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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $246
$188 nightly
$246 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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

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

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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

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

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

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)

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

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 WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Utrecht

Grand Hotel Karel V is centrally located in Utrecht, a 5-minute walk from Tivoli and 6 minutes by foot from Town Hall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Catherine's Convent Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Park Nieuweroord.

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

  • ‪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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Restaurant Karel 5, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 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. 507 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 716 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
Verified

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

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

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

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

juan

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

Andy

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

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

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

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

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

Lasse

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

Good hot

Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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