Escape the busy city to a car-free and sustainable village in Zermatt with Grand Hotel Zermatterhof.
Located in the heart of the Valais Alps, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof offers views of the Matterhorn as captivating as those from anywhere else. Set within the tranquil village of Zermatt, the hotel has long been a favourite among royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and mountaineering enthusiasts from around the world.
Since Zermatt is a car-free village, guests can take a 20-minute shuttle train from Täsch. From there, expect the magic to begin upon arrival as the hotel’s signature Lipizzan horses, Conversano, Pluto, and Favor, await at the station to whisk guests away in a private carriage.
For over 147 years, The Grand Hotel has been a local beacon of history, hospitality, and conservation. Recognising the fragility of the surrounding ecosystem, the hotel maintains an unrivalled commitment to sustainability, preserving the region’s pristine air quality and local biodiversity. Against the backdrop of the majestic Matterhorn, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a world of personalised service, timeless elegance, and the extraordinary natural wonders of the Swiss Alps.
For more sophisticated leisure, the How Do you Do? bar offers an elegant setting for midday coffee and light fare. Connoisseurs may retreat to the Smokers Lounge, which features a curated selection of premium Cuban and Dominican cigars paired with rare whiskies and brandies. As evening falls, the atmospheric Stars Bar comes to life; known for its exclusive nighttime hours, it provides a refined backdrop of live piano music throughout opens daily throughout the year.
When the day’s mountain adventures give way to a desire for rest, guests can retreat to Vita Borni Alpine Wellness, a sanctuary featuring a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a one-of-a-kind swimming pool with whirlpools directly facing the Matterhorn. The comprehensive relaxation program includes a sauna, sanarium, steam bath, experience showers, and a refreshing ice fountain. With treatments utilising products from Alpeor and Niance, which blend Alpine flora with cutting-edge science, the relaxation reaches new heights, complemented by specialised massage oils from Matterhorn Swiss Mineral Cosmetics.
Beyond its celebrated facilities and services, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof also shines for a wide range of exceptional events. Offering a versatile venue suited to both corporate gatherings and private celebrations, organisations can choose between structured social programmes featuring alpine activities and overnight stays. For couples seeking an unforgettable wedding, the hotel’s proximity to the village church, paired with its capacity for grand receptions and its signature horse-drawn carriage, creates a uniquely cinematic and deeply memorable experience.
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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Bahnhofstrasse 55
3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
T: (+41) 279666600
E: reservation@zermatterhof.ch
W: zermatterhof.ch
IG: @zermatterhof
