Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station by IHG, gay-friendly hotel in Utrecht
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Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station by IHG

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Catharijne Esplanade 13, 3511 WK Utrecht

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Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station is an IHG business hotel at Catharijne Esplanade, part of the Hoog Catharijne shopping complex and a few minutes' covered walk from Utrecht Centraal. Rooms are modern chain standard. Guests mainly praise the location and the breakfast. It's a mainstream, gay-friendly hotel. The station connection is the main draw: Amsterdam is under 30 minutes by train and Schiphol about the same. The canal-lined old centre, with Utrecht's small gay bar scene, is a 10-minute walk. Rated 4.4 from about 575 Google reviews.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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576 reviews

Based on 576 Google reviews.

Martijn BBQGuru Aug 2026
★★★★★

My daughter and I enjoyed a few days in Utrecht. This hotel is located in the middle of the Hoog Catharijne shopping center and right next to the Central Station. This makes it an ideal location for exploring the city. The staff was very friendly and we were welcomed warmly. Our room was neat, clean, and even had a view of part of the Dom Tower. The breakfast was extensive and there was something tasty for everyone. I definitely recommend this hotel if you are going to Utrecht for a day, a weekend, or longer and want to enjoy comfort, good service, and an excellent location. Also translated into English. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed spending a few days in Utrecht. This hotel is located in the heart of Hoog Catharijne shopping center and right next to Utrecht Central Station, making it the perfect location for exploring the city. The staff were very friendly and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was clean, tidy, and even offered a view of part of the Dom Tower. The breakfast was varied and there was something for everyone to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Utrecht for a day, a weekend, or a longer stay who is looking for comfort, great service, and an excellent location.

Erik Kamphuis Aug 2026
★★★★★
笹原敏郎 Aug 2026
★★★★☆

It's conveniently located inside a shopping mall directly connected to the train station.

CG Aug 2026
★★★★★

Modern hotel with a great breakfast and a superb starting point for exploring the city center and many attractions.

Roberto Milinci Aug 2026
★★★☆☆

Pros: The location is perfect; very close to the city center and the train station. Being in a shopping center also has significant advantages if you need to buy something last-minute. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The staff is truly kind and helpful, even the night staff. Cons: Unsavory, drunk people often lurk in front of the night entrance (if you decide to return after midnight). This is certainly not the hotel's responsibility, but before booking, be aware that this is likely to happen. My room was very nice, but it had a lot of flies flying around, I'm not sure why. Also, the first night, I could faintly hear someone in the next room snoring. In defense of the hotel, I must say that the snoring was really loud, but if you're a light sleeper, you might want to consider staying here. Overall, a fairly positive experience.

Paolo rivoira Aug 2026
★★★★☆
HsiangFeng Mei Aug 2026
★★★★★

The location is excellent, right inside the Utrecht shopping mall. The mall has everything you need for shopping and dining. It's also very convenient to walk to the canal district and the central train station.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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