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Riffelhaus 1853

4.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Junior Suite (Matterhorn View) | Terrace/patio
Sauna
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, garden views
Double Room, Mountain View | Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Riffelberg 2500m, Zermatt, VS, 3920
  • Place, Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zermatt-Furi Gondola
  • Place, Sunnegga Ski Resort
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room with Partial Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Double Room, Mountain View (Matterhorn View)

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Double Room with Matterhorn View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Riffelhaus 1853

4-star Zermatt hotel steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
Ski into Riffelhaus 1853, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy comforts including an outdoor pool and a full-service spa.
Riffelhaus 1853 offers 25 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like sledding and snowshoeing. After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This ski hotel also offers ski storage, an outdoor pool, and a sauna.

Riffelhaus 1853 is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Restaurant Riffelhaus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Riffelhaus

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel is located on top of a mountain. Guests must ride the Gornergrat Bahn (surcharge) cable car from Zermatt to access the property.
Zermatt is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The hotel offers only a set menu for dinner (surcharge). The hotel advises that guests will be unable to have dinner off site in Zermatt due to the limited cable car schedule in the evening.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Riffelberg
Hotel Riffelberg Zermatt
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Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt
Riffelhaus 1853
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