Overview

In 2000, the old Riffelalp Hotel underwent a drastic renovation resulting in a magnificent 5*, ski in ski resort hotel. This wonderful hotel sits on a plateau at 2222m, accessible either by skis from the Gornergrat area or by train which runs from 0710 to 2150 (meaning you can enjoy some of the apres-ski or enjoy an early dinner in Zermatt before returning).

The Riffelalp Resort is a short walk from the Riffelalp train station where regular trains throughout the day take you straight to the Zermatt centre.

Every room in the Riffelalp Resort offers a wonderful view of the Matterhorn.

This property has it all – an ideal ski-in, ski-out location in the Riffelalp ski area, a gastronomic restaurant and relaxing sun terrace, an extensive spa area plus both indoor and outdoor pools and mini-fitness centre. It also boats its own bowling alley!

The hotel is especially suited to families with young children. It has a supervised playroom (during the winter) welcoming children from two to eight years, that is open Sunday to Friday from 3:00pm to 10:30pm. Here older children can play on the Playstation whilst the younger children can enjoy toys, games as well as arts and crafts available.

Room Types & Amenities

The hotel has 65 Rooms in the below mentioned categories:

Nostalgie Double Room (29 sqm) with and without views to the surrounding mountains.

Nostalgie’ Double Superior Room (31 sqm) all with views to the mountains

Chalet’ Double Room (37 sqm) with and without balcony and view to the surrounding mountains

There are also 5 Suites in the hotel comprising the following:

Grandiose Suite Monte Rosa. 75m2, with balcony and view to the surrounding mountains and the Matterhorn, one bedroom with a king size bed, one berth with a bunk bed, living room, bath with shower and separate shower.

Grandiose Suite Matterhorn. 103m2, with balcony and view to the surrounding mountains and the Matterhorn, one bed room with a king size bed, one separate bedroom with a queen size bed (1.40m), living room, bathroom with shower and separate shower.

Dining 

Ristorante Al Bosco is an elegant restaurant with sun terrace open for lunch and dinner with a predominantly Italian cuisine.

Mark Twain Lounge is the exclusive sun terrace where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch. Open during the daytime only.

Restaurant Alexandre is the 5-star restaurant available for dinner. This restaurant seats 120 and offers delicious set menus, a la carte dishes, weekly buffets and soirees set against a spectacular view.

Restaurant Walliser-Keller has just 35 seats, for those seeking a warm and homely atmosphere in which to sample the local specialities. It offers regional cuisine from the open fire.

The Bar is a cosy but spacious bar area, the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the piano music.

Vinothek offers wine tasting with the knowledge from one of their Maitres d’Hotel, providing the opportunity to taste some of the finest wines from around the world.

A further attraction is the traditional ‘Dine around’ with a choice of 15 different restaurants across Zermatt offering a variety of cuisines from classic French, Swiss and Italian through to Japanese and Thai.