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Reviews of Grand Hotel Karel V This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Geertebolwerk 1, City Center, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands

#10 of 43 hotels in Utrecht

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Review Score

Based on 700 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel in great location and great stuff. Everything was spotless clean very big and beautiful room and everyth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike really!

    The room was excellent! Very big, with big closet and room for luggage and desk. The bathroom was amazing, spotless clean with plenty of amenities and the shower was huge. The bed was very good and big, the fridge was full and there was a coffee machine with capsules. Everything perfectly cleaned with excellent service. The facilities were excellent with everything you need and the hotel was very close to train station and city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not a thing.

    Everthing! The room, the spa, the meals, the staff, everything is excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    comfortable and quietr
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 4 nights

    perfect location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Beautiful property, great staff and wonderful rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't anything I did not like.

    The hotel is beautiful and the rooms were immaculate. Staff was terrific and helpful in providing recommendations for places to see and dine in Utrecht. They even helped us charge the plug-in hybrid car we rented. Utrecht was an afterthought for us, but we were so glad we visited there. We had a full day and made the most of it - walking around the city, dining, and shopping. Some great bakeries restaurants. We drove there from Schipol and it was an easy drive. We liked that it was just outside of the city center - still only a couple hundred feet away. Close enough to be minutes away from main streets. We could stash the car and just tour on our won.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Everything was royal
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    High prices

    Good location , very clean , looks royal

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Lovely canalside hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Comfort Twin
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a beautiful hotel. Parking right outside the hotel, very easy to get to. Staff were lovely. Good sized rooms, loo was separate from the shower - bonus whether sharing with a friend or partner. Very well equipped, comfortable beds, selection of pillows. Great location, a few minutes from the centre of Utrecht and the main rail station. 25 mins into Amsterdam. Utrecht and its canals are far calmer than Amsterdam. Lovely bars and quaint shops.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Very comfortable and really enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slow. Meal in brasserie

    Beautiful building in lovely grounds. Very close to city centre but no noise and very calm surroundings.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great place to stay if you are coming with the car - they have spacious secured parking. We really liked the room as we could see there was a lot of thinking and put in designing the room. The hotel has two excellent restaurant but you need to reserve in advance. Highly recommended to do so.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A really good hotel, good on all counts. The breakfasts were one of the stand out features, as we're the friendly and efficient staff. Pretty close to faultless.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was really nice and easy to park the location is excellent the room and the wellness center was perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    A great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Everything was as it should be.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    Karel V doesn't disapppoint
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Luxury Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    The standard house wine at the bar was a bit cheap, but definitely drinkable. Consider spending a little more.

    Karel V doesn't disapppoint, I come here at least once a year, this time the reception staff was better than before. The "roman" wing is cheaper and new. The "napoleon" building has much more style. So if you have the money go for the old rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super nice people working at Karel V

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Comfort Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like to stay in hotels with some history and that was the case here. And I had a marvellous room, after discussing with the receptionist, with views to front and back. Ask for room 212. I’d also like to thank the staff for helping me get in touch with a garage to quickly sort out car trouble, much appreciated, Rob and Lenny.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fitness centre was very small

    Location, bar,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    All in all a good stay which we'll repeat during the year as our kids are at the Utrecht Univ.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As I have said, the breakfast could be a bit more up-scale for the class of Hotel and the fantastic room it was served-in! The room was really great however access was only by means of walking to a nearby building and in our case through rain! walk

    All was to our expectations! The breakfast room was exceptional whilst the offering at breakfast were just good. Location was very good with walking access to the central city. Parking was also very good and at a reasonable price.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cozy, Wooden Empire Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower was a bit small considering the hotel rating and room rate. Wellness area ok, but floor slippery when wet.

    Very convenient location, central Utrecht. Nice breakfast, with good service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    As
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All.was as we aspected to be.

    Beautiful Hotel in the city center. The room was big and properly clean. We appreciated the spa and the services.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a I liked everything

    Very comfortable and very clean hotel. Top location and amazing SPA facilities! Not to miss it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing Hotel ,incredible location . The perfect location to for a visit to the hidden jewel of a city ,Utrecht .. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in the heart if the old city of Utrecht
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    The atmosphere and location of the hotel are superb

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from the room. It was supposed to be a landmark view but no

    Very pleasant hotel. Very nice accommodating staff

    Stayed in February 2024

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