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Hotel Riffelhaus 1853 (formerly Hotel Riffelberg)

Riffelberg, Zermatt, 3920 (show map)

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Hotel Overview

Located at 2,500 metres above sea level, Riffelhaus 1853 offers panoramic views of the mountains around Zermatt from all rooms. Located right next to the ski slopes with ski-to-door access, it offers a traditional restaurant, a spa area, an outdoor hot tub with views of the Matterhorn, and free WiFi access.
The Riffelhaus is a historic mountain hotel dating from 1853 that was renovated in 2014. The traditionally furnished rooms offer satellite TV and bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. From the balconies in the some room types, as well as from the sun terrace, guests enjoy direct views of the Matterhorn.
The restaurant serves classic Swiss cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a bar, a lounge and a library on site. The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room. A ski storage room in winter and a bicycle storage room in summer can be used free of charge. The hotel has officially been rated as "Bike Hotel" by the Swiss tourism association.
Riffelhaus 1853 can only be reached by mountain railway from Zermatt. The ride takes 23 minutes.

Formerly Hotel Riffelberg

Before July 2019 Riffelhaus 1853 was known as Hotel Riffelberg

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Double Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

Rustically furnished room overlooking the mountains, with satellite TV, a safe, and a bathroom. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type.

Junior Suite with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Rustically furnished room overlooking the mountains, with satellite TV, a sofa bed (140 cm wide), a safe, and a bathroom. It features a balcony with views of the Matterhorn. Please note that the view of the Matterhorn is only from the balcony, not from inside the room. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children or 1 extra adult on a sofa bed (see Extra Bed Rates).

Double Room with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Rustically furnished room with a balcony overlooking the Matterhorn, satellite TV, a safe, and a private bathroom. Please note that the view of the Matterhorn is only from the balcony, not from inside the room. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type.

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Junior Suite with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities of Riffelhaus 1853

General
Pets allowed, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Cycling, Hiking, Ski storage, Ski-to-door access, Skiing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant

Pools and wellness
Hammam, Hot tub, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Sauna, Spa and wellness centre

Front-desk/reception area services
Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Chapel/shrine, Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Cable Channels, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Desk, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Landmark view, Linen, Mountain view, Safety Deposit Box, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Toilet, Towels, TV, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 31 Dec 2024 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that Zermatt is car-free. You can only drive as far as Täsch and then reach Zermatt by train. The station of the Gornergrat mountain railway is right next to the train station.
Please note that the hotel can only be reached by railway. The last train leaves Zermatt at 19:24 (seasonal schedules vary; please consult a timetable).
The “Swiss Postcard“ is accepted as payment.
Please note that the on-site restaurant is the only restaurant in the area.

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Double Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

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Hotel Riffelhaus 1853 (formerly Hotel Riffelberg)

Riffelberg, Zermatt, 3920 (show map)

Hotel Overview

Formerly Hotel Riffelberg

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Rooms List

Double Room with Mountain View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite with Partial Matterhorn View - enter dates to see room photos

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