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Clarion Hotel Ernst

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Elevator

This design hotel is only 328 feet 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 8.1 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
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

Availability

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2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Schinaman
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel. Nice people! Great breakfast. Relaxing.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The convenience of where it was, the helpfulness of the Staff.”
Dale
United States United States
“The location was great; center of town, everything pretty much within walking distance. Breakfast was very good, bed comfortable”
Suzanne
Ireland Ireland
“Breakfast was amazing, the layout & freshness was fabulous!”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The mix of traditional building and modern facilities. The sauna and breakfast were great And the reception staff helped me a lot by finding my passport in the sauna and calling me”
Mary
United States United States
“Breakfast was amazing! The hotel was comfortable, friendly, in a great location and the staff was so helpful!”
Dennis
United States United States
“Great location; easy to find and close to shopping street and pedestrian mall/dining/ferry Breakfast was really good with variety of options”
Anders
Norway Norway
“Great breakfast! Good selection, both savoury and sweet. Very helpful staff. Great location, very central.”
Laurence
France France
“Good stop hotel while arriving or leaving through the ferry. Just a few minutes from the harbor, and from the city main square that has many restaurant options. Good comfort and breakfast, friendly staff and great to have a parking just underneath...”
Bronwyn
Australia Australia
“The location of the property was a stand out. It was very welcoming and clean”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Social Bar & Bistro
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Clarion Hotel Ernst

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Clarion Hotel Ernst takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NOK 150 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 300 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets can be accommodated for a fee of NOK 300,-

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Clarion Hotel Ernst of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Clarion Hotel Ernst