Grand Hotel Karel V Utrecht

Quiet location in medieval city centre, at walking distance from Central Station, Jaarbeurs Convention Centre, shops and canals. Within easy reach of motorways. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam city centre at 30 min by taxi or train.

The realisation is the result of a striking renovation of the former headquarters of the Teutonic Order. This block of buildings, locally known as the Duitse house, 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 names with historic importance are proudly remembered in this magnificent building.

All rooms offer a direct telephone line, fax- and ADSL for connection to the laptop, trouser press, mini bar, safe, coffee-tea facilities and controllable air conditioning. The bathrooms are equipped with a bad, shower, wash basin, shaving mirror, hairdryer, luxurious bathrobes and slippers. All beds are equipped with quilts. At the request the guests can reserve a executive room with 2 single beds.

Via the A2 to Utrecht, take exit 8 marked centrum, continue to centrum, pass Jaarbeurs, go under railway overpass and take right turn to centrum, pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne, take first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street) hotel is located at the end. Via the A28 to Utrecht, take exit marked centrum, continue to centrum West, from Catharijnesingel turn right at first traffic lights, after crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street) hotel is located at the end. Via the A2 to Utrecht, take exit 8 marked centrum, continue to centrum, pass Jaarbeurs, go under railway overpass and take right turn to centrum, pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne, take first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street) hotel is located at the end. From the West: Via the A12 to Utrecht, take exit 17 marked Kanaleneiland, continue to centrum, pass Jaarbeurs, go under railway overpass and take right turn to centrum, pass under the shopping arcades of Hoog Catharijne, take first possible road on the left, after crossing the bridge, take a left into Geertebolwerk (dead end street) hotel is located at the end.

Check-in is at 14:00h and check-out is at 12:00h.