Name: Grand Hotel Karel V
Address: Geertebolwerk 1, City Center, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands, Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht Province, 3511 XA, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $172 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Grand Hotel Karel V

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and architecture – Check location Geertebolwerk 1, City Center, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and architecture – Check location

*8.9* Dom tower: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

Utrecht University: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

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Perfect place for a weekend with your partner. Located in the center, you can easily rent a bike at the Hotel and enjoy/discover Utrecht by bike. Spa was quiet and so relaxing after a visit day! Breakfast is delicious with lot of choice! I definitely recommend this place !

Océ, France

Great omelette for breakfast. Extra options for breakfast, although it was not included in the price. Excellent parking in the middle of the city centre. Plenty of restaurant options nearby on walking distance.

Rocky, Germany

Perfect place to visit Utrecht from. Right in the centre but very quiet. Superbly elegant Dining room with a very friendly feel to it. Couldn't have been better.

Gary, Belgium

Good location. Easy walk from the train station and very near the city center. Breakfast was good.

Douglas, United States of America

The location was amazing also the staff really good and helpful.. Specially louren from the reception alot of thanks to her. The breakfast was really good.

Ahmad, Saudi Arabia

I can't say enough goood things about this property! The staff was amazing. The rooms were super comfy with coffee makers, mini fridge, kettles, and comfortable beds. A/C was so great to have! It was just lovely. We travel alot and this time traveled for a month to five different countries and I can say that this was the nicest place we stayed. They also have bikes you can rent for 8 euro a half day that were great.

Dianne, United States of America

The grounds and facilities are simply exceptional. The gardens near the fountain was a wonderful place to sit and relax after a day of site seeing, as was the terrace bar. This was my second visit to the hotel and this time I used the pool and hot tub 😀. For the standard of hotel I think it represents great value for money

Lisa, Canada

at My previous stay I was extremely content but this time I was very dissatisfied with some of the staff.

Martin, United States of America

Breakfast was great but the menu for other meals was depressing so did not eat at the hotel. However many nearby restaurants including Konishiwa for Japanese steak meal are abundant and very good.

Richard, United States of America

Excellent hotel. I greatly enjoyed my stay there. Great location, excellent service!

Keti, Albania

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Perfect place for a weekend with your partner. Located in the center, you can easily rent a bike at the Hotel and enjoy/discover Utrecht by bike. Spa was quiet and so relaxing after a visit day! ”

Océ France
“Great omelette for breakfast. Extra options for breakfast, although it was not included in the price. Excellent parking in the middle of the city centre. ”

Rocky Germany
“Perfect place to visit Utrecht from. Right in the centre but very quiet. Superbly elegant Dining room with a very friendly feel to it. Couldn't have been better.”

Gary Belgium
“Good location. Easy walk from the train station and very near the city center. Breakfast was good.”

Douglas United States of America
“The location was amazing also the staff really good and helpful.. Specially louren from the reception alot of thanks to her. The breakfast was really good.”

Ahmad Saudi Arabia
“I can't say enough goood things about this property! The staff was amazing. The rooms were super comfy with coffee makers, mini fridge, kettles, and comfortable beds. A/C was so great to have!...”

Dianne United States of America
“The grounds and facilities are simply exceptional. The gardens near the fountain was a wonderful place to sit and relax after a day of site seeing, as was the terrace bar. ”

Lisa Canada
“at My previous stay I was extremely content but this time I was very dissatisfied with some of the staff.”

Martin United States of America
“Breakfast was great but the menu for other meals was depressing so did not eat at the hotel. However many nearby restaurants including Konishiwa for Japanese steak meal are abundant and very good.”

Richard United States of America
“Excellent hotel. I greatly enjoyed my stay there. Great location, excellent service!”

Keti Albania

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.

City Center is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Utrecht, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Utrecht! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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One of our top picks in Utrecht

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Canals, charming buildings, and bike-filled streets make up Utrecht’s old town. Stop to sip a coffee on a streetside terrace and gaze up at the cathedral tower – the tallest in the Netherlands.

Closest Landmarks

Aboriginal Art Museum
0.1 miles
Museum Speelklok
0.2 miles
Dom tower
0.2 miles
Utrecht University
0.2 miles
Hoog Catharijne Shopping Centre
0.3 miles
TIAS School for Business and Society
0.3 miles
Utrecht Centraal Station
0.4 miles
Vredenburg
0.4 miles
Central Museum
0.4 miles
TivoliVredenburg
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Schiphol Airport
21.5 miles
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
30.1 miles
Eindhoven Airport
45.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staff friendly hotel great location great”

Andrew

Ireland

8.3

“Wonderful hotel - great location ”

Sara

New Zealand

9.5

“Spacious room, very clean and comfortable beds Super location. Staff very professional”

Klaas

Netherlands

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2 Restaurants On Site

Restaurant Karel 5

Food: French, European

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte
Bistro Karel 5

Food: European, Grill/BBQ

Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged EUR 40 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged EUR 40 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

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Please note that extra beds are only possible in the Superior Double or Twin Room and in the Superior Suite.

“Perfect place for a weekend with your partner. Located in the center, you can easily rent a bike at the Hotel and enjoy/discover Utrecht by bike. Spa was quiet and so relaxing after a visit day! Breakfast is delicious with lot of choice! I definitely recommend this place !”

Océ

France

“Great omelette for breakfast. Extra options for breakfast, although it was not included in the price. Excellent parking in the middle of the city centre. Plenty of restaurant options nearby on walking distance.”

Rocky

Germany

“I can't say enough goood things about this property! The staff was amazing. The rooms were super comfy with coffee makers, mini fridge, kettles, and comfortable beds. A/C was so great to have! It was just lovely. We travel alot and this time traveled for a month to five different countries and I can say that this was the nicest place we stayed. They also have bikes you can rent for 8 euro a half day that were great.”

Dianne

United States of America

“The grounds and facilities are simply exceptional. The gardens near the fountain was a wonderful place to sit and relax after a day of site seeing, as was the terrace bar. This was my second visit to the hotel and this time I used the pool and hot tub 😀. For the standard of hotel I think it represents great value for money”

Lisa

Canada

“Breakfast was great but the menu for other meals was depressing so did not eat at the hotel. However many nearby restaurants including Konishiwa for Japanese steak meal are abundant and very good.”

Richard

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Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Stefan
Belgium
9.6

“A memorable stay. We'll be back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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Super friendly and helpful staff. Great room, royal size with an excellent bed. Very good breakfast with great choice. Impressive architecture and decoration.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Jonathan
France
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There didn't have many choices for the breakfast...tasty but no fruits for example
The wellness room were very good! also the sympathy of the employes! thank you

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Jaap
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
everything very good

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

ronaldenilse
Netherlands

5 helpful votes
9.2

Wonderful
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
large room

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Gayatri
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
We like the location and the proximity to the central station as we usually travel by train. The location. For Shopping and restaurants is also good . There is a fabulous restaurant there also. Rooms are big and well appointed

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Guido
Italy

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was great
All was great

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Guido
Italy

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing all was perfect
All was really nice , people and structure amazing !

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Anonymous
Norway
Age group: 25 – 34
8.3

Very Good
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room was very hot in the night, and the double bed kept sliding apart because it was two single beds put together.
Beautiful hotel, good service. Bar and room service is good. Very pet-friendly.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Christine
United Kingdom
10

“lovely restful hotel in great setting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
lovely staff nothing too much trouble travelled with my elderly parents and they loved it

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Rafael
Spain

1 helpful vote
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Curtains had to be drawn in rooms on ground floor. Rooms not very well-lit.
Location. Cleanness. Staff. Restaurant.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Arie
Belgium
8.3

“very good hotel in the centre of Utrecht”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
staff is very friendly. When they heard I was ill I was offered a bottle of water and fruitbasket free of charge. Hotel is right in the centre of Utrecht.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

A
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Space in centre.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

Andrew
Ireland
8.3

“Hotel and staff brilliant location fab”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ask for double bed got two beds pushed together and single duvet Swimming pool small and full of children unable to relex Safe broken in room all money and passports in safe unable to open there had this problem before yet still let us use it
Staff friendly hotel great location great

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Michelle
Switzerland
5.8

“EXPENSIVE WITHOUT THE COMMENSURATE QUALITY IN SERVICE”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
CHECK OUT WAS COMPLICATED, THE Y GOT HE BILL WRONG AND KEPT MONEY ON MY CARD WAY AFTER I HAD CHECKED OUT. THE HEATER IN MY ROOM WAS NOISY YET THE ROOM WAS STILL COLD. BREAKFAST IS OK, STAFF ARE HELPFUL BUT NOT GOING THE EXTRA DISTANCE. ITS EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT IT IS
CLEAN HOTEL GOOD FOR BUSINESS, GOOD LOCATION, OK ROOMS, REASONABLE BREAKFAST, PRETTY TO LOOK AT

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 21, 2018

Marilyn
United Kingdom
8.8

“A really lovely few days at Karol V and we will definitely return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Although still a great hotel, there seemed to be a drop in service level, ie having to leave the room at 4pm so that it could be made up, at a time when we hoped to relax pre-dinner having walked all day; only one large towel left instead of two and inconsistency in whether or not anyone came to turn down the beds. This might seem picky but it is a 5* hotel and not what we had experienced on previous visits when everything ran like clockwork. Also, it might be nice if some availability could be offered for residents to eat in the Bistro which was fully booked throughout our stay.
The staff are all friendly, helpful, approachable and happy to do anything to make your stay a good one. The hotel is perfectly located for easy access to all parts of Utrecht. The rooms are comfortable and provide excellent facilities. Despite being in the centre of the town, it is wonderfully quiet. Would happily recommend the hotel and, despite the niggles mentioned, Karol V remains the only hotel we would use in Utrecht.

Stayed in November 2018

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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