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Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)
Room with view
24 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Double Room, Mountain View
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room (Matterhorn View)
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Double Room
Room with view
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Double Room
Room with view
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

When you stay at Riffelhaus 1853 in Zermatt, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Furi - Riffelberg. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Furi Ski Area and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cervino - Sci Estivo.

Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and wedding services.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Riffelhaus serving guests of Riffelhaus 1853. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 25
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Ski storage
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1853
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

Room Amenities

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.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

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).

Nearby Things to do

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Sledding on site
  • Rock climbing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per day.

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 17 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.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Riffelberg
  • Hotel Riffelberg Zermatt
  • Riffelberg
  • Riffelberg Hotel
  • Riffelberg Zermatt
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel Zermatt
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt
  • Riffelhaus 1853
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Zermatt
  • Riffelhaus 1853 Hotel Zermatt

We should mention

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

National Rating

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

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