Clarion Hotel Ernst

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Strawberry
8 (1698 reviews)
Rådhusgaten 2 , Kristiansand , no

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly service
Central location
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Poor cleanliness
Expensive for room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some reviews mention poor cleaning and maintenance.
Service
8.43
General appreciation for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.47
Centrally located, many find it convenient for exploring.
Room Quality
6.92
Some issues with room size and noise.
Amenities
7.95
Good amenities, but could use some upgrading.
Value for Money
7.91
Prices considered a bit high for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast is frequently praised, with a great selection.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall enjoyable stay despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 01:16

Property Description

Design Hotel in Kristiansand
This design hotel, located just 100 metres from Markens Gate, offers a unique experience for guests looking for both luxury and convenience.

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy free gym and sauna access, individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi, and modern bathrooms with elegant mosaic details.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Social Bar & Bistro, offering classic bistro dishes with a modern twist, catering to all tastes and preferences.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Kristiansand, with attractions like the Fish Market, Bystranden Beach, and the Kristiansand Zoo close by. Book your stay at Clarion Hotel Ernst for a memorable and enriching experience.

Important information:

Pets can be accommodated for a fee of NOK 300,-Please inform 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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KRS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NOK 290 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NOK 100 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NOK 100 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for NOK 250 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for NOK 300 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1698 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Ondrej Dvoulety • solo_traveller • cz
9
Nice breakfast, great location, kind staff, but the building is old and you can feel it...
Pros:

- Great breakfast, rich variety of food, salmon, scrambled eggs, lots of fruit.
- Super kind staff, nothing was problem, I really appreciate breakfast package for early check-out
- Sauna is very nicely organized, you can come anytime.
- Excellent location, everything is within walking distance

Cons:

- In line with former reviews, I expected some problems with room quality. In my case, the electric socket was just hanging from wall hole (animals did not fortunately come out :-)).
- My room had view above reception, so there was not a chance to get fresh air, and I had to have the curtains closed to have at least little privacy. This would be acceptable if the lights were not so weak.
- The threshold between bathroom and room would deserve some improvement, especially during the night it calls for accident.
- My room did not have fridge

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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giovanni • solo_traveller • it
3
Pros:

Ottima posizione

Cons:

Aria condizionata nelle stanza mentre fuori ci sono 15 gradi. Chiedi di spegnerla e ti dicono di no....pessimi

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Damiano • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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MARY • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The convenience of where it was, the helpfulness of the Staff.

Cons:

Although the room was really clean, it was tired and needed updating.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Andreas und Sylvia • extended_group • ch
3
Renovationsbedürftiges Hotel mit nettem Personal
Pros:

Personal war sehr zuvorkommend. Frühstück super.
Betten waren nicht schlecht.

Cons:

Heruntergekommenes Zimmer. Dunkles Loch, alles kaputt und abgewohnt. Nicht annähernd eine Dreisternelocation. Preis für Übernachtung frech. Dass diese Location nächstens renoviert wird nützt uns nichts.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Lars • solo_traveller • no
3
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Siren • couple • no
5
Pros:

Beliggenheten og frokosten

Cons:

Slitent og kronglete hotell. Rom inn mot resepsjonen, vi byttet da det var dårlig luft og ingen mulighet for lufting

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Per Egil • couple • no
4
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • extended_group • no
9
Pros:

Imponerende service og personal. De hadde en Imponerende frokost buffé.

Cons:

Ingen fornuftig røykeområde.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sjur • couple • no
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • nl
8
Fantastisch hotel maar slecht bed. Te weinig dekens.
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel. Vooral de keurig geklede man bij de receptie was een topper. Het overdadige ontbijt. De nostalgische inrichting

Cons:

Het bed en dat is toch belangrijk in een hotel. Ik had een eenpersoonsbed, heb ik toch zo’n hekel aan en bij het omdraaien verschoven de twee onderdelen. Echt slecht, niet om goed te kunnen slapen. O ja maar één licht dekbed en ik had het koud!!

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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sebastien • couple • fr
10
Très bien le parking est un détail si non tous était très bien vraiment p’tit dej exceptionnel
Pros:

Le p’tit dej est incroyable unique point négatif c’est qu’il est ouvert que jusqu’à 9h30 un peux gênant quand on est en vacances et que le check-out est à 11h

Cons:

Quand on est arrivé pas de place de parking dans l’hôtel alors qu’on avait réservé la chambre quelques jours avant je pense que les résidents de l’hôtel devrait avoir une place de parking.
L’hôtesse d’accueil nous a donné un autre parking ouvert et très chers à 10 min à pied de l’hôtel.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Petter • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Trine • couple • no
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • couple • no
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Zimmermann • couple • ch
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Silje • couple • no
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jens • solo_traveller • dk
5
Pros:

bellgenheden

Cons:

Prisen vr tårnhøj for et ældre slidt værelse, og så høj hiphop musik i dn store reception, den er ikke noget man gar ydåst til at sidde i

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Roar • couple • no
7
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Olav • extended_group • no
7
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee