Grand Hotel Karel V
A fourteenth-century monastery in the heart of Utrecht. Grand Hotel Karel V was once home to medieval knights, priests and emperors.
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A fourteenth-century monastery in the heart of Utrecht. Grand Hotel Karel V was once home to medieval knights, priests and emperors. Today it is one of the most surprising places in the city. Enter this monument, located around an inspiring courtyard. Wander through the stories, relax in the spa and enjoy sparkling gastronomy at the foot of the Dom Tower.
That's why you book this location
- Inspiring story
- Quietly located in the city center
- 10.000m2 of city gardens
- Culinary levels (for events): bistronomic or gastronomic
See how many people are possible in a certain setup
| Number of rooms (14) |
Room size |
U shape | Cabaret | Carré | Theatre | Block | School | Boardroom | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | room <35 m2 | 12 | 40 | ||||||
| 4 | room 36-50 m2 | 15 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 18 | 15 | ||
| 3 | room 51-75 m2 | 24 | 40 | 24 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 50 | |
| 1 | room 76-100 m2 | 26 | 40 | 30 | 50 | 22 | 28 | ||
| 1 | room 126-150 m2 | 30 | 50 | 40 | 110 | 18 | 40 | 28 | 120 |
| 2 | room 151-250 m2 | 44 | 70 | 50 | 120 | 36 | 48 | 42 | 150 |
Conference rooms
Karel 5 Events is the event location in vibrant Utrecht, located in a special monumental building complex. From intimate business dinner and private party to business event, meeting or conference. Karel 5 houses rooms and spaces of various sizes, with a capacity of up to 150 people. They have the luxury of offering guests no fewer than 13 rooms and several terraces – without exception with their own unique history. Experience the convenience of modern audiovisual equipment, benefit from competitive conditions for meetings and multi-day packages and enjoy historic charm and hospitality.
Facilities
- Bar
- Brasserie
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Climate control - Diner
- Bicycle storage
- Fitness
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Green Key - Hotel room
- Batting space
- Disabled accessible
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Electric car charging point - Parking area
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
Food and drinks
The culinary side of your event is provided by the bistro or gastronomic kitchen, each with its own price point. Restaurant Karel 5 stands for "Elegant Dining." Experience a culinary adventure with modern flavor combinations and a coordinated wine journey through the most beautiful regions. Brasserie Goeie Louisa, with its open monastery kitchen, offers a more "casual classic" menu with lunch, dinner, and drinks. The Bar & Lounge is an excellent venue for drinks.
Growing
Karel V is located in a historic building, which makes it more difficult to save energy, but with optimal choices in equipment, plenty of energy savings are still achieved. Everything is cleaned with green products and 100% of the waste is separated.
Accessibility and parking
Grand Hotel Karel V is located in the vibrant heart of Utrecht, at the foot of the Dom Tower, yet offers a peaceful setting thanks to its beautiful, green garden. A stunning location just a 10-minute walk from Central Station. The hotel also has its own parking spaces, a unique feature in the historic city center. Overnight guests can park for €35 per car for 24 hours, subject to availability. Guests attending an event, lunch, or dinner can park for €5 per car per hour, with a maximum of €32,50 per 24 hours. Reservations are not possible, but the hotel is happy to discuss the options with you.
Terms & conditions
In the event of cancellations, the Uniform Conditions for the Hotel and Catering Industry apply, which include the following cancellation percentages, which are calculated based on the reservation value applicable at that time:
- More than 6 months before arrival date 0%
- Between 3 months and 6 months before arrival date 10%
- Between 2 months and 3 months before arrival date 15%
- Between 1 month and 2 months before arrival date 35%
- Between 14 days and 1 month before arrival date 60%
- Between 7 days and 14 days before arrival date 85%
- Within 7 days before arrival date 100%
More information? Obligation free quote
You can book your meeting via the orange button. For more information, please contact us for the various options. Call our toll-free number 0800 - 250 60 60 or send an email to: [email protected].
Meeting in Utrecht. On Onemeeting In addition to the Grand Hotel Karel V meeting venue, we offer 69 other meeting spaces in Utrecht. Find the ideal location for all your business meetings! Whether you're looking for an intimate meeting space for a small team or a large conference room for a corporate event, Onemeeting has it all. View a selection of Meeting locations in Amsterdam, Meeting locations in Rotterdam en Meetings in nature. Looking for an original location for a meeting, team building or workshop? Also check out these options in Utrecht: La Vie Meeting Center Utrecht, Bar Beton Utrecht CS, CitySense.
Terms & conditions
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