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Located in Zermatt, Riffelhaus 1853 is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Riffelberg - Gifthittli. This 4-star hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sunnegga Paradise - Blauherd Cable Car and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gifthittli Gondola.
Near Riffelberg - Gifthittli
Enjoy 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.
At Riffelhaus 1853, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Riffelberg - Gifthittli - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Gifthittli Gondola - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cervino - Sci Estivo - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Gorner Ridge - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Matterhorn Express II Cable Car - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Furi Ski Area - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Furi - Riffelberg - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Furi - Trockener Steg Cable Car - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Riffelberg Express Gondola - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Sunnegga Paradise - Blauherd Cable Car - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Zermatt - Furi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Matterhorn glacier paradise - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Sion (SIR) - 78.2 km / 48.6 mi
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.
Double Room (Matterhorn View)
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Capacity: 2 persons.
- Non-Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- No cribs (infant beds)
- 1 Full
Double Room, Mountain View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Capacity: 2 persons.
- Non-Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- No cribs (infant beds)
- 1 Full
Junior Double Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Capacity: 3 persons.
- Non-Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- 1 Queen
- 1 Twin
Junior Suite, Balcony, Mountain View (Matterhorn)
1 Double Bed
258-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, safe, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking, renovated in November 2014
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Capacity: 3 persons.
Dimension: 258ft2
- Non-Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Phone
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Balcony
- Balcony or patio
- 1 Full
Superior Double Room
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Capacity: 2 persons.
- Non-Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free bottled water
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- 1 Queen
Informations about the hotel:
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
- Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Services offered by the hotel:
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Mountain biking nearby
- Food and water bowls
- Free WiFi
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Number of spa tubs - 1
- Ski storage
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Garden
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Wedding services
- Sledding on site
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free buffet breakfast
- Rock climbing nearby
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Luggage storage
- Free breakfast
- Multilingual staff
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Ski lessons available nearby
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Library
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Elevator
- Terrace
- Snowshoeing on site
Checkin time:4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Checkin 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.
Checkout time:11:00 AM
Fees payable upon arrival:
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.
- 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.
Things you should know before you go:
- 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).
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
- Social distancing measures are in place; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.