Grand Hotel Karel V
5 stars
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Grand Hotel Karel V

5 stars
Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Utrecht
9.0
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4024 reviews
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Overview

Grand Hotel Karel V is a historic five-star hotel in the heart of Utrecht, the Netherlands, just a ten-minute walk from the central station. Set within a restored 14th-century monastery and former military hospital, it seamlessly blends centuries of …bestwestern.com
Grand Hotel Karel V is a historic five-star hotel in the heart of Utrecht, the Netherlands, just a ten-minute walk from the central station. Set within a restored 14th-century monastery and former military hospital, it seamlessly blends centuries of heritage with contemporary luxury. The hotel offers 121 elegant rooms and suites, 13 distinctive meeting and event spaces for up to 150 guests, lush gardens, a serene wellness centre, and two acclaimed restaurants, both recognized by Gault&Millau. Michelin-starred Restaurant Karel 5, led by Chef Leon Mazairac, presents refined cuisine, while Brasserie Goeie Louisa offers an elegant yet relaxed dining experience. A timeless destination for both business and leisure travelers.bestwestern.com
9.0
Wonderful rating
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The neighborhood - Binnenstad

Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Utrecht

What's nearby

  • The Letters of Utrecht6 min walk
  • Museum Speelklok8 min walk
  • Dom Church Utrecht8 min walk
  • Museum Catharijneconvent8 min walk
  • Nieuwegracht9 min walk
  • Utrecht Centraal Railway Station10 min walk
  • AAMU Museum voor hedendaagse Aboriginal kunst6 min walk
  • Dom Tower8 min walk
  • St. Catharinakathedraal8 min walk
  • Ganzenmarkt Tunnel9 min walk
  • Paushuize10 min walk
  • Vredenburg10 min walk

Reviews

9.0
Wonderful
4024 verified ratings
Wonderful
2614
Very good
759
Good
382
Okay
118
Fair
84
Mediocre
39
Poor
28

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, excellent service, and clean rooms. Many highlighted the delicious breakfast and the responsiveness of the staff. However, some noted issues like high breakfast prices and obstructed views from certain rooms.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
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10
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Jones, Jul 2025
Pros (+) A little slice of luxury in a beautiful city
Cons (-) Nothing!
10
Wonderful
Maria, Jul 2025
Pros (+) The location and the building was stunning the employees where so friendly and the restaurants amaizing
9.0
Wonderful
Richard, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Fantastic location, could not get better. Hotel was perfectly located and so quiet at night for a good nights sleep.
Cons (-) Minor points , beds were quite soft and bedside lighting needs upgraded
10
Wonderful
Ferenc, Jul 2025
Pros (+) The hotel to go in Utrecht Very good restaurant nice location friendly staff
8.0
Very good
Claire, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Good location, beautiful hotel
Cons (-) Pricey!
8.0
Very good
Christopher, Jul 2025
Cons (-) Having to pay for parking
10
Wonderful
Daniel, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Location and confort
Cons (-) It was great
9.0
Wonderful
Renata, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Great location within a few minutes walk to the centre of Utrecht, beautiful grounds & very convenient if travelling by car with plenty of parking. Nice courtyard to have drinks. Our room in a separate building was a good size with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was small but functional. The room also had a small balcony.
Cons (-) The balcony had no chairs to sit on as shown on the photos & there were several old leaves lying around & this is probably the only hotel we have ever stayed in that didn’t give a complimentary bottle of water in the room.
7.0
Good
Hagit, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Location, garden, comfortable beds, wellness center- the pool was fun
Cons (-) Aircon- ok when the weather was fine, but couldn’t deal with a really hot day. We has to ask for extra ventilators, luckily they were available.
10
Wonderful
Anthony, Jul 2025
Pros (+) Everything ! I have stayed there several times now. This time my room also faced the river and had a balcony, which was lovely.
Cons (-) Nothing…..the only drawback was a group of drunk young girls going up the river in a boat and playing loud music at 01.00….but that was nothing to do with the hotel !

Amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 11:00 am
Cancellation/prepayment
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