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Grand Hotel Karel V

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$239
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA
  • Place, Tivoli
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Beatrix Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (View)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Corner (View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Empire Superior Corner

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Double

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Comfort Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Empire Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Cozy, Wooden Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Empire Executive Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Empire Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Split Level Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Empire Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Double Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V

5-star hotel in Utrecht City Center
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Grand Hotel Karel V offers 121 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Grand Hotel Karel V features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Grand Hotel Karel V is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self 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 35 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 10.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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

Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 701 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mordechai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in historic buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice grounds but dated interior. Some of the most uncomfortable beds and pillows I’ve ever experienced
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kensuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room and well shaped garden, but unfortunately outside of the hotel sometimes noisy and woke me up at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia (and Michael), Baltimore

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely historic setting upgraded with all the modern conveniences - in a great location for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel in a great location

Hotel was stunning and only a minute or two walk to the nearest cafes and bars. Very helpful amd friendly staff. Would recommend the rooms with balcony and canal view, very spacious and very comfy bed and pillows. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so central and the staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are amazing but a very special mention for Rob who literally saved my life when I had a medical emergency. His fast acting response meant that I am alive to write this review - I will be forever grateful. We will certainly be back to this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
W hi at an incredible surprise when we checked in. So much greater than the pics The History of the place, and all the amenities. The room was spectacular looking over the park and canal. So peaceful. Yet it was so close to everything. This was the crown jewel in our visit to Netherlands. We fell in love with Utrecht. I will recommend Karel-V as top place to stay. The staff were so helpful getting us to the hotel when we got lost. Sent a taxi for us. Thankyou so much for such a memorable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed before always clean always top notch. Staff are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel! Steeped in history and perfectly positioned for business or pleasure! Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nobuko

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay at this beautiful hotel

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay ar Grand Hotel Karel V! It was relaxing, quiet, a beautiful setting, fantastic location, excellent service, impeccably decorated and maintained and overall deserving of the 5 stars! We had the opportunity to dine at the Michelin Star restaurant Karel V, and is was absolutely outstanding as well! We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, feels like in another era. Clean and quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans, Rotterdam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunjeong, LA

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a carless stay. Nice shops near by. Friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025