Grand Hotel Karel V

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9.2
/10
Exceptional
650 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Shannon

10.0
/ 10
Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.

William Achilles

10.0
/ 10
Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!

Alan

10.0
/ 10
We stayed for 4 nights in this excellent hotel and took the room upgrade offered by the desk at check-in at minimal additional cost. This gave us a large room overlooking the courtyard with an excellent bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower. There was a separate loo off the entrance corridor. It was almost like a suite and benefitted from having two doors between the bedroom and the main hallway. It was very well furnished had generous stowage and space for luggage, that meant it was neat and uncluttered with everything squared away. The beds were very comfortable. Above all it was quiet. We never heard a thing and slept very well. The hotel is beautifully decorated in an understated style but showcases its historic features. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France all met here in 1546 (when it was a monastery not an hotel). It is situated in secluded, well-maintained gardens. There are two restaurants, a bar and a very well appointed spa. The staff were charming and helpful and all spoke good English - which is pretty much normal in the Netherlands anyway. We ate in the Brasserie and the food was first class. As it is well-placed in the town centre, other dining options were available only minutes away. All were of a good standard.
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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, Utrecht Province, Netherlands, 3511 XA

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Near Sonnenborgh Observatory
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General


Near Sonnenborgh Observatory

Location


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.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Oudegracht - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tivoli - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Town Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral of Saint Catherine - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Catherine's Convent Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Dom Church - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Utrecht University-Downtown Campus - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Neude - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hoog Catharijne - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Grocery Company Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Pieterskerk - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Meeting Plaza Utrecht - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Voorstraat - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Park Nieuweroord - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi
Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague) - 61.3 km / 38.1 mi

Facilities


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).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining


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.

Rooms


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.

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Things to Do

  • Garden
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Fitness center

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Storage
  • Bicycle rental

General

  • Reception hall
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Elevator

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Grand Hotel Karel V

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Important Note
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Service Animals Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Grand Hotel Karel V
121
Number of floors in Grand Hotel Karel V
4
Another facilities in Grand Hotel Karel V
Garden, Spa, Sauna, Steam room, Fitness center

Frequently asked question in Grand Hotel Karel V

What are available facilities at Grand Hotel Karel V?
There are top facilites at Grand Hotel Karel V such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Grand Hotel Karel V?
The standard check-in time at Grand Hotel Karel V is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Grand Hotel Karel V provide breakfast?
Yes, Grand Hotel Karel V provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Grand Hotel Karel V?
Grand Hotel Karel V is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Grand Hotel Karel V have?
Grand Hotel Karel V has 4 floors.
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9.2
Exceptional
From 650 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

9.0

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews Grand Hotel Karel V

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Top reviews
Shannon
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.
William Achilles
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!
Alan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for 4 nights in this excellent hotel and took the room upgrade offered by the desk at check-in at minimal additional cost. This gave us a large room overlooking the courtyard with an excellent bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower. There was a separate loo off the entrance corridor. It was almost like a suite and benefitted from having two doors between the bedroom and the main hallway. It was very well furnished had generous stowage and space for luggage, that meant it was neat and uncluttered with everything squared away. The beds were very comfortable. Above all it was quiet. We never heard a thing and slept very well. The hotel is beautifully decorated in an understated style but showcases its historic features. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France all met here in 1546 (when it was a monastery not an hotel). It is situated in secluded, well-maintained gardens. There are two restaurants, a bar and a very well appointed spa. The staff were charming and helpful and all spoke good English - which is pretty much normal in the Netherlands anyway. We ate in the Brasserie and the food was first class. As it is well-placed in the town centre, other dining options were available only minutes away. All were of a good standard.
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David Ronald
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. Very good food in the bistro
Kelly
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderful and elegant hotel, high level of service, beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.
Mona
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Balcony view was lovely. Room very comfortable. Staff wonderful. The manager of housekeeping very kind to bring me more creamers.
Brianna
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great service !
Mordechai
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiful hotel in historic buildings.
paul
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice grounds but dated interior. Some of the most uncomfortable beds and pillows I’ve ever experienced
Kensuke
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice clean room and well shaped garden, but unfortunately outside of the hotel sometimes noisy and woke me up at night.
Julia (and Michael)
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

lovely historic setting upgraded with all the modern conveniences - in a great location for walking
Tim
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Nicola
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is so central and the staff were really helpful.
Alexander
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Arne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Philip
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Have stayed before always clean always top notch. Staff are excellent
Thomas
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Jonathan
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What an amazing hotel! Steeped in history and perfectly positioned for business or pleasure! Will definitely stay there again!!
TANIA
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Angela
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stunning place, feels like in another era. Clean and quiet rooms
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9.2
Exceptional
From 650 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

9.0

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews Grand Hotel Karel V

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40
Top reviews
Shannon
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.
William Achilles
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!
Alan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for 4 nights in this excellent hotel and took the room upgrade offered by the desk at check-in at minimal additional cost. This gave us a large room overlooking the courtyard with an excellent bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower. There was a separate loo off the entrance corridor. It was almost like a suite and benefitted from having two doors between the bedroom and the main hallway. It was very well furnished had generous stowage and space for luggage, that meant it was neat and uncluttered with everything squared away. The beds were very comfortable. Above all it was quiet. We never heard a thing and slept very well. The hotel is beautifully decorated in an understated style but showcases its historic features. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France all met here in 1546 (when it was a monastery not an hotel). It is situated in secluded, well-maintained gardens. There are two restaurants, a bar and a very well appointed spa. The staff were charming and helpful and all spoke good English - which is pretty much normal in the Netherlands anyway. We ate in the Brasserie and the food was first class. As it is well-placed in the town centre, other dining options were available only minutes away. All were of a good standard.
Read More
David Ronald
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. Very good food in the bistro
Kelly
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderful and elegant hotel, high level of service, beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.
Mona
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Balcony view was lovely. Room very comfortable. Staff wonderful. The manager of housekeeping very kind to bring me more creamers.
Brianna
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great service !
Mordechai
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiful hotel in historic buildings.
paul
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice grounds but dated interior. Some of the most uncomfortable beds and pillows I’ve ever experienced
Kensuke
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice clean room and well shaped garden, but unfortunately outside of the hotel sometimes noisy and woke me up at night.
Julia (and Michael)
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

lovely historic setting upgraded with all the modern conveniences - in a great location for walking
Tim
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Nicola
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is so central and the staff were really helpful.
Alexander
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Arne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Philip
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Have stayed before always clean always top notch. Staff are excellent
Thomas
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Jonathan
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What an amazing hotel! Steeped in history and perfectly positioned for business or pleasure! Will definitely stay there again!!
TANIA
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Angela
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stunning place, feels like in another era. Clean and quiet rooms
Number of reviews per page
20
40