Grand Hotel Karel V

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Reception
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Sauna, hot tub, steam room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 716
SAR 841 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

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

Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

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

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

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

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

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

Empire Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Empire Superior Corner

  • 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

Luxury Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Empire Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Empire Executive Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Empire Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cozy, Wooden Empire Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 3511 XA

What's nearby

  • Dom Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hoog Catharijne - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • TivoliVredenburg - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beatrix Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪'t Taphuys Utrecht - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Champions Sports & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Coffee & Vintage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karel V - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chillz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Dom Church
Located close to Park Nieuweroord and Tivoli, Grand Hotel Karel V provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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

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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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 8.50 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

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Karel
Grand Hotel Karel V
Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht
Grand Karel
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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

Does Grand Hotel Karel V have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Grand Hotel Karel V pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Karel V?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Karel V located?

Located in the center of Utrecht, this family-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tivoli, Town Hall, and St. Catherine's Convent Museum. Dom Church and University Museum are also within 15 minutes. Utrecht Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station is 26 minutes.

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Grand Hotel Karel V Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 669 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Angela

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

10/10 Excellent

juan

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

8/10 Good

Liam

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

Lovely Stay

A warm welcome on arrival. Lovely room in a separate building to the main one. Nice gardens and view from the room. Access to the spa included, but the pool was out of use both days. Charged extra by accident when checking out, but recitifed when phoned.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and a short walk into the centre of the old city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the Hotel Karel V; the location is wonderful (a short walk from the main train station and the city center), the grounds are quiet and attractive, and the rooms are large and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facilities were of a very high standard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a delightful stay. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to have a reason to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthonius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Karel V. The hotel is beautiful and the location is simply excellent! A bit disappointing is the service in the brasserie and the breakfast area, the service is simply VERY slow! For the rest, our compliments!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and convenient place to stay in Utrecht. Walkable to anything in the old centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short of staff in the Reception area for a 5-star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to relax for a few days before heading home. Lovely quaint hotel with everything that you need. Breakfast buffet was fantastic. Easy access to walk to shopping and restaurants. Found that most shops didn’t open till about 11:00 am and closed at 6:00 pm. So plan your shopping around those hours. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel , very traditional. However rooms quite dated and not as clean as I would expect for the price. Dusty towel rails as an example and rooms not made up to a decent standard, curtains left half open for example.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Berej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

It would have been so nice but.

Beautiful suite with all what we need. But unfortunately, I didn't sleep. Mattress too soft, too warm under the cover and too cold outside. Heard the neighbors at 5 am talking normally just behind the wall... Breakfast amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024