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Ski-in/ski-out hotel with a full-service spa

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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

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 spa 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.

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

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

An outdoor pool and a spa 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.

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

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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

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.

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.

One child stays free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

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 is cleaned with disinfectant

Debit cards not accepted

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

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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