Riffelhaus 1853, Zermatt
About the Hotel
Rooms with Mountain Views
Riffelhaus 1853, located 7 km from Zermatt, offers 25 rooms and suites with mountain views. Rooms feature pine wood decor and bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. Room options include rooms with views of surrounding mountains, rooms with partial views of the Matterhorn from a balcony or terrace, rooms offering scenic views of the Matterhorn directly through the window, and junior suites with a side view of the Matterhorn from the balcony or terrace. Some junior suites also offer a direct view of the Matterhorn through the window. Amenities include: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Restaurant with Matterhorn View
The hotel includes a traditional restaurant and a ski bar. The restaurant provides a view of the Matterhorn from the terrace. Guests can enjoy local Pinot Noir. The restaurant offers culinary delights for a full day in the mountains.
Skiing and Spa Facilities
Riffelhaus 1853 offers ski-in/ski-out access. The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath, and a relaxation room. Guests have complimentary use of the spa facilities, including an outdoor whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, and relaxation room. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Location and Transportation
Riffelhaus 1853 is located on the Riffelberg above Zermatt, at almost 2600m above sea level in the canton of Valais. It is accessible only by mountain railway from Zermatt. From Zermatt, guests can reach the Riffelberg station by train in 25 minutes. The last train leaves Zermatt at 19:24. Sion Airport is 80 km away. The station of the Gornergrat mountain railway is next to the train station.
Services and Offers
Riffelhaus 1853 is rated as a Bike Hotel by the Swiss tourism association. The hotel offers wireless internet in public areas. Guests can store ski equipment in a personal ski locker. Vouchers are available for Alpine adventures. From Täsch, a shuttle train runs to Zermatt every 20 minutes. Spring offer: Book seven nights for the price of five in April. The hotel is pet-friendly. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski to door
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pool with view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor