm efficiency of it all - very relaxing.”
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Isabelle
United States of America“Beautiful hotel in a very calm and peaceful former monastery. Excellent service. The facility includes a wellness center. Perfect downtown location. ”
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About Grand Hotel Karel V
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Aboriginal Art Museum0.1 miles
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Museum Speelklok0.2 miles
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Dom tower0.2 miles
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Utrecht University0.2 miles
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Hoog Catharijne Shopping Centre0.3 miles
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TIAS School for Business and Society0.3 miles
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Vredenburg0.4 miles
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Central Museum0.4 miles
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TivoliVredenburg0.4 miles
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Cityplaza Nieuwegein4.4 miles
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Huis Doorn10.2 miles
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Dinnershow Pandora10.6 miles
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Fluor12.1 miles
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Train Utrecht Centraal Station0.4 miles
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Schiphol Airport21.5 miles
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport30.1 miles
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Eindhoven Airport45.1 miles
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RetryRestaurant Karel 5
Food: French, European
Open for: Dinner
Bistro Karel 5
Food: European, Grill/BBQ
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
5 reasons to choose Grand Hotel Karel V
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One of our top picks in Utrecht
Amenities of Grand Hotel Karel V
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cycling
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
Spa
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa
- Solarium
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
ATM card
Grand Hotel Karel V accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Restaurant Karel 5: Closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Bistro Karel 5: Closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Bar is closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Sauna is closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Fitness center is closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Spa/wellness center is closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Wed, Mar 24, 2021 until Tue, Apr 20, 2021
FAQs about Grand Hotel Karel V
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Room options at Grand Hotel Karel V include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Grand Hotel Karel V has 2 restaurants:
- Restaurant Karel 5
- Bistro Karel 5
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Guests staying at Grand Hotel Karel V can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- American
- Buffet
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Grand Hotel Karel V offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Solarium
- Back massage
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Hand massage
- Foot massage
- Full-body massage
- Neck massage
- Head massage
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Check-in at Grand Hotel Karel V is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Grand Hotel Karel V may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Grand Hotel Karel V is 1,300 feet from the center of Utrecht.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel Karel V by:
- Train 40min
- Taxi 45min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Grand Hotel Karel V (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
