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Grand Hotel Karel V — Hotel in Utrecht

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Grand Hotel Karel V
Description
Upscale hotel in a storied former monastery, offering a formal restaurant, a brasserie & a spa.
Nearby attractions
Pandhof Sinte Marie
Utrechts Conservatorium, achter het, Mariaplaats 27-28, 3511 LG Utrecht, Netherlands
Dom Tower
Domplein 9, 3512 JE Utrecht, Netherlands
Museum Speelklok
Steenweg 6, 3511 JP Utrecht, Netherlands
St Martin's Cathedral
Achter de Dom 1, 3512 JN Utrecht, Netherlands
Escape Room Mysterium
Oudegracht 300, 3511 NX Utrecht, Netherlands
Statue of Dick Bruna&Nijntje
Netherlands, Utrecht
DOMunder
Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht, Netherlands
Het Utrechts Archief - Expo
Hamburgerstraat 28, 3512 NS Utrecht, Netherlands
Pandhof van de Dom
3512 JN Utrecht, Netherlands
Stadswandeling Utrecht
Maartensbrug 3511, 3511 KN Utrecht, Netherlands
Nearby restaurants
Brasserie Goeie Louisa
Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
Restaurant Blauw Utrecht
Springweg 64, 3511 VT Utrecht, Netherlands
Jozef eten & drinken
Mariaplaats 50, 3511 LM Utrecht, Netherlands
Restaurant Karel 5*
Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
Café Elize bij ‘t Plein
Mariaplaats 44, 3511 LL Utrecht, Netherlands
O'Panuozzo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Mariastraat 35, 3511 LN Utrecht, Netherlands
Restaurant Seven Utrecht
Mariaplaats 7, 3511 LH Utrecht, Netherlands
Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht
Achter Clarenburg 6A, 3511 JJ Utrecht, Netherlands
Kafé België
Oudegracht 196, 3511 NR Utrecht, Netherlands
Le Jardin
Mariaplaats 42, 3511 LL Utrecht, Netherlands
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The Hunfeld
Mariaplaats 4, 3511 LH Utrecht, Netherlands
Court Hotel City Center Utrecht
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht, Netherlands
Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station
Boven Catharijnepoort 4, 3511 WN Utrecht, Netherlands
Cozy Pillow
Steenweg 13, 3511 JK Utrecht, Netherlands
Petit Beijers
Vismarkt 16, 3511 KS Utrecht, Netherlands
Gastenkamer Gaardbrug-Utrecht: uniek overnachten in Utrecht
Oudegracht 186 bis, 3511 AL Utrecht, Netherlands
Loft 188 Luxury Apartment Hotel
Oudegracht aan de Werf 188, 3511 AL Utrecht, Netherlands
Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station by IHG
Catharijne Esplanade 13, 3511 WK Utrecht, Netherlands
Leonardo Hotel Utrecht City Center
Vredenburg 14, 3511 AE Utrecht, Netherlands
Mother Goose Hotel
Ganzenmarkt 26, 3512 GE Utrecht, Netherlands
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Grand Hotel Karel V

Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
4.0(922)
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Upscale hotel in a storied former monastery, offering a formal restaurant, a brasserie & a spa.

attractions: Pandhof Sinte Marie, Dom Tower, Museum Speelklok, St Martin's Cathedral, Escape Room Mysterium, Statue of Dick Bruna&Nijntje, DOMunder, Het Utrechts Archief - Expo, Pandhof van de Dom, Stadswandeling Utrecht, restaurants: Brasserie Goeie Louisa, Restaurant Blauw Utrecht, Jozef eten & drinken, Restaurant Karel 5*, Café Elize bij ‘t Plein, O'Panuozzo Neapolitan Pizzeria, Restaurant Seven Utrecht, Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht, Kafé België, Le Jardin
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+31 30 233 7555
Website
karelv.nl

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Nearby attractions of Grand Hotel Karel V

Pandhof Sinte Marie

Dom Tower

Museum Speelklok

St Martin's Cathedral

Escape Room Mysterium

Statue of Dick Bruna&Nijntje

DOMunder

Het Utrechts Archief - Expo

Pandhof van de Dom

Stadswandeling Utrecht

Pandhof Sinte Marie

Pandhof Sinte Marie

4.3

(214)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Dom Tower

Dom Tower

4.5

(3.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Museum Speelklok

Museum Speelklok

4.5

(1.6K)

Open 24 hours
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St Martin's Cathedral

St Martin's Cathedral

4.6

(1.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Fri, Dec 5 • 3:30 PM
Jaarbeurs Boulevard (Hallencomplex Hal 5) Entree buitzenzijde., 3521 AL
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Candlelight: Het beste van de 80s
Candlelight: Het beste van de 80s
Sat, Dec 6 • 6:45 PM
Nicolaaskerkhof 8, Utrecht, 3512 XC
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Candlelight: Tribute aan ABBA
Candlelight: Tribute aan ABBA
Thu, Dec 11 • 8:45 PM
Hof 1, Amersfoort, 3811 CJ
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Nearby restaurants of Grand Hotel Karel V

Brasserie Goeie Louisa

Restaurant Blauw Utrecht

Jozef eten & drinken

Restaurant Karel 5*

Café Elize bij ‘t Plein

O'Panuozzo Neapolitan Pizzeria

Restaurant Seven Utrecht

Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht

Kafé België

Le Jardin

Brasserie Goeie Louisa

Brasserie Goeie Louisa

4.4

(127)

Click for details
Restaurant Blauw Utrecht

Restaurant Blauw Utrecht

4.5

(545)

$$

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Jozef eten & drinken

Jozef eten & drinken

4.2

(1.2K)

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Restaurant Karel 5*

Restaurant Karel 5*

4.8

(38)

Closed
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Katleen VerlooKatleen Verloo
We stayed here over the weekend for a last-minute city trip. Location couldn't be better, right in the center. There is on-site parking for just 15€/night so very reasonable. Enjoyed an hour or two in the little wellness center which is well maintained and relaxing. Had a good dinner in the bistro which I'd definitely recommend. Delicious food, lovely setting with simple wooden tables and chairs, reasonable price, too. Acoustics are a bit of a worry though. It can be challenging trying to understand the waitress. The main reason I would hesitate to go back though is the room itself. It's old chique... in other words needs a bit of modernization. The bathroom was clean but hopelessly outdated. The room was OK but nothing special. The building has a certain grandeur which I missed in the room itself. We were first given a wrong room type (twin instead of double). They gave us another room. However the conditioner had clearly been used (half empty) and not replaced. There was a glass of milk sitting in the fridge, presumably left there by a previous guest. This is not 5star level and made me question the cleanliness of the whole room, which is not a comfortable feeling and simply not what I was expecting.
Gosia DziubaGosia Dziuba
Myself and my partner visited this restaurant for our anniversary. We loved the beautiful setting, the room was fabulous and the service was excellent. We went for 5 course menu. The prices for food and drinks were really fear in my opinion. In general the food for really good, but I found myself liking more the little nibbles in between more than the actual dishes. My scallops were exceptional, probably one of the tastiest dishes I ever ate. My partner had crab and he also really loved it. The second course was with salmon, the quality of ingredients was really good but in our opinion it was too many elements on the plate and the ingredients didn't really 'sing' together. The next two courses- lobster and veal with sweetbread were fantastic. However our dessert with burn milk it was quite run down the mill...I think we expect something more wow I guess...especially after super tasty pre desert(the cucumber and basil icecream with passion fruit and mango mousse delicious!) In general very pleasant experience but felt like there are details to work on. Anyway, thank you for a lovely dinner and great service!:-)
Tomás DíazTomás Díaz
The hotel has an amazing location in the city centre, and you can easily get on foot to all of the sights Utrecht has to offer. Rooms are spacious, and the small pool is nice to plunge in it. In addition, the gardens are beautiful, and the parking is great. However, there are some downsides: (I) the building where the hotel is located is protected (used to be a military hospital), and the structure was never redone (crooked floor beams, for example); (II) FF&E seem old and outdated (there is an early 90s feeling throughout), and a refurbishment is in urgent need; (III) breakfast is very expensive, which led us to go somewhere else (we were a party of six); and (IV) I forgot an iPhone charger in the room which was never returned to me. All in all, it is a nice place, but beware of the items which could have a negative impact on your stay.
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We stayed here over the weekend for a last-minute city trip. Location couldn't be better, right in the center. There is on-site parking for just 15€/night so very reasonable. Enjoyed an hour or two in the little wellness center which is well maintained and relaxing. Had a good dinner in the bistro which I'd definitely recommend. Delicious food, lovely setting with simple wooden tables and chairs, reasonable price, too. Acoustics are a bit of a worry though. It can be challenging trying to understand the waitress. The main reason I would hesitate to go back though is the room itself. It's old chique... in other words needs a bit of modernization. The bathroom was clean but hopelessly outdated. The room was OK but nothing special. The building has a certain grandeur which I missed in the room itself. We were first given a wrong room type (twin instead of double). They gave us another room. However the conditioner had clearly been used (half empty) and not replaced. There was a glass of milk sitting in the fridge, presumably left there by a previous guest. This is not 5star level and made me question the cleanliness of the whole room, which is not a comfortable feeling and simply not what I was expecting.
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Myself and my partner visited this restaurant for our anniversary. We loved the beautiful setting, the room was fabulous and the service was excellent. We went for 5 course menu. The prices for food and drinks were really fear in my opinion. In general the food for really good, but I found myself liking more the little nibbles in between more than the actual dishes. My scallops were exceptional, probably one of the tastiest dishes I ever ate. My partner had crab and he also really loved it. The second course was with salmon, the quality of ingredients was really good but in our opinion it was too many elements on the plate and the ingredients didn't really 'sing' together. The next two courses- lobster and veal with sweetbread were fantastic. However our dessert with burn milk it was quite run down the mill...I think we expect something more wow I guess...especially after super tasty pre desert(the cucumber and basil icecream with passion fruit and mango mousse delicious!) In general very pleasant experience but felt like there are details to work on. Anyway, thank you for a lovely dinner and great service!:-)
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The hotel has an amazing location in the city centre, and you can easily get on foot to all of the sights Utrecht has to offer. Rooms are spacious, and the small pool is nice to plunge in it. In addition, the gardens are beautiful, and the parking is great. However, there are some downsides: (I) the building where the hotel is located is protected (used to be a military hospital), and the structure was never redone (crooked floor beams, for example); (II) FF&E seem old and outdated (there is an early 90s feeling throughout), and a refurbishment is in urgent need; (III) breakfast is very expensive, which led us to go somewhere else (we were a party of six); and (IV) I forgot an iPhone charger in the room which was never returned to me. All in all, it is a nice place, but beware of the items which could have a negative impact on your stay.
Tomás Díaz

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4.0
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4.0
2y

We stayed here with our (very active) 3.5 year old. |We stayed in the Junior suit which was huge! Even with another bed being up for our daughter, the floor space was enormous. ||There was everything you need in the room, a tv at the end of the bed which rotates so you can also watch whilst sitting at the table and chairs. BBC 1 and BBC2 channels were available. ||The ceiling height was magnificent, the windows let in fantastic light. ||There was a huge bath and separate shower (the water pressure was very good) with twin sinks. This area has two doors with locks so you could have privacy when showering and also have it opened. ||The toilet was in a separate room which was handy. ||Our room had a lovely view of the gardens and the Dom Tower. ||All the things you would expect in a hotel- hair dryer, Nespresso machine, dressing gowns and slippers. Also toothbrush set, nail kit with emery board and a shaving kit etc. ||There was room service- this is on the tv display when you first turn in the tv. We searched for a menu in the room and were confused when we could not see it!||The hotel itself was just beautiful, we will definitely be staying again and I highly recommend it. ||This was our first hotel stay with our daughter and we were quite apprehensive at the thought of her getting bored in the one hotel room. The room was so large this didn’t happen at all and she was able to still run around with lots of space!||The central location was fantastic. ||We can’t wait to return. ||The staff were friendly...

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7y

We stayed here over the weekend for a last-minute city trip. Location couldn't be better, right in the center. There is on-site parking for just 15€/night so very reasonable. Enjoyed an hour or two in the little wellness center which is well maintained and relaxing. Had a good dinner in the bistro which I'd definitely recommend. Delicious food, lovely setting with simple wooden tables and chairs, reasonable price, too. Acoustics are a bit of a worry though. It can be challenging trying to understand the waitress. The main reason I would hesitate to go back though is the room itself. It's old chique... in other words needs a bit of modernization. The bathroom was clean but hopelessly outdated. The room was OK but nothing special. The building has a certain grandeur which I missed in the room itself. We were first given a wrong room type (twin instead of double). They gave us another room. However the conditioner had clearly been used (half empty) and not replaced. There was a glass of milk sitting in the fridge, presumably left there by a previous guest. This is not 5star level and made me question the cleanliness of the whole room, which is not a comfortable feeling and simply not what I...

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4.0
1y

5 Sterne-Zimmer gibt es hier , allerdings nur als Zimmer oder Suiten im Hauptgebäude. Schon im „Romanischen Flügel“ fällt das Niveau deutlich ab. Dieser Gebäudeteil mit ca 16 Zimmern („Luxuriöse Doppel/Zweibettzimmer“) liegt in erster Reihe an dem kleinen Park des Innenhofes. Man sollte kaum glauben, dass der Raum 33qm ( Zimmer 150 ff) groß sein soll, er wirkt kleiner. Das Besondere ist, dass man vom Garten den totalen Einblick in die Zimmer hat. Wen das stört oder kein Exhibitionist ist, der kann die Vorhänge zuziehen: allerdings Schluss mit Ausblick!|Wegen meiner diesbezüglichen Reklamation bekam ich ein kostenloses Upgrade in die erste Etage (Zimmer 250ff).|Dieses Zimmer hat eine Halbetage im spitzen Dach. Konsequenz: Die Basisebene mit Bett etc reduziert sich damit von ca 33qm auf weniger als 18qm. Oben findet sich ein kleines Sofa, Tisch, Stuhl und ein zweiter Fernseher. Hinauf geht es über eine steile Treppe (Gemessene 43°). Durch diese Konstruktion ist das Zimmer nicht etwa großzügig, sondern „zugebaut“. (Anmerkung: Was soll der zweite Fernseher? Laufen dann ein Western und ein Liebesfilm in lautstarker Konkurrenz?)|Ein Ausblick ist schwierig, denn es gibt nur eine schmale Fensterreihe in Hüfthöhe. Ein einziges Klappfenster in ca 220cm Höhe lässt sich wegen der innen angebauten Jalousie nur 5cm öffnen.||Frühstück|Eigentlich nicht erwähnenswert, wenn da nicht der völlig unterkühlte und damit fast geschmacklose Obstsalat wäre. Für ein Käseland wie die Niederlande ist die Qualität der angebotenen Käseplatte und auch der Wurst ein Offenbarungseid. Auch der fettige Zuchtlachs verdient nicht gerade 5 Sterne, alles in allem einem solchem Hotel unwürdig. Ich habe schon in vielen 3 Sterne-Hotels zum halben Preis mehr als doppelt so gut gefrühstückt. Oder er sollte mal nachschauen, wie ein Frühstück im Oriental (BKK) oder im Peninsula (HKK) ausschaut.|Gibt es auch etwas Gutes? Ja. Alles ist sehr gut eingerichtet, in einem modernen, gepflegten Zustand. Die Lage des Hotels ist optimal. Man ist unmittelbar an der Gracht bzw im Innenstadtbereich. Auch das Personal ist im gesamten Hotel kompetent und freundlich.||Restaurant|Man muss zwischen dem Bistro und dem eigentlichen Restaurant ,auch Frühstückssaal, unterscheiden.|Bistro: Bis auf 4 - 5 Tischen in der Mitte sitzt man an kleinen Tischen an der Längswand aufgereiht. Ist der Laden ausgebucht, dann ist es so voll und laut, dass die Kommunikation einige Kraft erfordert.|3 Gang Menu (47€) oder a la carte für ein paar Euro mehr. Die Auswahl ist überschaubar, 3 Vorspeisen(16€}, 3 Hauptgerichte (27€), 3 Nachspeisen (12€)|Die Qualität ist sehr bescheiden. |3 Beispiele: |Vorspeise, Scallops mit Gemüse?? Man findet einen Esslöffel voll an geschmacklich ziemlich undefinierbarem Gemüse und nicht Scallops, sondern vielleicht eine halbe Kammmuschel, vom Koch in ca 10 erbsengroße winzige Teilchen zerschnitten.|Hauptgericht, Entenbrust. Eigentlich weiß jeder Amateurkoch, dass man nach dem scharfen Anbraten den Braten für ca 30 Min bei 80°C in den Backofen schiebt, dann wird die Brust zart und rosa, was der Koch offensichtlich nicht gemacht hat, denn ich bekam rohes, zähes Fleisch.||Nachspeise. Eiscoupe Dame blanche. Die meisten werden wohl wissen, was das ist. Serviert kommt man hier eine kleine Eiskugel von der Größe eines Golfballs mit Schokoüberzug. Ein Biss=12 Euro||Im Sommer im Innenhof auf der Terrasse einen Kaffee oder ein Glas Wein zu trinken, ist sicherlich eine...

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