Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Utrecht

Surrounded by peaceful gardens, this former monastery offers a serene retreat near Utrecht's historic center. Guests can enjoy the on-site Michelin Star restaurant and unwind in the wellness area with pool, sauna, and hot tub. Comfortable rooms provide sanctuary after exploring the old city.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥26,552
￥34,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a desk, chairs, a dining table, and a large window with red curtains.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a window.

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A high-ceilinged room with a bed, a dining table, and a staircase.

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Canal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, multiple pillows, and a bedside lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a television.

Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, and a desk.

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (View)

A traditional room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bookshelf, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bookshelf, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Corner (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Executive Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Utrecht City Center, a neighborhood in Utrecht, Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury is near a train station. St. Catherine's Convent Museum and University Museum are cultural highlights and Utrecht Botanical Gardens is a popular area attraction. Ready for a night out? Consider Tivoli. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Utrecht travel guide
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3511 XA, The Netherlands, Utrecht, Geertebolwerk 1

What's nearby

  • A canal with a bridge, historic buildings, and a row of bicycles.
    Oudegracht
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A tall, Gothic-style cathedral with intricate architecture and a spire, surrounded by historic buildings.
    Dom Church
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tivoli
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Catherine's Convent Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beatrix Theater
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Utrecht Central Station
    13 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kafé België
    5 min walk
  • Moksi
    4 min walk
  • Wok to Go
    5 min walk
  • 't Taphuys Utrecht
    5 min walk
  • Blackbird Coffee & Vintage
    4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Dom Church
  • Located close to Park Nieuweroord and Tivoli, Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • Laundry services, concierge services, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 121 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • LED TVs with digital channels
    • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury on Nov 22, 2026 start from ￥26,552, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury located?

Located in the center of Utrecht, this family-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tivoli, Town Hall, and St. Catherine's Convent Museum. Dom Church and University Museum are also within 15 minutes. Utrecht Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Karel V, WorldHotels Luxury Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 770 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Centrally located, beautiful grounds, well appointed rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wish I could have stayed longer! Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing with great services.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property is beautiful. Extremely well maintained. Location is perfect for walking the city in either direction. Only wish the sauna was working while we were there but did make use of the steam cabin. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Utrecht.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a great location in Utrecht. The staff were uniformly excellent. Wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice upmarket hotel right next to the old town of Utrecht, just a 5 minute walk. Nice, decent sized room and bathroom. Excellent breakfast, nice gardens, on-site parking (extra cost).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with extensive gardens. All staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel and Utrecht
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic choice at breakfast with very helpful staff. Beautiful dining area in the garden
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful courtyard, delicious breakfast, efficient and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Attentive service. Beautiful grounds. Comfortable room. Great location. Wonderful breakfast. Excellent meal at the brasserie. Spa would benefit from age restriction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent - super helpful, cheerful and efficient. we enjoyed the outdoor dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy parking, and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful with well-kept grounds. A luxurious and historic place to stay in Utrecht.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel. Very good food in the bistro
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in historic buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and elegant hotel, high level of service, beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and peaceful spot in Brugge. A lovely hotel with helpful staff and a great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is so central and the staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great historic hotel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location on the edge of old town with a very friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good hotel in a very central location with good restaurants on site. Only point of feedback - we arrived to attend our daughter's graduation in the morning and were not given access to our room and had to freshen up and change in the toilets... some flexibility would have been appeeciated
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely superb and wonderful experience. This hotel is exquisite and its staff is perfection. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and very friendly staff. Location is beautiful and easybwalk from main station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel - no complaints!

It’s a great hotel, enjoyed my stay. Breakfast was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Historical, beautiful hotel with good fitness facilities, excellent dining, walkable to downtown and other shops/restaurants AND THE STAFF are wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024