Grand Hotel Karel V

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Reception
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA
  • Place, Oudegracht
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • 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 WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Empire Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Oudegracht - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tivoli - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dom Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Beatrix Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪'t Taphuys Utrecht - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Karel V - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Springhaver Theater - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café de Postillon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant 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 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.

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.

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 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

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
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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: EUR 50 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 70.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 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 10.00 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 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

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 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
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. 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, 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.

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

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 Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Karel V on Jul 5, 2026 start from $248, 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.

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 35 for adults and EUR 22.50 for children. 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 35 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?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 714 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very good food in the bistro
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and elegant hotel, high level of service, beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mordechai

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

10/10 Excellent

William Achilles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia (and Michael)

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the edge of old town with a very friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great hotel - no complaints!

It’s a great hotel, enjoyed my stay. Breakfast was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very friendly staff. Location is beautiful and easybwalk from main station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with stunning service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Balcony view was lovely. Room very comfortable. Staff wonderful. The manager of housekeeping very kind to bring me more creamers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very good staff and excellent breakfast. Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lasse

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

Good hot

Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the center of Utrecht. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical, beautiful hotel with good fitness facilities, excellent dining, walkable to downtown and other shops/restaurants AND THE STAFF are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

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