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Grand Hotel Karel V

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel, walk to Dom Church

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Front of property
Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 32 per person)
Empire Superior Corner | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA
  • Popular LocationDom Church8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeatrix Theater18 min walk
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)41 min drive

Room options

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Executive Family Suite

Executive Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Empire Suite

Empire Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bridal Suite

Bridal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Empire Executive Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Twin

Luxury Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double

Luxury Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy, Wooden Empire Double

Cozy, Wooden Empire Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Empire Superior Corner

Empire Superior Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Empire Executive Triple

Empire Executive Triple

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Empire Executive Double

Empire Executive Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Balcony

Comfort Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double

Comfort Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin

Comfort Twin

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Split Level Double

Luxury Split Level Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin

Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin

Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Empire Twin

Empire Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Empire Double

Empire Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Bath

Comfort Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Utrecht

A luxury stay in the heart of Utrecht awaits you at Grand Hotel Karel V. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Tivoli and Town Hall. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and body treatments along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Restaurant Karel 5, is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Utrecht City Center hotel include St. Catherine's Convent Museum and Dom Church.

What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 6 min walk
  • Dom Church - 8 min walk
  • Hoog Catharijne - 10 min walk
  • Central Museum - 12 min walk
  • Beatrix Theater - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Danel - 5 min walk
  • Postillon Café De - 5 min walk
  • 't Oude Pothuys - 6 min walk
  • 't Taphuys Utrecht - 5 min walk
  • Karel V - 1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V

Luxury spa hotel, walk to Dom Church
Grand Hotel Karel V offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Grand Hotel Karel V. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Utrecht hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Grand Hotel Karel V offers 121 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LED televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 hot tub and a steam room.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 32 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Goeie Louisa
  • Restaurant Karel 5

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 32 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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
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 parking available at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yep, Grand Hotel Karel V has a self car park for EUR 25 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Karel V?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Karel V on 16 June 2024 start from AU$321.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Grand Hotel Karel V. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have a pool?

Grand Hotel Karel V has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Grand Hotel Karel V features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants.

Is Grand Hotel Karel V family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Grand Hotel Karel V is a hit with families.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Karel V?

No, Grand Hotel Karel V does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Dogs are welcome at Grand Hotel Karel V, with food and water bowls on offer.

Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 605 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, excellent service. Breakfast was lovely. Very much enjoyed the wellness centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic 5 star hotel
The staff and Hotel Karel IV are amazing. The were so kind and helpful. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, the pool and sauna are fantastic, the gym is great with water and towels provided, and the breakfast is amazing!!! This truly is the only real 5 star hotel in Holland with 5 star service. The location is very central, easily walk to the shops at the mall, in the city or to the train station. The best place to stay.
Gorgeous courtyard
Beautiful outdoor patio at the bistro
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021