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Clarion Hotel® Ernst

Clarion Hotel® Ernst is a classic hotel with a long history situated right in the centre of Kristiansand. The hotel combines historic details with modern art and interior design, creating a wonderful setting for both business and leisure travellers. Regardless of whether you're here to explore the vibrant city centre or host a meeting, the hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

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Right in the city centre


Clarion Hotel® Ernst is situated in the heart of Kristiansand, just a few minutes' walk from popular attractions including the Bystranda beach, the historic Fish Market at Fiskebrygga and the Kilden Performing Arts Centre. You'll also find a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums nearby, and there are good public transport links for those arriving by bus or by train. Kristiansand Airport is also just a short drive away, making the hotel ideal for weekend breaks and work trips.


Restaurant, gym & wellness


The hotel offers memorable dining experiences at The Social Bar & Bistro, where sustainable and healthy ingredients form the basis of the tasty dishes, while the bar provides a relaxed atmosphere with great music and drinks. If you fancy a workout or some time out, head to our gym and wellness area featuring a range of fitness equipment and a sauna. The hotel has almost 200 rooms where you can enjoy a great night's sleep in a tranquil setting.


Conferences & accessibility


The hotel is a popular choice for events with modern conference facilities and a great location that makes it easier for people to get here. The hotel has a range of different meeting rooms with different capacities to suit all kinds of occasions. For those arriving by car, there is a large private garage here at the hotel, but please make sure to contact the hotel in advance to reserve a space as availability is limited.

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Sustainability Rating

9.5 / 10

Rating for Clarion Hotel® Ernst

The rating is based on how the hotel lives up to its goals over time in reducing its environmental impact with respect to energy, water, refuse, food waste, chemicals, textile laundry and carbon emissions.

Selected goals within Strawberry

Climate neutral by 2030


Our goal is to be climate neutral within our own operations by 2030, while also halving emissions in our supply chains.

Less food waste by 2030


We are working hard and proactively to reduce food waste by 50% in our operations by 2030.

breakfast

Breakfast is included

Enjoy a delicious breakfast every morning

location-city

Central location

In the heart of central Kristiansand

historical

Historic building

Classic & exclusive hotel dating back to 1858

Hotel rooms

Compact single

Single bed (90 cm)

Information about Compact single

Room information

  • Balcony
    Can be requested
  • Carpeted floors
  • Blackout curtains
  • Single bed (90 cm)
  • Armchair
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Standard double

Double bed (160 cm)

Information about Standard double

Room information

  • Balcony
    Can be requested
  • Blackout curtains
  • Double bed (160 cm)
  • Desk
  • Armchair
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Harbour view
    Can be requested
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Courtyard view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Allergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Accessible room
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Standard twin

Single bed (90 cm) (x2)

Information about Standard twin

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Room information

  • Carpeted floors
  • Blackout curtains
  • Single bed (90 cm) (x2)
  • Desk
  • Armchair
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Superior double

Double bed (160 cm)

Information about Superior double

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Allergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Accessible room
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities

Room information

  • Blackout curtains
  • Full-length mirror
  • Double bed (160 cm)
  • Sofa bed
  • Desk
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Harbour view
    Can be requested
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Courtyard view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Deluxe double

Double bed (160 cm)

Information about Deluxe double

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Allergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Room information

  • Carpeted floors
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bathrobe
  • Full-length mirror
  • Double bed (160 cm)
  • Sofa bed
  • Sofa
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Harbour view
    Can be requested
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Courtyard view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities
  • Espresso machine

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Junior suite

Double bed (160 cm)

Information about Junior suite

Room information

  • Balcony
    Can be requested
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bathrobe
  • Full-length mirror
  • Double bed (160 cm)
  • Desk
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Harbour view
    Can be requested
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Allergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities
  • Espresso machine

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Suite

Information about Suite

Suite

Double bed (180 cm)

Information about Suite

Room information

  • Balcony
    Can be requested
  • Separate living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining room
  • Hardwood floors
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bathrobe
  • Full-length mirror
  • Double bed (180 cm)
  • Desk
  • Armchair
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Harbour view
  • Sea view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested
  • Partial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • Lower floor
    Can be requested
  • Higher floor
    Can be requested
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Allergy-friendly
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities
  • Speaker
  • Espresso machine

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

Family room

Single bed (90 cm) (x2)

Child-size bunk bed

Information about Family room

General

  • Lower floor
  • Top floor
    Can be requested
  • Connecting rooms possible
    Can be requested
  • Pet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • Climate control
  • Room cleaning every day

Room information

  • Carpeted floors
  • Blackout curtains
  • Single bed (90 cm) (x2)
  • Child-size bunk bed
  • City view
    Can be requested
  • Courtyard view
    Can be requested
  • Atrium view
    Can be requested
  • Park view
    Can be requested
  • Street view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • Minibar
  • Tv
  • Coffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion

At the hotel

24 h reception

Parking

Gym

Climate control

Room service

Pets allowed

Relax area

Laundry service

Service station

Sauna

Lobby bar

At the hotel

Food & drinks

Lobby bar

Breakfast

Restaurant

Wellness

Gym

Relax area

Sauna

Services

24 h reception

Parking

Climate control

Room service

Laundry service

Service station

Luggage room

General

Pets allowed

No smoking

Food & beverages

People sit at a restaurant table conversing and enjoying a meal, surrounded by a warm ambiance with chandeliers and plants.

Food & beverages

Restaurant & bar

Breakfast

An extraordinary breakfast experiences awaits you at Clarion Hotel®, featuring freshly baked bread, a variety of sandwich toppings, hot dishes and pastries with plenty of local and organic ingredients. Some hotels also have an omelette chef.

Buffet

Gluten-free options

Vegan options

Vegetarian options

Lactose-free options

Organic options

Early bird breakfast

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
06:30 - 09:30
Saturday - Sunday
07:30 - 11:00

Wellness

Hand wash, shower gel, and hand & body lotion bottles with gold pumps stand on a stone counter, next to a ceramic vase with dried grasses.

Wellness

Gym

Sauna

Towels to borrow

Workout machines

Cardio machines

Free weights

Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Relax area

16-year age limit

Children allowed with an adult

Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Sauna

16-year age limit

Children allowed with an adult

Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Parking

A few cars in a row, parked outside.

Parking

There are a limited number of parking spaces, and it is therefore recommended that you pre-book a space by contacting the hotel.

Pet friendly hotel

A golden retriever rests its head on a bed, looking relaxed. A warm-lit lamp creates a cozy ambiance in the dimly lit room.

Pet friendly hotel

Bring along your best friend! Pets are more than welcome at our hotel. Guide dogs are exempt of charges, but please make sure to bring the required certification. Contact the hotel by phone or email when booking to ensure you get a pet-friendly room.

Prices for pets
1 pet: 300 NOK/stay
More than 1 pet: 400 NOK/stay
Guide dogs: Free of charge

Conference

Maximum capacity 380 people.

Accessibility

A woman in a wheelchair receives a card from a cashier in a modern cafe with decorative lighting, a counter with snacks, and a scenic view.

Accessibility

Welcome! The hotel offers a range of accessibility features to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. Please feel free to contact the hotel directly if you would like more details about the available facilities.

What we offer

Braille in elevator

Wheelchair accessible toilets

Service animal allowed

Wheelchair accessible conference rooms

Useful information

About the hotel

A multi-story building with arched windows is illuminated at night. It stands on a street corner, surrounded by similar architecture, under a twilight blue sky.

Clarion Hotel® Ernst

About the hotel

Hotel rooms
199 rooms
Beds
484 beds
Floors
5 floors
Max capacity conference
380 participants

Check-in and check-out

Grand staircase curves upward, adorned with ornate paintings and a central chandelier, set in a luxurious, art-filled interior featuring a purple bench and framed portrait on the wall.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
By 11:00

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Clarion Hotel® Ernst

The Social Ernst

Getting here

Radhusgaten 2

4664, Kristiansand, Norge

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