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 $166 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Grand Hotel Karel V

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

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*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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In the best part of The Netherlands close to the train station is this perfect place to relax with style . Lavish baths and beautiful grounds.

Saskia

United States of America

Lovely historic building, beautifully renovated. It was quiet, comfortable and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Location in the middle of the old city, so you can walk around and see all the important places.

Anja

Netherlands

Beautiful spot. Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff. Loved the grounds and spa.

Edward

United States of America

the hotel is amazing, well located, great food, clean and comfortable rooms, great parking spot, the staff is super friendly and well informed of the needs of the guest.

Jairo

United States of America

Loved the location, fantastic breakfast room, good choice of breakfast, beautiful grounds very friendly welcoming staff. Room has coats, slippers and all you need is there.

Margot

Netherlands

Perfect location in Utrecht city center. Rooms are big, clean and the hotel overall looks amazing. Good facilities like the spa area and all the little perks in the room. International channels on tv was a nice touch and they allow dogs too which was great for us. Very comfy bed!

Annaf87

United Kingdom

An interesting hotel second time staying but not so clean as I expected

Georgios

Belgium

The staff was very polite, professional and friendly. The restoration of the property was an amazing accomplishment with the feeling of old with new. The food is of a 5 star restaurant.

Lane

United States of America

It's the most beautiful quiet oasis in the heart of Utrecht

Jane

United Kingdom

Fabulous location! Historical buildings and beautiful gardens.

Willem

Thailand

9.7

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“In the best part of The Netherlands close to the train station is this perfect place to relax with style . Lavish baths and beautiful grounds.”

Saskia United States of America
“Lovely historic building, beautifully renovated. It was quiet, comfortable and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”

Anja Netherlands
“Beautiful spot. Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff. Loved the grounds and spa.”

Edward United States of America
“the hotel is amazing, well located, great food, clean and comfortable rooms, great parking spot, the staff is super friendly and well informed of the needs of the guest.”

Jairo United States of America
“Loved the location, fantastic breakfast room, good choice of breakfast, beautiful grounds very friendly welcoming staff. Room has coats, slippers and all you need is there.”

Margot Netherlands
“Perfect location in Utrecht city center. Rooms are big, clean and the hotel overall looks amazing. Good facilities like the spa area and all the little perks in the room.”

Annaf87 United Kingdom
“An interesting hotel second time staying but not so clean as I expected”

Georgios Belgium
“The staff was very polite, professional and friendly. The restoration of the property was an amazing accomplishment with the feeling of old with new. The food is of a 5 star restaurant.”

Lane United States of America
“It's the most beautiful quiet oasis in the heart of Utrecht”

Jane United Kingdom
“Fabulous location! Historical buildings and beautiful gardens.”

Willem Thailand

Stay in the Heart of Utrecht – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and shopping – Check location

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 shopping.

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

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 9.0 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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Hotel surroundings

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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

“Room, staff is friendly, location is good”

Wael

United Arab Emirates

“Absolutely beautiful room (we got a free upgrade!) and the quietest one I have ever stayed in. Fabulous hotel, lovely staff and a great location. A really grand...”

Megan

United Kingdom

“This is an attractive heritage building set in a beautiful garden. It’s ten minutes walk from the central station, but yet in a historic part of the city, that ...”

Claire

United Kingdom

8.3

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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 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per child, per night
3 - 16 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per child, per night

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.

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.

“Lovely historic building, beautifully renovated. It was quiet, comfortable and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Location in the middle of the old city, so you can walk around and see all the important places.”

“the hotel is amazing, well located, great food, clean and comfortable rooms, great parking spot, the staff is super friendly and well informed of the needs of the guest.”

“Perfect location in Utrecht city center. Rooms are big, clean and the hotel overall looks amazing. Good facilities like the spa area and all the little perks in the room. International channels on tv was a nice touch and they allow dogs too which was great for us. Very comfy bed!”

“The staff was very polite, professional and friendly. The restoration of the property was an amazing accomplishment with the feeling of old with new. The food is of a 5 star restaurant.”

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Newest Reviews for Grand Hotel Karel V

Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Steven
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
Bar was a bit soulless. Understand there used to be a funky cellar bar, so maybe this all needs a rethink.
Lovely hotel, excellent room

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Haobo
China
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good service

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Sarah
Ireland
10

“We had a fantastic break away in Utrecht. Highly recommend the City and the hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous hotel, breakfast delicious and the location is perfect.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Marie-jeanne
Luxembourg
10

“Beautiful Hotel in the center of Utrecht”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great Hotel close to the railway station and only a few minutes walk from the old center. Very friendly staff at the reception, in the restaurant/bar, and even the cleaning staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Angela
United Kingdom
9.0

“Excellent hotel, centrally placed.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Lovely room. Excellent breakfast. Great location.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Gregory
United Kingdom
7.5

“Ideal situation, not 5 star.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room furnishings, shower tap accessibility, speedier bistro service, breakfast welcome and information about breakfast, more luxurious entranceway to Roman wing. Not really a 5 star hotel.
Comfortable room, friendly staff, elegant hotel, ideally situated.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Ryan
United States of America
9.6

“Recommend for a romantic get-away and a 5 star experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing- it was fantastic!
Breakfast was amazing- not often you have a white table cloth buffet breakfast. Wait staff was very attentive and helpful. The grounds were beautiful to stroll through- in particular the metal sculptures were fun to look at. The Spa was also quite relaxing!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Radka
Czech Republic

5 helpful votes
9.6

“Beautiful hotel, excellent service, perfect location.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
My room was on the ground floor, facing parking lot, so I could not even spread the curtins. Felt strange, so would ask for other room next time.
Excellent location, very nice buildings and park. Kinda palace like... Huge room, well equipped, old-fashioned decent design.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Cindy
Belgium

4 helpful votes
9.2

“Perfect location to discover Utrecht.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
The peace and quiet! Beautiful hotel, the staff was perfect and we loved it. The massage in the Spa was very good and the fitness facilities also. The breakfast was okay. Not as much as we are used to, but that is not necessary.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Rafael
Switzerland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room could use a renovation, not very clean under the bed, mosquitoes at night
Location, facilities, room space

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

Michael
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Great location average hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff where never around at bistro to order needed to search for them. Breakfast was poor no communication
Location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Sarah
New Zealand
10

“Brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Relaxing and beautiful grounds make this an easy place to base yourself in. The rooms are lovely, and staff really helpful. Hotel is located 3 mins from main canal, picture perfect!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Christof
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilets dirty

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Saskia
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In the best part of The Netherlands close to the train station is this perfect place to relax with style . Lavish baths and beautiful grounds.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Kirsti
Netherlands
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bistro restaurant was amazing

Stayed in September 2019

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