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Grand Hotel Karel V

5.0 star property
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2 restaurants, lunch served
Front of property
Reception
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
2 restaurants, lunch served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA
  • Oudegracht
    4 min walk
  • Restaurant Karel 5
    1 min walk
  • Utrecht Central Station
    13 min walk
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    41 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Executive Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Corner

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Corner

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, View

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Front of property

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The price is NZ$236
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Utrecht

Grand Hotel Karel V is centrally located in Utrecht, a 5-minute walk from Tivoli and 6 minutes by foot from Town Hall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Catherine's Convent Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Park Nieuweroord.

What's nearby

  • Tivoli - 5 min walk
  • Dom Church - 8 min walk
  • Hoog Catharijne - 10 min walk
  • TivoliVredenburg - 12 min walk
  • Beatrix Theater - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Utrecht Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪'t Taphuys Utrecht - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Champions Sports & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Coffee & Vintage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karel V - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chillz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V

Luxury Utrecht hotel in Utrecht City Center with 2 restaurants
Grand Hotel Karel V offers 121 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Restaurant Karel 5, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Restaurant Karel 5 - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Brasserie Goeie Louisa - This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends: EUR 32 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Karel 5
  • Brasserie Goeie Louisa

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LED TV
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 32 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Karel
Grand Hotel Karel V
Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht
Grand Karel
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Grand Karel V Utrecht
Hotel Karel
Hotel Karel V
Karel Hotel
Karel V Hotel
Grand Hotel Karel V Hotel
Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht
Grand Hotel Karel V Hotel Utrecht

Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 635 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vlad, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short of staff in the Reception area for a 5-star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, North Bergen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the edge of old town with a very friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic charm and comfort
Absolutely beautiful and charming hotel. It is elegant, extremely comfortable and well appointed. Centrally located with easy access to the historic center and sites. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Gorgeous restaurant and wonderful breakfast. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent, Midland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical, beautiful hotel with good fitness facilities, excellent dining, walkable to downtown and other shops/restaurants AND THE STAFF are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

harriet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a delightful stay. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to have a reason to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Beautiful hotel. Small but amazing fitness area. Gorgeous sauna, hot. tub and lap pool. Amazing value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and a short walk into the centre of the old city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to relax for a few days before heading home. Lovely quaint hotel with everything that you need. Breakfast buffet was fantastic. Easy access to walk to shopping and restaurants. Found that most shops didn’t open till about 11:00 am and closed at 6:00 pm. So plan your shopping around those hours. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facilities were of a very high standard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a great area. A 5 minute walk to the old city center with shops and many dining options. Also great they offered parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel , very traditional. However rooms quite dated and not as clean as I would expect for the price. Dusty towel rails as an example and rooms not made up to a decent standard, curtains left half open for example.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajat, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had requested them to service the room and no one showed up despite telling the staff and front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and convenient place to stay in Utrecht. Walkable to anything in the old centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the Hotel Karel V; the location is wonderful (a short walk from the main train station and the city center), the grounds are quiet and attractive, and the rooms are large and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible housekeeping
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worst hotel experience of my life
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Gig Harbor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Great everything, wonderful staff, food, rooms. Delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Incredibly friendly staff. Felt at home. Beautiful space. Convenient, quiet, and bike rental is a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel
Excellent hotel, great location. Just a few minutes walk from the canals, restaurants and bars and shops. The room was lovely and the staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was first class and Bistro also. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021