Grand Hotel Karel V

Beautiful hotel and gardens. Great location.

Fantastic hotel in a beautiful city! We will be back!

We never meant to stay at the hotel, but a major issue at Schipol meant our flight was cancelled and along with thousands of other people we had to find somewhere to stay. All the hotels in Amsterdam were full but I'd read an article about Utrecht recently so we chose to stay there - and luckily there was room at the inn! We arrived late, but the staff were very helpful sorting out the room for me and my two sons. We eventually had to stay for four nights until we got a new flight. Throughout that time the staff were wonderfully helpful, and the kids loved the little details like lollies on a really hot day. We all loved the amazing breakfasts and the boys really enjoyed the swimming pool. All in all, I'd thoroughly recommend the hotel, it certainly was a silver lining to the disruption.

Excellent night sleep. Fair parking price and no extra charge for our little friend. Great breakfast

Amazing place:-)))

Good location - even with current construction in front. But avoid ground level rooms as they are too exposed to the construction noise, dust, dirt, and traffic. Breakfast buffet very good with a nice setting in a classic space. Cleanliness could be improved on housekeeping - and upkeep on sinks and shower could be improved to avoid leaking.

Very enjoyable

Great location, excellent ambience in hotel, niceties families. It was one of those hotels that you did not want to leave.

This grand hotel, originally a monastery (visited by Emperor Charles V), has a stunning setting in a large, landscaped walled garden. Although only steps away from the centre/sights of Utrecht, it's a beautiful & peaceful setting - view of courtyard and trees, and all I could hear was birdsong and church bells! The many staff were very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is pricey but delicious, held in the beautiful restaurant. My room in Empire wing was very large with traditional décor. The bathroom was huge - big tub and separate shower, twin basins, nice toiletries. Only strange thing was the grand, canopied, romantic-looking bed, which turned out to be two single beds pushed together and even had two single duvets. Otherwise, very highly recommended.