The 6 Best Luxury Hotels in Zermatt
A lodge at the edge of the slopes, a grand hotel on the Bahnhofstrasse or a resort at 2,222 meters facing the Matterhorn: our travel advisors personally find the one among the luxury hotels in Zermatt that fits your trip. Your suitespot booking includes breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – over €500 in value.
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The best-known hotels in Zermatt
You don’t just want a bed in Zermatt, but the right hotel for your trip? The overview shows the best hotels in Zermatt with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: skiers stay at the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt at the edge of the slopes, lovers of classic grand hotels at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt in the heart of the village.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt | – | ★ 4.7/5 | 424 € |
| Chalet Hotel Schoenegg | – | ★ 4.6/5 | 435 € |
| Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt | – | ★ 4.2/5 | 277 € |
| Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt | – | ★ 4.8/5 | 448 € |
| Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt | Riffelalp | ★ 4.4/5 | 452 € |
| Grand Hotel Zermatterhof | Zermatterhof Center | ★ 4.3/5 | 606 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Zermatt
Cervo Mountain Resort ZermattThe luxury hotels in Zermatt are as different as their settings. For skiers and spa lovers, we recommend the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt at the edge of the slopes above the village, with onsen, yurts and Matterhorn views. If you want a grand hotel with history, book the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt on the Bahnhofstrasse, in business since 1852.Couples find a family-run house on the hillside at the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, with an outdoor pool facing the Matterhorn. And if you would rather start the day high above the valley, the cog railway takes you up to the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Zermatt offer you for the 2026/27 season
There is a lot that is new at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Since December 2025, the Vita Borni spa has welcomed guests on 650 m², with a 15-meter stainless-steel pool and whirlpools indoors and out, where you look straight at the Matterhorn. An investment program of around CHF 8 million for 2025/26 adds an outdoor hot tub, refreshed rooms and a new kitchen.
Grand Hotel Zermatterhof · Zermatterhof CenterAt the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, the Infinity Spa was rebuilt and reopened in 2024, with indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool, two saunas and a hammam. The Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt reinvented itself after Michel Reybier Hospitality took over: Paris designers Kristian Gavoille and Valérie Garcia redesigned all 95 rooms and suites, the lobby merged with the show kitchen, and since December 2018 it has welcomed guests as a contemporary alpine design hotel.
The 2026/27 winter season at the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt runs from December 11, 2026 to April 4, 2027; in summer 2027 the resort is open from June 18 to September 20. At the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt, some outlets follow the seasons: Myoko and the kids’ club in winter, the terrace in summer, next opening in June 2027.
In summer, Zermatt belongs to hikers. Trails lead to the Riffelsee and up to the Hörnli hut at the foot of the Matterhorn, and at the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt the Valais restaurant Ferdinand serves fondue, raclette and local specialties Tuesday through Saturday.
These luxury hotels in Zermatt have a pool – plus spa & wellness with onsen and Matterhorn views
Five of the six hotels have an indoor pool, and at two of them you can also swim outdoors with the Matterhorn in front of you.
Chalet Hotel SchoeneggAt the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, the outdoor pool measures 16 m², next to a cold plunge pool and a whirlpool, with a 30 m² indoor pool inside; the Infinity Spa adds a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna and a hammam. At the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, you swim in the outdoor pool of Spa 2'222m facing the mountain, with an indoor pool, a salt grotto, a whirlpool, steam baths and two saunas as well.
The Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt goes its own way: its Atman Mountain Spa is spread across the grounds, with an onsen, sauna, steam room, a Bhutanese herbal bath heated with hot stones in a wooden hut and a natural cold pool. Massages take place in two Mongolian yurts, yoga, meditation and sound healing in the ritual room; it is open daily from 9:30 am to 9 pm.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
In the heart of the village, you swim in the Spa Nescens of the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt, whose pool and wellness area covers 1,700 m², with an indoor pool behind a glass facade. Nescens treatments are also on the menu at the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt, whose indoor pool is kept at 28 °C, with two whirlpools, a sanarium, a Finnish sauna and a steam bath. At the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, the indoor pool is also 28 °C, and couples can book a private spa for two.
A Bhutanese bath for two
Book a suite at the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt and suitespot adds a 30-minute Bhutanese bath for two, the hot herbal soak in the wooden hut. Book a room, and a bottle of Prosecco with a charcuterie platter welcomes you. Our travel advisors will gladly tell you which category suits you best.
Dining at Zermatt’s luxury hotels: Prato Borni, Nikkei cuisine and fondue in a gondola
For a big night out, reserve at Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, which has held a Michelin star since 2019. The kitchen pairs alpine roots with international finesse and produce from the Valais; it is open Thursday through Monday from 7 pm, and reservations are online only. The wine list of Prato Borni and Brasserie Lusi won the Ueli Prager Prize in 2023.
Hotel Schweizerhof ZermattAt the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, Restaurant Saveurs cooks modern French food with Asian and Latin American touches, holds 15 GaultMillau points and looks out at the Matterhorn; in autumn there is a game menu. On winter evenings, the hotel serves cheese fondue on request in a private gondola for up to six guests, and at the Uncorked Bar the sommelier pours regional, French, Italian and Spanish wines.
The Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt has four kitchens under one roof: Schweizerhof Kitchen runs an XXL grill and a stone oven for pizza in its open show kitchen, and the Nikkei restaurant la Muña serves ceviche, sushi and an omakase menu, both with 14 GaultMillau points. Add Myoko for sushi and teppanyaki in winter and the Cheese Factory for raclette and fondue all year.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
At the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt, guests meet at Bazaar, inspired by oriental markets, and eat Italian at Madre Nostra under head chef Bogdan Bega; in winter, the evening starts on the après-ski terrace at the end of the slope with DJ sets. At the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt, Grill Le Cervin cooks Swiss Grand Cru beef over charcoal, and the Capri Bar pairs its views with a wide selection of Cuban rum.
An evening at 2,222 meters
At the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, it pays to stay up top: Restaurant Alexandre serves Swiss classics with alpine ingredients, in winter the Walliserkeller opens for raclette and flame-grilled entrecôte, and in the vaulted Vinothek the sommelier leads wine tastings. Afterwards, there is live piano by the log fire at Bar 2'222m – and the mountain belongs to the guests.
Luxury hotels in Zermatt with history: from a founding house of 1852 to the burghers’ grand hotel
The Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt is one of the village’s grand hotels from the very beginning. Josef Anton Clemenz opened it in 1852, thirteen years before the first ascent of the Matterhorn; the house grew with the mountain’s fame, the Seiler brothers bought it in 1867, it later took the name Mont Cervin Palace, and in 2007 the chalet Le Petit Cervin was added.
Mont Cervin Palace ZermattThe Grand Hotel Zermatterhof was built between 1876 and 1879 as a joint project of Zermatt’s burgher families, who wanted to keep the best plots in local hands. Hotelier Alexander Seiler leased it first; since 1920 the burgher community has run it itself, and its guests have included royalty and Walt Disney. Today the Zermatterhof is a 5-star hotel in Zermatt and a member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt · RiffelalpOn the Riffelalp, Alexander Seiler laid the groundwork for a grand summer hotel in 1878. The Riffelalp Grand Hotel burned down in February 1961; from 1998, the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt was built on its site, a five-star resort that opened in 2000. In summer, the resort’s own historic Riffelalp tram brings you from the station to the hotel.
At the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, the story begins in 1947 with a tea room above the village, which Johann Julen bought and turned into a hotel. The tunnel to the village followed in 1989, the current building in 1990 and the Petit Chalet in 2010; since 2023, Sebastian and Line Julen have run the family business.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Awards: The Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt holds two Michelin Keys, the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof one each; Keys recognize hotels, while Michelin stars go to restaurants. The Riffelalp and the Mont Cervin belong to The Leading Hotels of the World, the Schoenegg to Relais & Châteaux and the Cervo to Design Hotels.
Where to stay in Zermatt: Bahnhofstrasse, hillside or Riffelalp – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Zermatt is car-free: your car stays in Täsch, 5 km away, where a shuttle train takes you into the village in twelve minutes, or you arrive directly on the Matterhorn Gotthard railway via Visp or Brig. Electric taxis run in the village, and your hotel’s location decides how often you need one.
In the village on the Bahnhofstrasse: The Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt is about 50 meters from the station, with the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof a little further along, both with Matterhorn views. Restaurants, shops and lifts are all within walking distance. Our pick for anyone who likes an evening stroll through the village.
On the hillside above the village: The Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt sits at the edge of the ski runs, in winter you ski right up to your lodge, and the CERVO-Mobil picks you up at the station. You reach the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg from the village through a private tunnel in about five minutes, and the Sunnegga funicular is two minutes away. Our pick for skiers and couples in search of peace.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Riffelalp, 2,222 meters: 600 meters above the village, the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt stands on a south-facing plateau directly facing the Matterhorn. The only way up is the Gornergrat railway, a porter takes care of your luggage, and in winter this 5-star hotel in Zermatt is right on the slopes. Our pick for anyone who wants quiet evenings on the mountain.
Getting your bearings: the Gornergrat railway continues up to the Gornergrat, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is among the highest mountain stations in Europe, and in winter you ski across to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy. On request, the hotels can also arrange a helicopter transfer.
Arriving without a car
At the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, a carriage drawn by two Lipizzan horses picks you up at the station, an electric taxi takes you to the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, and the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt runs an e-shuttle on request, usually until 8 pm. So if you are heading to a 5-star hotel in Zermatt, you won’t need a rental car – our travel advisors will gladly time your transfer to your train.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Zermatt costs: rates, benefits and points
Prices start at 276 € at the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt and go up to 606 € at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. In between, four hotels sit close together, from the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt at 423 € to the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt at 452 € per night. For the rate on your travel dates, see the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the village on the Bahnhofstrasse | |||
| Grand Hotel Zermatterhof | 606 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt | 423 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt | 276 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.2/5 |
| On the hillside above the village | |||
| Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt | 448 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Chalet Hotel Schoenegg | 434 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Riffelalp, 2,222 meters | |||
| Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt | 452 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
What’s included: All six hotels include daily breakfast for two, and five add an upgrade on arrival subject to availability. For hotel credit, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof gives 75 US dollars and the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt 50 US dollars; a welcome gift awaits at the Zermatterhof and at the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg.
Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability come on top at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt, the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, and at the Schweizerhof as well.
Points and status: At the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, you earn regular points with Leaders Club when you give your membership number at booking; at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, with I Prefer, including points and status benefits. The Chalet Hotel Schoenegg is a member of Relais & Châteaux; there and at the two other hotels, you enjoy the suitespot benefits.
When it is most beautiful: In winter, the ski area links the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with the slopes on the Italian side, and the luxury hotels in Zermatt sit in deep snow. In summer, the Hörnli hut, the Gornergrat and clear views of the four-thousanders await. Book early for Christmas and New Year, the February weeks and high summer.
How long to stay: For a winter stay at a 5-star hotel in Zermatt, six nights are worth it, so there is room for a ski day over to Italy; in summer, three to four nights cover the Gornergrat, the trails and an afternoon in the spa. Your benefits apply from the first night at five hotels, and from two nights at the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt.
The hotels in Zermatt at a glance
What sets the hotels in Zermatt apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Kids club | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt | 1852 | 2012 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Chalet Hotel Schoenegg | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt | 2018 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt | 2009 | 2020 | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Keys | |
| Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt | 2000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Grand Hotel Zermatterhof | 1879 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key |
Earn points & use your status in Zermatt
In Zermatt you earn points with Leaders Club at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, and with I Prefer at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Because suitespot books direct rates, points and status nights count just as with a direct booking. At the family-run Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, the Schweizerhof and the Cervo, the suitespot benefits take the place of points.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Zermatt |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt, Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Grand Hotel Zermatterhof |
| Relais & Châteaux | 1 hotel | Chalet Hotel Schoenegg |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Zermatt
How much does a night at a luxury hotel in Zermatt cost?
Prices start at 276 € at the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt and go up to 606 € at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. In between are, for example, the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt from 423 € and the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt from 448 € per night; breakfast for two is included at all six hotels.
What is the most expensive hotel in Zermatt?
At the top end is the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, with rates from 606 € per night: a grand hotel on the Bahnhofstrasse with a Michelin-starred restaurant and the Vita Borni spa. It is followed by the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt at 452 € and the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt at 448 €.
Which 5-star hotel in Zermatt is right on the slopes?
The Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt at 2,222 meters: in winter you ski right up to the door, and a mountain guide is on call if you want one. Also at the edge of the runs, above the village, is the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt, with its après-ski terrace at the end of the slope.
Which luxury hotels in Zermatt have a pool?
The Chalet Hotel Schoenegg and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt have an outdoor pool with Matterhorn views, each in addition to an indoor pool. You will also find indoor pools at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, as well as at the Schweizerhof; the Cervo relies on an onsen and a natural cold pool instead.
Which luxury hotel in Zermatt has a Michelin-starred restaurant?
The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof: Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni has held a Michelin star since 2019 and cooks alpine food with an international signature. It is open Thursday through Monday in the evening, and reservations are online.
Which luxury hotels in Zermatt have Michelin Keys?
The Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt holds two Michelin Keys, the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof one each. Keys rate hotels, while Michelin stars go to restaurants.
Can I earn points at Zermatt’s luxury hotels?
Yes, at three hotels: at the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt with Leaders Club when you give your number at booking, and at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof with I Prefer, including points and status benefits. Because suitespot books direct rates, your nights count just as they would if you booked with the hotel.
Where should I stay in Zermatt?
In the village for short walks to restaurants and lifts (our pick: Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt), on the hillside for slopes and peace (our pick: Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt) and on the Riffelalp for evenings high above the valley (our pick: Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt).
Which luxury hotels in Zermatt have Matterhorn views?
The Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt look straight at the mountain, and at the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg you see it from the outdoor pool and the Infinity Terrace. At the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt, in the heart of the village, the Matterhorn is in view as well.
Which luxury hotel in Zermatt is best for families?
The Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt, with a kids’ club, babysitting and its own bowling alley. At the Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt, a kids’ club looks after children aged 4 to 16 in winter, and the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt offers babysitting. Pets are welcome at all three hotels.
Which luxury hotels in Zermatt have special suites?
At the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt, suites come with their own spa areas and you sleep in Hästens beds. The Hotel Schweizerhof Zermatt offers junior suites with Matterhorn views, family suites and attic suites, and the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt five suites at 2,222 meters.
What is the best luxury hotel in Zermatt?
That depends on your trip. For skiers and spa lovers, we recommend the Cervo Mountain Resort Zermatt; for fans of classic grand hotels, the Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt. Couples love the Chalet Hotel Schoenegg, and if you want the mountain to yourself in the evening, book the Riffelalp Resort 2222m Zermatt.
