Near Hoog Catharijne
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.
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 with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. 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).
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
German, English, French, Dutch, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Twin BedMore detailsWonderful · 639 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Recommendation
81.2%
Closest airports
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
48.9 km / 30.4 mi
Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague)
61.3 km / 38.1 mi
What's nearby
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
Hoog Catharijne
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Neude
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
Park Nieuweroord
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
TivoliVredenburg
1 km / 0.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
2 restaurants
A bar/lounges
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Steam room
Sauna
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
German
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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