Located in Utrecht, Hotel Chao is within a 15-minute walk of Oudegracht and Dutch Waterworks Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Griftpark and 1 mi (1.5 km) from TivoliVredenburg.
What's nearby
TivoliVredenburg - 16 min walk
Hoog Catharijne - 18 min walk
Dom Church - 5 min drive
Jaarbeurs - 7 min drive
Beatrix Theater - 7 min drive
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
Hotel Chao offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Utrecht hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, German, Turkish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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
Sauna
Spa tub
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
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
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 8.50 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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.
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Hotel Chao Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Yik, Malaysia
Oct 13, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
4/10 Poor
A
Jun 2, 2018
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.
A
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
8/10 Good
Mark
Dec 30, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Okay for station and university area
The hotel is friendly but has limited facilities.
Mark
8/10 Good
AJ , london
Sep 5, 2016
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.
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Barbro, Penarth
Jun 6, 2016
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.
Great place but it's a B&B not hotel. Staff are great only problem was the very steep stairs.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Kevin, London
May 21, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Good basic option, good value for money
my stay was fine. The hotel is a good basic option. I was greeted by a friendly host and shown to my room, which was simple but quite large and very clean. En suite shower room was fine.