Located at 8.2 feet above sea level, Riffelhaus 1853 offers panoramic views of the mountains around Zermatt from all rooms. Located right next to the ski slopes with ski-to-door access, it offers a traditional restaurant, a spa area, an outdoor hot tub with views of the Matterhorn, and free WiFi access. The Riffelhaus is a historic mountain hotel dating from 1853 that was renovated in 2014. The traditionally furnished rooms offer satellite TV and bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. From the balconies in the some room types, as well as from the sun terrace, guests enjoy direct views of the Matterhorn. The restaurant serves classic Swiss cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a bar, a lounge and a library on site. The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room. A ski storage room in winter and a bicycle storage room in summer can be used free of charge. The hotel has officially been rated as "Bike Hotel" by the Swiss tourism association. Riffelhaus 1853 can only be reached by mountain railway from Zermatt. The ride takes 23 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Riffelberg - Gifthittli - 550 feet

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a fabulous location in the mountain - easy ski in ski out with great food and spa !
  • Robert
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Absolutely stunning view. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Dinner and breakfast was also of good quality and with the room rate, good value.
  • Benjaporn
    Thailand Thailand
    I love the spa of the hotel where you can relax and enjoy Matterhorn view. The dining room is also nice and cozy. Staffs serve great service to us.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Riffelhaus 1853
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Riffelhaus 1853
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 95 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 120 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Zermatt is car-free. You can only drive as far as Täsch and then reach Zermatt by train. The station of the Gornergrat mountain railway is right next to the train station.

Please note that the hotel can only be reached by railway. The last train leaves Zermatt at 19:24 (seasonal schedules vary; please consult a timetable).

The “Swiss Postcard“ is accepted as payment.

Please note that the on-site restaurant is the only restaurant in the area.

FAQs about Riffelhaus 1853

  • Riffelhaus 1853 is 2 miles from the center of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Riffelhaus 1853 is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Riffelhaus 1853 include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Riffelhaus 1853 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riffelhaus 1853 on this page.

  • Riffelhaus 1853 has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Riffelhaus 1853

  • The prices at Riffelhaus 1853 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.