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About the Hotel

Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3511 XA
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Close to the Dom Tower
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Guests will appreciate the perfect 5-star Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht's location, only 500 metres from Museum Speelklok, as well as a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service provided on site. The historic hotel is proud to feature 10,000 square metres of gardens, right around the corner from Zizo.

Location

The hotel is notable for its strategic setting in the very heart of Utrecht and provides access to the municipal Het Utrechts Archief Archive, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The luxurious Grand Hotel Utrecht is centrally situated merely 0.9 km from the Centraal Central Museum.

Also, the family property is a short way from the chic Holland Casino Utrecht, and Utrecht Maliebaan train station is located nearly a 15-minute stroll away.

This Utrecht hotel is 750 m from Centraal Station Jaarbeurszijde bus station.

Rooms

The deluxe Grand Hotel Karel V features 116 rooms with free wireless internet, as well as coffee/tea making facilities. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. You can enjoy views of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends. The smoke-free Grand Hotel features 2 dining venues, including Goeie Louisa, the French restaurant serving French dishes. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. You can try Dutch cuisine in a cafeteria which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

At the comfortable Grand Hotel Karel V, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness area. Guests can also enjoy bicycle usage organised by the accommodation. Wellness options at this hotel include a solarium, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi, and such beauty treatments as body treatments, facials, and spa service. At the Grand Hotel Utrecht, business travellers can make use of 13 meeting rooms with a catering service.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Centraal Museum for Utrecht's rich art and history.
  • Stroll through the scenic Griftpark for a relaxing afternoon picnic.
  • Try the local specialty, Utrechtse Panningen at a nearby café.
  • Explore the hidden Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO site.
  • Join the local market at Vredenburg for fresh produce and treats.
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Grand Hotel Karel V offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Comfort Double
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Empire Double
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Empire Executive Twin
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Empire Suite
2 persons
475 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Grand Hotel Karel V offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Grand Hotel Karel V Location

Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3511 XA
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Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3511 XA
Nearby
Domplein 21
Dom Tower
1600 ft
Moreelsepark
Inktpot
500 ft
Museum
Museum Speelklok
1600 ft
Oudegracht 176
Aboriginal Art Museum
1100 ft
Church
Dom Tower of Utrecht
1700 ft
UtrechtThe Netherlands
Canals area
1800 ft
Church
St Martin's Cathedral
1900 ft
Museum
DOMunder
1800 ft
Church
St. Willibrord's Church
1200 ft
Museum
University Museum Utrecht
1900 ft
Museum
Het Utrechts Archief
1300 ft
Church
St Catherine's Cathedral
1500 ft
Domplein
Jan VI van Nassau-Dillenburg
1600 ft
Public Building
Stadhuis Utrecht
1700 ft
Church
Pandhof
800 ft
Restaurants
Restaurant Karel 5
100 ft
Geertebolwerk 1
Restaurant Blauw Utrecht
300 ft
Springweg 64
Springhaver
300 ft
Springweg 50
Belgian Beer Cafe Olivier Utrecht
1600 ft
Achter Clarenburg 6
Florent
800 ft
Visschersplein 75
Jozef
900 ft
Mariaplaats 50
Restaurant Seven
900 ft
Mariaplaats 7
Rhodos
700 ft
Oudegracht 205
Taj Mahal Lounge
1100 ft
Zadelstraat 32
Getting around
City Centre
Utrecht9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)74 min  ·  30.3 mi
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)89 min  ·  36.5 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 35 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 35 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Dutch
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
116

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Grand Hotel Karel V from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 765 verified reviews
8.9/10
Great
95%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.4/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.6/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 950 reviews
4.5/5
based on 2228 reviews
9.0/10
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