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Grand Hotel Karel V

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Grand Hotel Karel V, a haven near Dom Church, invites you to unwind with body treatments at the spa or enjoy lunch and dinner at one of its two on-site restaurants. With an indoor pool, gym, and free in-room WiFi nearby attractions like Park Nieuweroord are just moments away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £201
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul

Why we love this property

Work and relax
Located in the city centre, this hotel offers a business centre and meeting rooms. After work, guests can enjoy spa services and the sauna.
Dining dream
This hotel boasts 2 restaurants and a bar to tantalise taste buds. Continental breakfast offers a perfect start to memorable holiday days.
Spa escape heaven
The full-service spa, open daily, provides paradise in this hotel. A sauna, hot tub, and steam room elevate the experience for total renewal.

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Corner (View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Corner (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Empire Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA

What's nearby

  • Oudegracht - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tivoli - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beatrix Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 41 min drive
  • Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague) - 50 min drive
  • Bunnik Station - 9 min drive
  • Utrecht Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Springhaver Theater - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪'t Taphuys Utrecht - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Karel V - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪'t Oude Pothuys - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jozef - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V

  • Grand Hotel Karel V puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Dom Church and Tivoli. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa, and Restaurant Karel 5, one of 2 restaurants, serves dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Restaurant Karel 5 – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Brasserie Goeie Louisa – This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 35 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 35 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Grand Hotel Karel V?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino Utrecht (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Grand Hotel Karel V and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Grand Hotel Karel V also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Karel V like?

Grand Hotel Karel V is in Utrecht City Center, a short 4-minute walk from Oudegracht and 5 minutes' walk from Tivoli.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, excellent, and perfect by multiple guests. (9 reviews)
  • The spa area is a lovely addition to the stay, featuring a gorgeous sauna, hot tub, and lap pool. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, easy parking, and friendly staff!
Angelica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel in a very central location with good restaurants on site. Only point of feedback - we arrived to attend our daughter's graduation in the morning and were not given access to our room and had to freshen up and change in the toilets... some flexibility would have been appeeciated
Thijs, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Very good food in the bistro
David Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.
Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and elegant hotel, high level of service, beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in historic buildings.
Mordechai, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!
William Achilles, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is so central and the staff were really helpful.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel, would stay again
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the edge of old town with a very friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and large rooms.
Constantin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service !
Brianna, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - no complaints!

It’s a great hotel, enjoyed my stay. Breakfast was perfect!
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and very friendly staff. Location is beautiful and easybwalk from main station.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great service
juan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed before always clean always top notch. Staff are excellent
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in the center of Utrecht. Great location!
Wim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Very good staff and excellent breakfast. Recommend.
Paul, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Historical, beautiful hotel with good fitness facilities, excellent dining, walkable to downtown and other shops/restaurants AND THE STAFF are wonderful.
Kent, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Balcony view was lovely. Room very comfortable. Staff wonderful. The manager of housekeeping very kind to bring me more creamers.
Mona, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great for a carless stay. Nice shops near by. Friendly people.
Renate, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and a short walk into the centre of the old city.
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning place, feels like in another era. Clean and quiet rooms
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The center of Utrecht is quaint and charming and the Grand Karel V is situated nicely within that but still feels quiet and even estate-like.
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and facilities were of a very high standard
David Andrew, 3-night trip