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Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
The Grand Hotel Karel V was the first 5-star hotel in Utrecht.
The hotel opened in 1999 in a fully renovated monumental building with 10,000 square metres of city gardens in the city centre of Utrecht, close to the Jaarbeurs Congress Hall and the Central Railway Station. The hotel comprises 91 hotel rooms and suites, the gastronomic restaurant Grand Restaurant Karel V (with Michelin star), brasserie Goeie Louisa with terrace, cosy bar cellars and 12 meeting and dining rooms.
In the historic town centre of Utrecht the new, prestigious Grand Hotel Karel V has opened its doors from September 1999. The realisation is the result of a striking renovation of the former headquarters of the German Knights Order. This block of buildings, locally known as the German house, dates from the fourteenth century.
It is the hospitable tradition of the German Knights Order which, in a modern equivalent, is pursued in Grand Hotel Karel V. The order was founded in 1198 with the purpose of defending the faith and of nursing the sick and wounded.
Grand Restaurant Karel V is a place in the grand manner yet familiar. The ideal location in the heart of Utrecht for a business or private occassion.
Brasserie Goeie Louisa is situated in the Brasserie room and the Brasserie kitchen, which is one of the oldest kitchens of the Netherlands. From 1345 AD the priests of the German Knights Order have cooked their meals for the many guests who stayed in the German House.
In the cellars, situated in the medieval arched roofs, you will find the Hotelbar, as well as a bar for closing your meeting or conference, the apéritif for your dinner in Grand Restaurant Karel V or the beginning of a nice evening in Utrecht.
Grand Hotel Karel V has the availability of twelve conference rooms (total 900 sq.m). All halls have been restored to their ancient splendor and can be used for business as well as festive occasions. For example the Graaf van Leicester hall includes an auditory, equipped with the latest in audiovisual facilities.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 18:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. 5 % city/tourist tax per room per night is not included.
Private parking is possible on site and costs EUR 15.00 per day.
Pets are not allowed.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 40.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Besides the listed facilities, all 91 rooms come with a direct phone line, free ADSL connection, and controllable air conditioning. All rooms have a lovely parquet floor.
As a hotel guest, you can make use of the hotel fitness, solarium and sauna. A number of rooms is reserved for non-smokers.
Napoleontic Wing
The building complex of Grand Hotel Karel V includes the 90 metres long infirmary building of the former National Military Hospital.Construction started in 1823 by orders of King William I. In a historically responsible manner, the hospital wards were transformed into 39 hotel rooms and 5 suites equipped will all modern comfort. All rooms have a view of our beautifully arranged gardens. Thanks to the romantic ambience, the rooms of the Napoleontic wing are quite suitable for celebrating your wedding night or for a weekend’s stay in Utrecht. Due to the building’s monumental character all of the rooms of this wing are different. On the fourth floor, the rooms come with the authentic beams in the ceilings. The bathrooms possess a bath, a shower, wash basin, shaving mirror, hair dryer, luxurious bathrobes and slippers. The beds are made up with comforters.
Garden Wing
The rooms in the Garden Wing come with a businesslike interior. Most of these rooms also have access to the balcony gallery. At your request we can also reserve a room with two separate beds.
The extremely spacious Executive Suites consist of a separate bedroom, sitting room and work area with a small meeting table. These rooms are extremely suitable to serve as an office or as a small meeting room.
In addition to the facilities listed, the executive rooms offer a seating area and a workplace. All rooms have a shower and bath, some combined and some separate. In some rooms the toilet is also separate from the bathroom. Some rooms have twin beds and some have one king-size double bed.
In Grand Restaurant Karel V - awarded a Michelin star - a warm welcome will be extended by our Maître d'Hôtel, Johan Kragtwijk, and Executive Chef Jeroen Robberegt. He and his team aspire to serve you in this stylish room in a classic but informal manner. They will be happy to offer you advice on how to discover the most congenial combination of wine and food. Apart from the Grand Restaurant Karel V, the hotel comprises a cellar bar and Brasserie Goeie Louisa, with a terrace.
Via the A2 motorway to Utrecht
Take exit 8, marked ‘Centrum’
At the top of the exit, at the traffic lights, continue to ‘Centrum’
Go straight at the roundabout, continue to ‘Centrum’
You will pass the Jaarbeurs
Go under the railway overpass and take a right turn towards ‘Centrum’
The road passes under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne. Take the first possible road on the left. After crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk in (dead end street)
Grand Hotel Karel V is located at the end of Geertebolwerk on the right
Via the A28 motorway to Utrecht
Take exit marked ‘Centrum’ (A28)
At the end of the exit ramp, at the traffic lights, take a left turn
Take the first exit ‘Stadion’
Turn right at the end of the exit ramp at the traffic lights
Continue to next T junction and turn left, ‘Centrum West’
Follow the direction of the sign for ‘Doorgaand Verkeer’
Take a right turn at the traffic lights ‘Centrum West/Maarssen’, which takes you onto the Catharijnesingel
Turn right at the first traffic lights
After crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street)
Grand Hotel Karel V is located at the end of Geertebolwerk on the right
Via the A12 motorway to Utrecht
Follow directions to ‘Jaarbeurs Zuid’
Take exit 17 'Kanaleneiland'
At the end of the exit ramp, at the traffic lights, turn to ‘Kanaleneiland’
Follow 'Jaarbeurs'
Turn right, at the first roundabout, towards ‘Hoograven/Lunetten’
Just before the second bridge (yellow /blue railing) take a left turn onto the Jutfaseweg
Stay on this road and take a left at the second traffic lights.
Turn right under the railroad overpass towards ‘Centrum’
Take a left turn at the first traffic lights, which takes you onto the Catharijnesingel
Turn right at the first traffic lights
After crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street)
Grand Hotel Karel V is located at the end of Geertebolwerk on the right
From Central Railway Station Utrecht
In the main hall of the train station, please exit to shopping arcade ‘Hoog Catharijne’.
Turn right, next to the automatic cash dispensers of ABN Amro Bank, through exit Godebaldkwartier.
Turn left at the bottom of the escalators. Cross the road (two traffic lights) and turn right (cross yet another road).
Keep going straight. After ± 150 metres, the Grand Hotel Karel V will be on your left
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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