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 $155 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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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

Location Big room and clean Comfortable bed Friendly staff Outdoor restaurant and nice garden

Rashed

Kuwait

Combines modern facilities with heritage charm and lovely courtyard grounds. Good service and all amenities. Truly dog friendly.

Robert

Canada

Very attentive staff, palatial rooms, convenient to lots of things of interest nearby and to the central train station.

Matt

United States of America

Karel V is an oasis of tranquillity in the buzzing Center of Utrecht, the garden is beautiful, the rooms spacious but a bit outdated, breakfast was excellent and the overall experience super :-)

Ellen

United Arab Emirates

The location is very nice! You can walk very easy within city centre! Lovely quiet big place with central location! The breakfast buffet was nice!

Nicolette

Netherlands

The suite was very spacious and quiet, overlooking the garden. Perfect location for exploring the city and its many restaurants. Breakfast was elaborate and delicious.

Bastiaand

Netherlands

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Location Big room and clean Comfortable bed Friendly staff Outdoor restaurant and nice garden”

Rashed Kuwait
“Combines modern facilities with heritage charm and lovely courtyard grounds. Good service and all amenities. Truly dog friendly.”

Robert Canada
“Very attentive staff, palatial rooms, convenient to lots of things of interest nearby and to the central train station.”

Matt United States of America
“Karel V is an oasis of tranquillity in the buzzing Center of Utrecht, the garden is beautiful, the rooms spacious but a bit outdated, breakfast was excellent and the overall experience super :-)”

Ellen United Arab Emirates
“The location is very nice! You can walk very easy within city centre! Lovely quiet big place with central location! The breakfast buffet was nice!”

Nicolette Netherlands
“The suite was very spacious and quiet, overlooking the garden. Perfect location for exploring the city and its many restaurants. Breakfast was elaborate and delicious.”

Bastiaand Netherlands

Stay in the Heart of Utrecht –

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.

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

Private parking at the hotel

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking These individually, classically decorated rooms feature a traditional four-poster bed, hardwood floors and cherry-wood furnishings. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Flat-screen TV Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking A spacious room with luxury bedding, a large work desk and private bathroom facilities including a separate bathtub. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Flat-screen TV Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Luxuriously decorated rooms with flat-screen TV, luxury bedding and views of the courtyard garden or the Dom Tower. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Flat-screen TV Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Flat-screen TV Parking: Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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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.

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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

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

What Travelers Love About This Location

“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

“Is a kind of old Palace residence in the center of the city. Close to any activity and landmarks. Lot's of restaurants around. The Hotel with own sprit of m...”

Alexey

Russia

“Staff and location are very good!”

Mark

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 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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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.

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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.

“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.”

“Karel V is an oasis of tranquillity in the buzzing Center of Utrecht, the garden is beautiful, the rooms spacious but a bit outdated, breakfast was excellent and the overall experience super :-)”

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Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Greedy.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The way they took the booking knowing rooms were not really available.
Arrived at the Hotel at 9pm but the room wasn’t ready until 11pm. Schiphol airport did have a lot of cancelled flights but if I book a room I expect to have a room ready at 9pm.
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Brian
United Kingdom
7.5

“Great”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Carpets outside bedroom, breakfast over priced, just not 5 star I'm afraid
Not really 5 star in our experience. And we were not in the main hotel building
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Hyekyung
South Korea
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing~ Wish we would stay here longer~
Everything is great~ We will stay here again next time.
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Judith
United Kingdom
10

“excellent location for the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
elegant extremely comfortable
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Connie
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can’t fault this property. The only thing I would say is that the reception staff were over run during the peak check out/in period, and the phone was also ringing. Might be a better look to have someone in the back office picking up the phone during peak time. That said the reception staff managed to stay cool and calm!
This beautiful hotel is in an excellent location. We had a standard room and it was still extremely spacious. All the staff were friendly, from reception, to the restaurant, to the cleaning staff. This hotel represented excellent value for money in the very expensive Netherlands
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Georgios
Belgium
7.9

“Location excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was not so clean and dusty rooms. The pool is small.
An interesting hotel second time staying but not so clean as I expected
Reviewed: August 3, 2019

Anonymous
Luxembourg

4 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet paper and hand soap are definitely not to the standard of a 5-star establishment. There was also an annoying wooden beam in the middle of the shower.
Everything! We had a great great stay! Staff were amazing!!!
Reviewed: July 30, 2019

Gayatri
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very hot weekend in Utrecht ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed in a suite. It was very hot, the AC was not effective. House keeping did not clean our room on day 2. We had to ask reception and it was still not up to scratch
We have stayed here many times and like it a lot. The location, the facilities and restaurants are fantastic
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
8.3

“Good stop in central Utrecht.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Minor point, but using hotel location for navigation takes you to the back of the hotel. Modern rooms in new building don't have character of main hotel.
Helpful staff, good location, lovely building. Terrace restaurant looks excellent.
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Blay
Belgium
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
difficult access from the train station as there are currently works in the area.
Great location, very luxurious, high quality and standard. The little park is lovely, the rooms and clean and comfortable, the breakfast is very good. Overall a great place to stay!
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Catharina
Belgium
8.8

“Very nice hotel in a great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Going from one building to the other fine in summer but might not be so nice in the winter...
Excellent location. Rather big and comfortable rooms. Air conditioning (outside 40 degrees!) Very nice and functional small spa area. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Reviewed: July 27, 2019

Lane
United States of America
6.7

“This place needs a working A/C.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The A/C doesn’t work. It’s very hot here, like 95 F. Inside the room it’s even hotter. Had to open front door and back window to get a whisper of air, hot air. The staff said the A/C doesn’t work when it’s hot. ????? I looked at their system in the room, it’s needs a cleaning.
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.
Reviewed: July 25, 2019

Georgina
United Kingdom
9.2

“restful central location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
Service in the new bar could be better. Hole in the pillowcase. All the romantic descriptions are about the main hotel and my economy room was in a modern wing ('Roman' building). But they do say that in the small print and i was OK with it.
Excellent breakfast - but I was glad it was included because expensive otherwise. Air con much appreciated in the hot weather. Totally silent room unusual for a v central hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Try the Roze Bunker cocktails!
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Megan
United Kingdom
10

“A fabulous hotel in a great location with lovely staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
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 hotel so you felt spoilt without it being stuffy. Breakfast was great and served in the most gorgeous dining room. I really can’t fault this hotel.
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Jane
United Kingdom
7.9

“look forward to going back again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
cleaning could be a little better
It's the most beautiful quiet oasis in the heart of Utrecht

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