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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 entrance illuminated at night, displaying architectural details and signage. Nearby, a sandwich board reads: "Velkommen til vår bar & restaurant!" Street view includes adjacent buildings.
A neatly made double bed with gray and white bedding, placed beside a small nightstand and chair, is illuminated by soft wall lights in a modern, well-furnished bedroom.
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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.
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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

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9.3 / 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

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bookingCode

Compact single

Single bed (90 cm)

Compact single

Room information

  • balconyBalcony
    Can be requested
  • carpetCarpeted floors
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • bedSingleSingle bed (90 cm)
  • armchairArmchair
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Standard double

Double bed (160 cm)

Standard double

Room information

  • balconyBalcony
    Can be requested
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • bedDoubleDouble bed (160 cm)
  • workAreaDesk
  • armchairArmchair
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • harbourViewHarbour view
    Can be requested
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • flowerCourtyard view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • allergyFriendlyAllergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • accessibilityAdaptationAccessible room
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Standard twin

Single bed (90 cm) (x2)

Standard twin

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Room information

  • carpetCarpeted floors
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • bedSingleSingle bed (90 cm) (x2)
  • workAreaDesk
  • armchairArmchair
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Superior double

Double bed (160 cm)

Superior double

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • allergyFriendlyAllergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • accessibilityAdaptationAccessible room
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities

Room information

  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • mirrorFull-length mirror
  • bedDoubleDouble bed (160 cm)
  • bedsofaSofa bed
  • workAreaDesk
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • harbourViewHarbour view
    Can be requested
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • flowerCourtyard view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

Bathroom

  • showerShower
  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Deluxe double

Double bed (160 cm)

Deluxe double

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • allergyFriendlyAllergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Room information

  • carpetCarpeted floors
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • relaxBathrobe & slippers
  • mirrorFull-length mirror
  • bedDoubleDouble bed (160 cm)
  • bedsofaSofa bed
  • sofaSofa
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • harbourViewHarbour view
    Can be requested
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • flowerCourtyard view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities
  • breakfastEspresso machine

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Junior suite

Double bed (160 cm)

Junior suite

Room information

  • balconyBalcony
    Can be requested
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • relaxBathrobe & slippers
  • mirrorFull-length mirror
  • bedDoubleDouble bed (160 cm)
  • workAreaDesk
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • harbourViewHarbour view
    Can be requested
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • allergyFriendlyAllergy-friendly
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • ironingIron & ironing board
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities
  • breakfastEspresso machine

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Suite

Suite

Suite

Double bed (180 cm)

Suite

Room information

  • balconyBalcony
    Can be requested
  • openDoorSeparate living room
  • openDoorSeparate bedroom
  • openDoorSeparate dining room
  • woodFloorHardwood floors
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • relaxBathrobe & slippers
  • mirrorFull-length mirror
  • bedDoubleDouble bed (180 cm)
  • workAreaDesk
  • armchairArmchair
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • harbourViewHarbour view
  • oceanViewSea view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested
  • partlyOceanViewPartial ocean view
    Can be requested

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
    Can be requested
  • higherFloorHigher floor
    Can be requested
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • allergyFriendlyAllergy-friendly
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • ironingIron & ironing board
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities
  • speakerLoud speakers
  • breakfastEspresso machine

Bathroom

  • bathtubBathtub
  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • bathroom2 bathrooms
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody lotion

Family room

Single bed (90 cm) (x2)

Child-size bunk bed

Family room

General

  • lowerFloorLower floor
  • highestFloorTop floor
    Can be requested
  • connectingRoomConnecting rooms possible
    Can be requested
  • petsAllowedPet-friendly
    Can be requested
  • climateControlClimate control
  • cleaningEverydayRoom cleaning every day

Room information

  • carpetCarpeted floors
  • blackoutCurtainsBlackout curtains
  • bedSingleSingle bed (90 cm) (x2)
  • bunkbedChildziseChild-size bunk bed
  • cityViewCity view
    Can be requested
  • flowerCourtyard view
    Can be requested
  • atriumViewAtrium view
    Can be requested
  • gardenPark view
    Can be requested
  • streetLightStreet view
    Can be requested

Equipment

  • minibarMinibar
  • tvTv
  • kettleCoffee & tea making facilities

Bathroom

  • hairdryerHairdryer
  • shampooShampoo
  • conditionerConditioner
  • showergelBody wash
  • bodylotionBody 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

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.

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Buffet

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Gluten-free options

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Vegan options

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Vegetarian options

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Lactose-free options

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Organic options

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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

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Sauna

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Towels to borrow

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Workout machines

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Cardio machines

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Free weights

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Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Relax area

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16-year age limit

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Children allowed with an adult

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Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Sauna

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16-year age limit

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Children allowed with an adult

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Included for hotel guests

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 23:00

Parking

A few cars in a row, parked outside.

Parking

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. You should also contact us before you book your stay so that we can reserve a pet-friendly room for you.

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.

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

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The Social Ernst

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Getting here

Radhusgaten 2

4664, Kristiansand, Norge

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