- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Elevator
About this property
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Suzanne
Ireland“Breakfast was amazing, the layout & freshness was fabulous!” - Mary
United States“Breakfast was amazing! The hotel was comfortable, friendly, in a great location and the staff was so helpful!” - Dennis 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“Great breakfast! Good selection, both savoury and sweet. Very helpful staff. Great location, very central.” - Laurence
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...” - Roel
Belgium“The included breakfast was great. Shower in my room was very hot and powerful, just how I like it. Gym and sauna were great, sadly the steam cabin did not work. Staff were friendly and helpful.” - Anonymous
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” - Solfrid United Kingdom“Great location, super tasty breakfast, comfortable bed and service minded staff”
- Kerren
Australia“Breakfast was fantastic. Location is excellent- very close to train and bus station, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, shopping.” - Lucrezia
Italy“Our room was big and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious, I loved every bite. Bonus: there is one man in the staff who told us the history of the building and some suggestions regarding what to visit. He was very kind and dedicated Thank you!!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Social Bar & Bistro
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
Amenities of Clarion Hotel Ernst
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs NOK 290 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional 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
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Spa
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- Danish
- English
- Norwegian
- Swedish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
Pets can be accommodated for a fee of NOK 300,-
