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Grand Hotel Karel V

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Utrecht Botanical Gardens

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Grand Hotel Karel V

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Front of property
Luxury Split Level Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of Grand Hotel Karel V

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA
  • Popular LocationDom Church8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoog Catharijne10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeatrix Theater18 min walk
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)41 min drive

Room options

Executive Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Empire Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Empire Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cozy, Wooden Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Empire Superior Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Empire Executive Triple

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Empire Executive Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Balcony

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Split Level Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cozy, Wooden Empire Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Empire Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Utrecht

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Utrecht City Center hotel, you'll find Tivoli and Town Hall. St. Catherine's Convent Museum and Dom Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Utrecht Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (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

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Utrecht Botanical Gardens
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 center and meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast 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
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30 per night.

Property 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 percent 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: 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 each 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
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Grand Karel V Utrecht
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Karel Hotel
Karel V Hotel
Grand Hotel Karel V Hotel
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Grand Hotel Karel V Hotel Utrecht

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Karel V to the airport?

Grand Hotel Karel V is 30.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Karel V on May 26, 2024 start from $173.47, excluding 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.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Hotel Karel V.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Karel V, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 32 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Karel V?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Holland Casino Utrecht (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Karel V?

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

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 25 per day.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have a pool?

Grand Hotel Karel V features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Grand Hotel Karel V to downtown Utrecht?

Grand Hotel Karel V is 0.2 mi away from Utrecht.

Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 597 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 597 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Gig Harbor

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

C.J.A.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Apoorva

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020