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Hotel Chao

2.5 star property
Hotel in Utrecht with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk

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Property entrance
Staircase
Comfort Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Miscellaneous
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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Oude Pijlsweerdstraat 72BIS, Utrecht, Utrecht, 3513GL
  • TivoliVredenburg
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jaarbeurs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beatrix Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom (Small)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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7 Person Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

7 Person Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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City Double Room, Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

City Double Room, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Family Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Triple Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Small)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Hot Tub | Jetted tub

Deluxe Double Room, Hot Tub

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Utrecht

Hotel Chao places you within a leisurely stroll of Oudegracht and Dutch Waterworks Museum. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • TivoliVredenburg - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hoog Catharijne - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jaarbeurs - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Dom Church - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Beatrix Theater - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Utrecht Central Station - 20 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dagger Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Krishna Vilas Utrecht - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪IJssalon Il Mulino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olearys Irish Pub Utrecht - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Snackbar Chao - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Chao

Hotel in Utrecht with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk
At Hotel Chao, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has a vending machine.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, German, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.95 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [at the cafetaria]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • 1 total (88 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.50 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Hotel Chao?

This hotel is located in Utrecht, a short 10-minute walk from Oudegracht and also 16 minutes on foot from TivoliVredenburg. You'll also find Hoog Catharijne and Town Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Chao?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Hotel Chao feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Chao doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Chao?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Chao?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a café and a sauna plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs.

Does Hotel Chao have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Hotel Chao feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Chao serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will Hotel Chao allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Chao for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day.

Does Hotel Chao have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel Chao?

The closest major airport to Hotel Chao is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 29.3 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Chao?

No, at Hotel Chao, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Chao Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 109 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Preetkiran

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, affordable rooms a short walk from the old city. Pleasant staff, always quick to respond Typical narrow/steep Dutch stairs to rooms need to navigated with care
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT Value

Great value for the money. Excellent location . 10 -15 minute walk to everything. Room size was adequate for a couple. Wifi was EXCELLENT and nice hot showers. Will definitely stay again. Staff very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bahaaiden

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dragos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

EY

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the smallest room I've ever stayed at a hotel. Unfortunately since we had just travelled from a different continent and were looking for a temporary stay while we look for an apartment had a lot of luggage. With 1 double bed and 1 so-called twin and with 3 people in the room it was like canned sardines. Some other rooms looked slightly bigger but for some reason we ended up with the tiniest. Luckily it was ground floor so I was spared the weight lifting. Last 2 nights the HVAC system did not work (had to manually reduce the mechanical heater to cool the room down) No microwave in the room and staff would not replenish the coffee/sugar etc without being asked. Never got extra pillow/comforter either even after asking. I have lived in all sorts of hotels/motels and in a few countries as well but this was literally the most claustrophobic experience of my life. For 100+ EUR per day I do expect a slightly bigger room. This is not central London or Tokyo
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noce stay

My stay was generally good. The room was very clean but unfortunately my particular room smelt of acetone, perhaps from a previous guest. The shower could've have been a bit warmer bit the flow of water was very good.You just need to watch out for the leathal stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great stay very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place but not a lot around the area to do

Good room and good facilities. The local area doesn't have a lot to offer so be prepared to check in and then head back into town if you want an evening out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in Utrecht! Nice location relatively close to the centre. The hotel was comfortable and clean and had a very nice shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is only basic rooms behind a cafe - which did not serve breakfast and was not open when I arrived. Free WiFi was terrible - did not work where the desk in the room was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Yik, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not too far from city centre. Room and bathroom are small but it has everything I needed. The downside was I had to check-out at 10am but there's no luggage storage facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too narrow bathroom

While the location is great, our family room had four beds, one of which was lumpy. My main complaint is that the bathroom was so narrow that I had to do gymnastics to get undressed. No kidding! Also, knees will touch the wall while on the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

could use a sign

It was exactly as one would expect for a 2.5-star place. There was no sign for "Hotel-Chao," bc the hotel consists of some rooms above a small diner/cafeteria. Otherwise, the place was clean and worked for us. This place was more expensive than the 4-star hotel we stayed in another college town in NL, so I wouldn't say it was the most cost-effective. But it worked fine for the one night we needed a place in Utrecht.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

A

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No frills hotel

Staying at Hotel Chao is very much a no-frills experience. The hotel essentially consists of some rooms that are connected to a takeaway restaurant/cafe. There is no front desk or reception; keys are collected from a member of staff within the restaurant. The staff are nice enough and were willing to bring food to the room. The bedroom and private bathroom were clean and tidy and my sleep was peaceful. There was, however, a little oddness with the bedroom: I was staying there alone but there were six beds (four singles and a twin bed) in the room. This meant that the room was a little cramped. No complaints other than that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness

Okay for station and university area

The hotel is friendly but has limited facilities.

8/10 Good

AJ , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A 20 minute walk from the centre and very clean

We were happy with the room which while very basic was very clean and comfortable. Little natural light but it's only a place to sleep so that was ok. Staff were very helpful.

8/10 Good

arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good and cheap place

Good place for a short stay, close to bus stations, less than 10 mintes ot the Central Station and the area is quiet. The staff was friendly and took phone contact on the same day.

8/10 Good

Kam Ping, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay

I only stayed there for a night, the staff was very friendly and helpful, downstairs was a restaurant operated by the family. Easily accessible and quiet surroundings, the teapot and teabags provided made the stay very homey.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice for a short stay

looked a little suspect at start, being on top of a cafe, but pleasant service and they took you to your room. Good explanation of important info and always around to assist if needs be. Had a balcony on my room, which was nice in the brief moment of sunshine but also welcome as able to smoke without having to trudge out of the building. Clean comfortable and a good size room.

6/10 Okay

Barbro, Penarth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A stop on my way from Wales to Sweden by car. Very helpful with direction from the ferry and next day to find my next motorway to Germany. Provided sandwiches, fruit and cake for my breakfast in my room, which also had tea facilities.