This design hotel is only 100 metres from Kristiansand’s popular shopping street, Markens Gate. It offers free gym and sauna access, an elegant restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. Dating back to 1858, Clarion Hotel Ernst today features individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi. The fresh bathrooms have large mirrors and modern mosaic details. The hotel restaurant The Social Bar & Bistro has a menu designed to offer you classic bistro dishes with a modern twist. Whether you are looking for a light bite or a hearty meal, we have something for everyone. Guests can relax in the steam sauna, take a refreshing ice shower and work out in the modern gym. The Fish Market and the Bystranden Beach are both within a 15-minute walk of Hotel Ernst. In addition, the popular Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park is 13 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Strawberry
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Madeleine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very good, varied and plentiful. The hotel location was excellent as it was convenient and central.
  • Linda
    Estonia Estonia
    Really pretty place. Location is perfect, everything is clean and modern. Oh, and the breakfast - it was just fantastic. Would love to stay there in the future again :)
  • Jonathan
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Very nice building, the location was very nice and we wish to visit Kristiansand again! Parking was very easy and included in the price.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Social Bar & Bistro
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Clarion Hotel Ernst
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NOK 290 per day.
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish

House rules
Clarion Hotel Ernst takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NOK 100 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets can be accommodated for a fee of NOK 250.

FAQs about Clarion Hotel Ernst

  • Clarion Hotel Ernst is 250 yards from the centre of Kristiansand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Clarion Hotel Ernst may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Clarion Hotel Ernst can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Clarion Hotel Ernst. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Clarion Hotel Ernst offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Steam room
  • Room options at Clarion Hotel Ernst include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Single
  • Clarion Hotel Ernst has 1 restaurant:

    • The Social Bar & Bistro
  • Check-in at Clarion Hotel Ernst is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.