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Double Room, Mountain View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room (Matterhorn View)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Riffelhaus 1853, you're just a quick walk from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurant Riffelhaus
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room, a sauna and ski-in/ski-out access
  • Steps from Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Furi - Riffelberg
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Riffelhaus 1853 ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Riffelhaus 1853

Everyone (1) Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Wunderbare Aussicht, sauberes und hochwertiges Hotel inmitten der Berge.

Posted by on 28 Jan 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Jan 2024

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5 out of 5
sehr Gastfreundlich und sauber gepflegte Hotel. Das Essen ist super.

Posted by on 21 Jan 2024

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5 out of 5
L’accueil est très chaleureux, avec un apéritif offert. Le personnel est des plus agréable, ils répondent tant plus que mal dans votre langue (français pour ma part) et répondent volontiers à vos questions. Le buffet du petit déjeuner est varié et généreux, quant à la table le soir, elle est digne des plus grandes tables mais ici, avec le Cervin en vis-a-vis. C'est un hôtel riche d'histoire et les alpinistes qui ont fait l’ascension du Cervin au 19ème siècle sont omni-présent par leur portrait en peinture. Les Amoureux du Matterhorn seront servis, c'est une site exceptionnel! Convivialité+ générosité + propreté .. on ne peut qu'apprécier le séjour <3 Merci Riffelhouse 1853!

Posted by on 10 Sep 2018

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4 out of 5

Einmalige Lage mit wunderbarer Aussicht

Cons: Ticket der Gornergrat Bahn ist teuer, wenn man kein Skipass hat muss man jeweils 30.- (Halbtax) für eine Retourfahrt einrechnen.
Das Hotel liegt sehr schön oberhalb Zermatt. Man ist sofort auf der Piste und kann schon ein paar Abfahrten geniessen bevor die ersten Skifahrer vom Tal kommen. Der Service ist gut, die Skier haben wir per SBB liefern lassen und waren bereits im Hotel als wir angekommen sind. Das Hotel ist gut eingerichtet, sauber. Wichtig zu wissen, dass die letzte Bahn bereits um 20:00 rum fährt, also in den Ausgang kann man nicht nach Zermatt, was auch nicht notwendig ist.

Posted by on 13 Mar 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Mar 2018 by Matterhorn Group Reservations Team

Schön, dass es Ihnen so gut bei uns gefallen hat. Bis zum nächsten Mal! :)

4 out of 5
Herrlich gelegenes Hotel mit traumhaftem Ausblick auf das Matterhorm

Posted by on 12 Feb 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Mar 2018 by Matterhorn Group Reservations Team

Vielen Dank für das freundliche Feedback und bis zum nächsten Mal! :)

Property Features

During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like sledging 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. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers ski storage, an outdoor pool and a sauna. This 4-star Zermatt hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

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

Transport

  • Train station: Zermatt (QZB-Zermatt Train Station) (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Riffelhaus 1853 offers 25 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Restaurant Riffelhaus – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and Access to 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.

  • 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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 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: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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 on-site 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 sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation 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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

You should know

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National Rating

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

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