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2,824 reviews

Grand Hotel Karel V

Grand Hotel Karel V

Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, 3511 XA, Netherlands

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Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Grand Hotel Karel V

Welcome to the luxurious Grand Hotel Karel V in the charming city of Utrecht, Netherlands. This 5-star hotel, located at Geertebolwerk 1, is the perfect blend of history and modern comfort. Just a short 0.3mi distance to the city center, guests can easily explore the vibrant streets of Utrecht.

With 2824 reviews, this hotel has garnered a reputation for excellence. Starting at $219 per night, indulge in the finest amenities including a pet-friendly policy, indoor swimming pool, free WiFi, spa facilities, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, and more. Enjoy a relaxing stay in beautifully appointed non-smoking rooms with garden views available.

Grand Hotel Karel V offers a plethora of services to cater to every traveler's needs. From the 24-hour front desk to the on-site restaurant, bar, and room service, every convenience is at your fingertips. Whether you're looking to unwind in the steam room or explore the nearby golf course, this hotel ensures a memorable stay in Utrecht.

After a day of exploring Utrecht, unwind with a delightful dining experience at Grand Hotel Karel V. Indulge in exquisite French and European cuisines at the traditional Restaurant Karel 5 or opt for a more relaxed atmosphere at Brasserie Goeie Louisa, which offers a mix of European dishes and grilled BBQ options. With two exceptional restaurants on-site, every culinary craving can be satisfied without leaving the comfort of the hotel.

For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, Grand Hotel Karel V boasts an indoor swimming pool with a shallow end, ideal for a refreshing dip. The pool is available year-round and features an Adults-Only policy, ensuring a peaceful environment for guests looking to unwind. After a swim, guests can take advantage of the spa facilities, including a hot tub and sauna, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate during their stay.

Conveniently located just a short walk from the city center, Grand Hotel Karel V offers a pet-friendly policy, welcoming furry companions to join you on your getaway. Booking is simple - just request to bring your pet, and any applicable charges will be added to your stay. With a perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, this 5-star hotel ensures a memorable and comfortable stay for both you and your beloved pet in the vibrant city of Utrecht.

Closest airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

21.6mi

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

30.4mi

Eindhoven Airport

45.4mi

Niederrhein Weeze Airport

55.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Cozy Empire, Twin

1 Twin Bed

390 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Comfort, 2 Twin

1 Twin Bed

280 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin room has air conditioning, a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Empire Executive Double in Grand Hotel Karel V

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Empire Executive, Double

1 Double Bed

390 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in luxury in the Empire Executive Double room, with a spacious 388 sqft area, a cozy double bed, air conditioning, and a tranquil garden view, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Empire Executive Triple in Grand Hotel Karel V

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Empire Executive, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

390 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in the spacious Empire Executive Triple room featuring a Twin and a Double bed, air conditioning, and a relaxing garden view. Enjoy luxurious comfort in this 388 sqft retreat.

Empire Executive Twin in Grand Hotel Karel V

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Empire Executive, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

390 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in the spacious Empire Executive Twin room with two twin beds, measuring 388 sqft. Enjoy a garden view, air conditioning, and a relaxing bathtub in your private bathroom.

Suite Executive, Garden View

2 Double Beds

Minibar

Refrigerator

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

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Suite-2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Executive Room, Garden View, Air-Conditioned, Coffee And Tea Facilities

Room - 2 Single, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

Minibar

Refrigerator

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

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2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Garden View, Air-Conditioned, Coffee And Tea Facilities

Comfort, 2 Single

2 Twin Beds

Minibar

Refrigerator

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

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2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Comfort Room, Air-Conditioned, Coffee And Tea Facilities, Shower In Room

Executive, Double, Garden View

1 Double Bed

Minibar

Refrigerator

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

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1 Double 1 Single, Non-Smoking, Executive Room, Garden View, Air-Conditioned, Coffee And Tea Facilities

Luxury, Double, Garden View

1 Double Bed

Minibar

Refrigerator

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

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1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Luxury, Garden View, Air-Conditioned, Coffee And Tea Facilities

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Comfort, 1 Double

280 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Luxury, 1 Double

355 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.8

2,824 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Steve

10

December 2023

Normally I only give a review if everything goes wrong or everything is perfect. This is defiantly the second case. That was a perfect stay. The hotel itself was wonderful. A large building with a beautiful surrounding. A stunning garden (especially in autumn) and a large parking with 4 charging ports for the EV cars. Parking: parking in the center is really hard to find and not cheap, so I was very happy to find this hotel with a parking in the city. Parking is not free but still cheaper than when parking on the street. Restaurant is open for public so the parking might be busy in the evening Room: very large rooms, a lot of storage space and everything you really need. Room was very clean and quite. Style was modern but still respecting the classic design of the hotel. Restaurant/Bistro: they have a restaurant and a bistro. The bistro is the less expensive option. We only went to the bistro and really loved everything. Service was friendly, food was delicious. I really cant imagine what the restaurant could do better. Like mentioned the restaurant is open to public so you need to make a reservation Location: really perfect. You are in the city center, shopping street and touristic attraction are 5 minutes away. Despite the central location it is quite without any traffic noise. Staff: very friendly, always smiling and very helpful. We had a wonderful stay and we are for sure coming back

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Lynn

10

August 2023

Superb location. From the rear of the hotel you are in the centre of Utrecht, from the front a 10-min walk to train station. The staff were very friendly and offered excellent service. The buffet breakfast was amazing. A truly 5 star hotel but with high prices.

The pool was too tiny (even for 1 person) with a jacuzzi beside it, gym was small too. Not a place to entertain kids or active adults. Also do note for families that the hotel only has single rollaway beds and not a proper single bed as per Booking.com description.

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Natasha

9.1

June 2023

The staff were very, very helpful and friendly, starting with the porter Redo who ran out far into the courtyard to help us with suitcases. At breakfast, Francesca and other waiters were very welcoming and helpful, Francesca even left a note for the next morning staff about what my mother liked for breakfast (because my mother was on her own and her English is not very good).

We never managed to get lunch or dinner in the whole week that we stayed. The restaurant and bistro were always fully booked or closed. We had a couple of meals at dinner time at the bar where proper food is served until 3 or after 21:30. The waiter said the kitchen would make the lunch dishes anyway, and one time they did, but another time they produced an abbreviated version that was not very nice (just the meat without bread, coleslaw, pickles etc. that were supposed to go with it according to the menu) - we sent it back.

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Anonymous

10

September 2023

This is a beautiful 5star hotel in a perfect location only a 7 minute walk from the central train station. The hotel has a back gate that leads directly into the old historic part of Utrecht. This is a large property with lovely outdoor dining and bar areas in the gardens and patios. The room was quite large and bright with a table and two chairs in a sitting area. I liked the two big windows with window seats and pleasant views over a canal and a garden. The room was immaculate and quiet. There was great attention to detail such as soft bathrobes, a stocked refrigerator with a bar menu, a full length mirror, quality toiletries, a safe for valuables, comfortable bedding, good lighting and tasteful updated furnishings. The staff were cheerful and attentive. They contacted me when I booked online to ask if I had any requests for my stay there. I did not have a chance to visit the fitness Center or to have breakfast in the hotel. I would highly recommend as a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. I hope to come back.

I would have liked a little brochure that gives the history of this lovely property. I never fully understood the history. But there isn’t anything I didn’t like.

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Van

9.1

September 2023

I stayed in a renovated room in the seperate wing. Large and clean.

I would have preferred a room in the main, original, building where there is a more authentic atmosphere. Dissapointîg roof view. It was almost impossible to get a table in the restaurant even though it was empty. Finally it appeared that all tables were booked throughout the evening but as i was there at 6:30pm I arguee that probalbly not everyone would show up at that same time. Eventually they said that they had to keep two tables for hotel guests. The had ´t bothered to ask in first instance that I might be a guest.

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Stenstrand

9.1

November 2023

Great historic environment with a large private yard / garden with a private gate to city center.h Very good bed. Spa was free of charge and open from 6 am to 11 pm and it had a real Finnish sauna. The breakfast buffet was excellent with a lot of local ingredients and options to order specialities like eggs benedict with salmon. We got the rooms right away even though we arrived very early, which was a big help.

All the info of the hotel and services in the room was available only on Dutch language. The steam room in the spa didn't function.

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Joachim

8.2

February 2024

All was to our expectations! The breakfast room was exceptional whilst the offering at breakfast were just good. Location was very good with walking access to the central city. Parking was also very good and at a reasonable price.

As I have said, the breakfast could be a bit more up-scale for the class of Hotel and the fantastic room it was served-in! The room was really great however access was only by means of walking to a nearby building and in our case through rain! walk

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Jin

9.1

July 2023

The hotel is located within walking distance of Utrecht central station. It is located in a beautiful former monastery with a lot of history and character. I enjoyed the breakfast with its great selection and service. I also enjoyed walking around the compound of the hotel, which I found soothing and relaxing. We really enjoyed the split level room that we stayed in. The living area is located upstairs and the bed downstairs. The room was very quiet and we slept well.

There was some confusion with the reception staff and unfortunately I was charged twice for my room, once on this website and once on checkout. When I discovered this issue a few days after checking out of the hotel, I was referred to the reservation department and they managed to organize a refund on my card almost immediately which rectified the situation.

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Alessandra

9.1

January 2024

The room was large, enough space to sit and work for a few hours. No noise from other rooms and the bathroom was very well equipped. We did use the bar in the hotel which was very nice. Staff was extremely nice. Parking was very good, although it was low season I believe not enough parking places when the hotel is full. Also positive that the parking was for free.

32 euro for Breakfast, I wish you could also choose a la carte. I only eat some fruit and drink some coffee, paying 32 euro is too much.

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Mary

10

May 2023

The room was spotless and so spacious for 3 of us who were sharing. There were 6 windows in our room overlooking the courtyard area behind the hotel. Beds were really comfy, we all slept so well. Breakfast wasnt included in our rate but we had breakfast one day which was spectacular. So many options from fruits, yogurts, breads, cheeses, hot food and menu options prepared on demand. The staff there and in reception were courteous and so helpful. The spa in the hotel was amazing - we used it once. We also hired the hotel bikes. Hotel location was 10-12 min walk from the main train station. Couldnt fault this hotel, would definitely stay again.

The day we tried the Bistro, the service was slow so we didnt stay.

Points of Interest Around Grand Hotel Karel V

Attractions

St. John's Church (Sint Janskerk)

18.1mi

Prinsengracht

21.2mi

Museum Van Loon

21.4mi

Jewish Historical Museum (Joods Historisch Museum)

21.4mi

FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam)

21.4mi

Pathé Tuschinski Theater

21.5mi

Zuiderkerk (Southern Church)

21.7mi

New Market Square (Nieuwmarkt)

21.8mi

St. Nicholas Basilica (Sint Nicolaasbasiliek)

22mi

Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

22.1mi

Museum Het Schip

23.4mi

Theater Amsterdam

23.7mi

Museum De Lakenhal

27.3mi

Miniworld Rotterdam

30mi

Delfshaven

31mi

Restaurants

Restaurant Karel 5

Cuisines

  • French
  • European

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Brasserie Goeie Louisa

Cuisines

  • European
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Grand Hotel Karel V

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Free spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Grand Hotel Karel V

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Hotel Karel V

Is it possible to stay with my pet at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Grand Hotel Karel V. However, it's important to note that you will need to request in advance and there may be charges associated with bringing your pet along.

Is there parking at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes, Grand Hotel Karel V offers on-site private parking for €25 per day. No reservation is required for parking.

What are the rates at Grand Hotel Karel V?

The base price for Grand Hotel Karel V starts at $219. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does Grand Hotel Karel V offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Double, Triple, and Twin rooms under the Empire Executive category. These rooms do not allow smoking, accommodate 2-3 adults, have beds ranging from Double to Twin, and are 388 sqft in size. The rooms cater to different occupancy needs and offer comfortable stays with suitable bed configurations.

What is there to do in Grand Hotel Karel V?

Guests at the Grand Hotel Karel V can indulge in a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurants like Restaurant Karel 5, offering French and European cuisines, or Brasserie Goeie Louisa with a family-friendly ambiance. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool, perfect for adult guests with a shallow end, providing a relaxing atmosphere all year round. For those looking to unwind, they can make use of the steam room, sauna, hot tub/jacuzzi, and spa. Fitness enthusiasts can stay active at the hotel's fitness center. The beautiful garden view and terrace offer a serene setting for guests to relax and enjoy their surroundings during their stay.

Is there a swimming pool at Grand Hotel Karel V?

The Grand Hotel Karel V has an indoor pool available to guests. The pool is open all season but has an age restriction for adults only. Additionally, the pool features a shallow end.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have on-site restaurants?

The Grand Hotel Karel V has two restaurants on site: Restaurant Karel 5 offering French and European cuisines in a traditional ambiance, and Brasserie Goeie Louisa offering European and Grill/Bbq cuisines in a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by Grand Hotel Karel V?

Grand Hotel Karel V supports various payment methods including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, ATM card, and Maestro. Additionally, cash is also accepted at the hotel.