The Matterhorn is the focus; this imposing, eerie mountain peak, standing upright above the high Alps, is possibly Switzerland's most recognizable icon, and the high mountain town of Zermatt the Alps' classic resort town. The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof has been here since 1879, and was the favored alpine getaway of the aristocracy, as it is today - though today's visiting aristocrats are as likely to be film stars and rockers as they are royals and statesmen. The view is extraordinary-and most rooms have baclonies from which to enjoy it-but the hotel is extraordinary as well.
If you are expecting some sort of upscale ski chalet, you will be pleasantly surprised; this is called a Grand Hotel for a reason (the Swiss, apparently, don't do hyperbole). Bathrooms are marble and tile with heated towel racks, and the bedrooms are enormous, and so elegantly appointed that if not for the Matterhorn looming outside, one could mistake this for a five-star city hotel.
And don't get us started on the service - where some resort hotels might employ rosy-cheeked ski bums, Zermatterhof goes the traditional grand hotel route, with a polished and professional staff. Winter is, naturally, the high season, but it's well worth the trip, if only for the breathtaking sleigh ride to the hotel.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 13 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Suites" room sleeps up to 4 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Double/Twin STANDARD" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Double/Twin DELUXE" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Suites" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available and may be subject to an additional fee. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at SFr30 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 3 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu. children's playroom (not supervised)
Contact & location
Bahnhofstrasse 55, Zermatt
+41.27.966.66.00
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Hotel description
The Matterhorn is the focus; this imposing, eerie mountain peak, standing upright above the high Alps, is possibly Switzerland's most recognizable icon, and the high mountain town of Zermatt the Alps' classic resort town. The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof has been here since 1879, and was the favored alpine getaway of the aristocracy, as it is today - though today's visiting aristocrats are as likely to be film stars and rockers as they are royals and statesmen. The view is extraordinary-and most rooms have baclonies from which to enjoy it-but the hotel is extraordinary as well.
If you are expecting some sort of upscale ski chalet, you will be pleasantly surprised; this is called a Grand Hotel for a reason (the Swiss, apparently, don't do hyperbole). Bathrooms are marble and tile with heated towel racks, and the bedrooms are enormous, and so elegantly appointed that if not for the Matterhorn looming outside, one could mistake this for a five-star city hotel.
And don't get us started on the service - where some resort hotels might employ rosy-cheeked ski bums, Zermatterhof goes the traditional grand hotel route, with a polished and professional staff. Winter is, naturally, the high season, but it's well worth the trip, if only for the breathtaking sleigh ride to the hotel.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 13 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Suites" room sleeps up to 4 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Double/Twin STANDARD" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Double/Twin DELUXE" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Suites" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available and may be subject to an additional fee. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at SFr30 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 3 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu. children's playroom (not supervised)
Contact & location
Bahnhofstrasse 55, Zermatt
+41.27.966.66.00
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