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Clarion Hotel Ernst

3.0 of 5
Radhusgt. 2, Kristiansand 4664, Norway
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Clarion Hotel Ernst
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Norway
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40 reviews 40 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Stayed together with hubby and kids aged 7 and 9 for one night in suite 315. We got a good corporate rate through our job, and fulle enjoyed our stay. However, there is still room for improvement and here are our reasons for not giving Hotel Ernst a 5 star rating. When booking on the phone, we were informed that... More

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Tornby, Denmark
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

For the first time in many years I have just spent a night at Hotel Ernst, and it was as I remembered - a fine place to be. Coming in with the ferry from Denmark, the hotel has the best location in Kristiansand, just a couple of hundred meters from the terminal. We arrived as a rather large group just... More

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Helena G, Guest Relations Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Hello S-ELinna! Thank you for your nice review I really appreciate your feedback to us We are more then happy to welcome you again just contact me before your stay and I will try my best to give you the room you wish for. More

Erlangen, Germany
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I had a very nice stay at the Clarion Hotel Ernst. The service was very lovely and there was a great breakfast buffet. The single room was a bit to small but it was o.k. cause I didn't stay the whole day in my room. The bed is very comfortable so you can sleep well.

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Helena G, Guest Relations Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Hello ChrisGo666! Thank you for your nice review to us, we are really happy that you liked our hotel. We are more then happy to welcome you again. More

London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

The hotel looked a little tired and shabby when i pulled up in the taxi. Upon entry though I soon changed my opinion. Well furnished, friendly staff, beautiful staircase, marbled floors, adequate gym, this hotel is a classy establishment. The rooms are nicely appointed with a pleasant view over the town. I used the gym in the morning and it... More

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Helena G, Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
March 17, 2013

Hello Dave P! Thank you for your review. I’m happy to hear that you liked our hotel. I’m sorry that your dinner was a disappointment. We take this serious and we will use this to become better in the future. We are more then happy to welcome you again soon. More

Årjäng, Sweden
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

At check-in I was given a room facing the inside atrium. It was so dark and gloomy I feared I had to go out and buy a Maglite. I went down to the receptiion again, and the fortunately had another room available facing the street below. The receptionist warned me that ther might be noise from the street below, but... More

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Eindride L, Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you for your honest review. We will use this to improve our hotel. More

Haarlem, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013 via mobile

Unfortunately Kristiansand is not known for its outstanding hotels. If you need to stay in the city then this is probably your best option. The lobby has been decorated in a sort of nightclub style. Staff at the reception and the bar are very friendly and professional. It can be difficult to find your room since there are a lot... More

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Helena G, Guest Relations Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
February 26, 2013

Hi Trip 166! Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to here that you liked Clarion Hotel Ernst and our staff. I’m sorry to here that you had trouble finding your room. We will try to guide our guests better in the future. You are very welcome to stay with us again. Best Regards More

Skien, Norway
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Ernst is one of the oldest hotels in Kristiansand - and when you stay there, you'll see why. After the redecoration a couple of years ago, however, it can be a challenge for people above the age of 50 to get to the reception desk, or the bar (or perhaps to find the way from the bar), without stumbling over... More

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Eindride L, Manager at Clarion Hotel Ernst, responded to this review
January 31, 2013

Dear Normallyhappy! You are surely a happy person. Thank you for superb review. sincerely Eindride Lauritzen General Manager More

Chester, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Of course it goes without saying that this was a very expensive stay for us... for the most part everything was wonderful... The hotel is very grand and almost offensively opulent - it has nothing of the traditional about it and has been recently modernised to resemble any hotel anywhere in the world. The room was clean and well equipped... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

Don't try this cheap CopyCat style if you like the experience of Sanderson's on Berner St. But if you are spending a weekend in Kristiansand it is a reasonable treat. The position is central, there is parking underneath and the town could be a gem if they gentrified it... The new culture palace is an out-of-scale and out-of-position thingy, but... More

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Bergen, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Clarion Ernst is a new and luxurious hotel in the heart of Kristiansand. The new rooms (333) are equipped with A / C, these it is not possible to turn off, but reception can regulate the temperature for you if desired. The room is totally recently been renovated and appears very good. We were upgraded to a superior room (277)... More

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Also Known As:
Clarion Hotel Kristiansand
Clarion Kristiansand
Kristiansand Clarion
Address: Radhusgt. 2, Kristiansand 4664, Norway
Region: Norway > Southern Norway > Vest-Agder > Kristiansand
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in Kristiansand
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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