From 1348, the Teutonic Order was the starting point for Crusaders who travelled to areas to convert pagans to Christianity. The monastery also served to receive dignitaries, kings and nobles. In those days, there were no luxury hotels and monasteries usually had good facilities. We honour our famous guests in the names of our rooms. This is why we are so proud of our hotel. For Grand Hotel Karel V has received many famous guests in all its guises, such as Emperor Charles V, Mary of Hungary, Louis Napoleon and the envoy Duke of Osuna. The most prominent guest was of course Charles V, the namesake of our hotel. Naturally, Karel 5 Gastro Bistro Events is also a derivative of this. Charles V visited the complex together with his sister Mary of Hungary for six weeks in 1545-1546. He attended the meetings of the Order of the Golden Fleece, an exclusive knightly order. Read more about our famous guests and venues! Karel 5 Gastro Bistro Events offers plenary rooms with break out rooms – to take a break when concentration is waning or an important message comes in. There are also several rooms of various sizes with a capacity of up to 150 people. For dinners, you can join us up to 135 people. Restaurant Karel 5 and Bistro Karel 5 both have their own terrace.