Hotel description Grand Hotel Karel V
Renovated in 2008, this hotel is housed in the former headquarters of the Teutonic Order, a block of buildings locally known as the Duitse House, which dates from the 14th Century. Emperor Charles V stayed here, together with his sister, Maria of Hungary, and attended the Chapter Meeting of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1546. These figures of historical importance are proudly remembered in this magnificent building. Today this charming, family friendly city hotel comprises a total of 121 rooms including 10 suites and 1 disability friendly room. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service and lift access. It also offers a bar, 2 restaurants, conference facilities and Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services for an additional fee and there is parking (charges apply) for those arriving by car.
Room description
All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a wash basin, a shaving mirror, a hairdryer and luxurious bathrobes and slippers. They are also equipped with a direct dial telephone, a fax and ADSL Internet access for a laptop connection as well as a trouser press, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. All beds feature quilts and satellite/cable TV, a radio, a safe and individually adjustable air conditioning and heating are provided in all accommodation as standard. On request guests can reserve an executive room with 2 single beds.
Sport activities description
This hotel features an indoor swimming pool and guests can work out in the gym and relax in the sauna or steam room or with a massage treatment (for an additional fee).
Comments from hotel
Check-in is at 2 pm and guests are required to check out by 12 midday.
Hotel location description Grand Hotel Karel V
This hotel enjoys a quiet location in the medieval city centre. Guests will find restaurants, bars, links to the public transport network and shops just 100 m away. It lies within walking distance of the central station (300 m), De Dam (500 m), Stadsschouwburg (1 km), Jaarbeurs Convention Centre (1 km), the Stadhuis (1 km) and canals and is within easy reach of the motorways. Amsterdam city centre and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are 30 minutes away by taxi or train.
Payment methods description
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.
How to get there
Guests arriving on the A2 to Utrecht by car should take exit 8 marked Centrum. Continue to the centre, pass Jaarbeurs, go under railway overpass and take a right turn to Centrum. Pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne, take first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge and then take a left into Geertebolwerk (cul-de-sac). The hotel is located at the end of the street. Those coming on the A28 to Utrecht by car should take the exit signposted Centrum, continue to Centrum West and from Catharijnesingel turn right at the first traffic lights. After crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (cul-de-sac). The hotel is located at the end of the street. Guests coming on the A2 to Utrecht by car should take exit 8, signposted Centrum, and continue to the centre. Pass Jaarbeurs and go under the railway overpass. Take a right turn to the centre and pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne. Then take the first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge and take a left into Geertebolwerk (cul-de-sac). The hotel is located at the end of the street. Those coming from the west on the A12 to Utrecht should take exit 17 signposted Kanaleneiland and continue to the city centre. Pass Jaarbeurs and go under the railway overpass. Then take right turn for the city centre and pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne. Take the first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge and then go left into Geertebolwerk (cul-de-sac). The hotel is located at the end of the street.
Description Grand Hotel Karel V
- » Number of floors (annex building): 4
- » Year of construction: 1346
- » Suites: 10
- » Annex buildings: 2
- » Single rooms: 14
- » Number of floors (main building): 4
- » Last renovated: 2008
- » Total number of rooms: 121
- » Disabled rooms: 1
- » Double / twin rooms: 97
Hotel type
- » Charming hotel
- » Family friendly hotel
- » City hotel
- » Business hotel
- » Conference hotel
- » Historic hotel
Methods of payment
- » JCB
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » EC
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Radio
- » Shower
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Individual heating
- » Bath
- » Central heating
- » Safe
- » Tea / Coffee
- » Individual air-conditioned
- » Internet access
- » Direct dial telephone (*)
- » Minibar (*)
Facilities
- » Room service (*)
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Money Exchange
- » Laundry service (*)
- » 24h. Reception
- » Public Internet
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » High chairs
- » Sauna
- » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
- » Indoor pool
- » Steam bath
- » Car park (*)
- » Massage (*)
- » Gym
- » Bar-s
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
- » Restaurant -s
Interest points
- » Centraal Station.: 300m
- » Beatrix Theater/Jaarbeurs.: 1km
- » De Dom.: 500m
- » Stadhuis.: 1km
- » Stadsschouwburg.: 1km
Distances (in meters)
- » Bar / Pub / Utrecht: 100m
- » Town centre / Utrecht: 100m
- » Shopping facilities / Utrecht: 100m
- » Restaurants / Utrecht: 100m
- » Train station / Utrecht: 300m
- » Bus station / Utrecht: 100m
- » Public transport / Utrecht: 300m