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Reviews of Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand 4 stars

Vestre Strandgate 7, 4610 Kristiansand, Norway

#21 of 73 hotels in Kristiansand

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 733 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Business stay in Kristiansand
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain

    A comfortable room and good breakfast 😋

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The on-site parking was full when we arrived, nor is there an option to reserve parking up front

    Big windows with amazing view, superb breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't control the room temperature and the shower was a bit of a struggle

    The closeness to the harbor and right in town. Ferries are right there also. The young man at Front desk was exceedingly friendly. His name is Mats and he was wonderful. He was very personable and showed genuine concern for us. We had driven 10 hours and were very hungry and tired. He found us a restaurant that was open on Sunday night. He is what customer service should look like.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good, but easy to improve!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No heating on the bathroom floor, meaning very cold after shower. The duvet not comfy enough!

    The staff was excellent and brekfast was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great room and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have more parking Spaces

    Great Breakfast, loved it. Very Nice staff, loved the shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom, and loved the size of the rom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dimly lit despite plenty of lamps, and I could not find a possibility of increasing the light - but then I did not ask the staff about it either. Lack of space for luggage and no cupboard to put your clothes in. It is alright though, I guess, for a single night for a single person.

    Amazing staff, comfortable bed, decent workspace, good breakfast, very clean, small but nicely designed bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During breakfast some things where a bit too dry

    Staff was really friendly and accommodating

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean good sized rooms at a good price and good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast superb!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel staff were really nice and helpful. The accommodation is good with a great view through the window (sea view room). The location is great as well; I would definitely recommend it and would stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

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    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Medium
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room with Balcony and Street View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No office desk in my room is a show stopper for using this hotel again on business travel. Garbage cans in hallway to collect rain leakages from the roof do not give a high quality feeling.

    Nice Hotel - friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    bed is too soft for me room is a bit dark

    room is very clean and comfortable and the view is facinating bathroom is gorgeous breakfast is super great, full of choices and all of the employee is super friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Great location, room and breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Paying for parking. I needed to borrow a charging cable for my electric car, charger in parking lot doesn't have a cable. Charging stations in Kristiansand don't have cables, you have to bring your own. Would have been great if hotel had a cable they could lend to guests

    Great room, loved the view. Good bed, quiet aircon.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Balcony and Street View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great. Radisson Blue is a very solid chain in Norway. Wonderful location, friendly staff and great breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place for a short stay in Kristiandsand
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great

    Great location. Super friendly staff. Comfortable and clean rooms. Delicious breakfast with great variety of foods

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Nice hotel great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud noises outside due to container handling at port,

    Food and bed was very comfortable and pillow’s perfect

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were tired after the last ferry from Hirstals and after a long drive from Germany. The lady at night reception could be more precise and patient while explaining how to get to the hotel parking lots and payment. However, the gentleman who worked on the morning shift was very professional, thorough, and flexible and made us feel welcome (I had the same opinion about him during my previous stay on July 23.). Besides the unpleasant check-in, everything else was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I did not find an intercom to connect to the reception from my room. Also one of the USB charging ports was damaged.

    24 hours concierge service was helpful. The grenslos restaurant attached with Hotel was also very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good location but not what I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I fail to see why this is a Radisson Blu hotel. Radisson are my first choice of hotel brand and I prefer the Blu hotels because they tend to be nice, modern hotels. In fact, on their website they describe the Blu brand as 'stylish and elegant' hotels. Well, this hotel is neither stylish nor elegant. It's a weird layout and old fashioned. Our bed wasn't at all comfortable which was another disappointing aspect. I definitely wouldn't stay here again.

    We booked this mainly for the location as we had an early ferry crossing from the nearby port. There is limited parking outside the hotel for a fee. We arrived mid-afternoon and got a space but it was already nearly full. The hotel is within a few minutes drive of the ferry port and it's also within walking distance of the harbourfront and town. There's plenty of places to eat / drink nearby. Our room was clean and a decent size. It was quite mild temperature wise during our stay but the room was quite warm - fortunatley the windows open so we were able to get some air. Breakfast was ok, very busy but they managed it well. Enough options for vegans which is one of the reasons I like Radisson because they do ok with this. The staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Good stop between Stavanger and Oslo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortably

    Great location recently renovated.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast selection, but some warm things are already cold and taste wise a bit below the bar. No deal breaker though.

    Neatly located to city center and bus/ferry station. Quiet, nice service, just a professional chain hotel, that gives you everything you expect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is too small

    Staff so friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

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