About this property
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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.” - Karoline
Norway“Breakfast was great, and the bar made the BEST Irish coffees.” - Michelle
Canada“The hotel is in a perfect location close to activities, shopping and restaurants. The breakfast was fantastic with a lot of variety and great choices. Just around the corner there are streets that are closed to traffic. We parked our car at the...” - David United Kingdom“The location of the hotel was excellent. Just right for arrival by ferry from Denmark, and near parts of the town centre.”
Marksgardens United Kingdom“The most amazing and fulfilling breakfast that one could hope for!”- Merinda Australia“Perfect location 2 minutes from the ferry, cruise ships, bus and train stations in one direction and the other is the retail centre, Cathedral, banks and fabulous restaurants. The reception is spectacular as is the dining room for breakfast! The...”
- Suzie Australia“Never had so much choice for breakfast before. Exceptional and very fresh. Funky hotel was very quiet but this is end of Jan so not a popular time. Room nice size, no view to speak of but not there for the view from the room. Very comfortable stay”
- Sara Norway“Jeg likte beliggenheten svært godt. Rommet vårt var kjempefint med klassisk innredning. Nydelig resepsjon og flott hotell estetisk.”
- Celine Norway“Gode senger, godt utvalg på frokosten, hyggelig og hjelpsomt personalet. Fin beliggenheten i byen”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Social Bar & Bistro
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
Pets can be accommodated for a fee of NOK 300,-
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
