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Considered a hidden gem in Zermatt, the Hotel Excelsior is a cosy family-run hotel offering genuine Swiss hospitality and a relaxed, homely atmosphere with fantastic Matterhorn views. The family take great pride in providing a personal service, ensuring every guest feels looked after from the moment they arrive. The hotel is also perfectly positioned for taking in Zermatt’s spectacular scenery. Many of the rooms enjoy views over the charming village rooftops, while others look directly out towards the majestic Matterhorn. Whether you’re waking up to a snow-dusted peak or watching the last light fall over the Alps from your balcony, the views here are truly unforgettable. Matterhorn Views Hotel Excelsior enjoys a prime location in the centre of Zermatt, with a wide choice of shops, cafés, and restaurants right on the doorstep. Whether you're picking up ski essentials, enjoying a warming hot chocolate, or browsing local boutiques, everything is within easy reach. Getting onto the slopes couldn’t be easier. The Gornergrat Railway station and the Sunnegga Express funicular are just a snowball’s throw away, giving you fast and convenient access to Zermatt’s world-class ski area each morning.
Considered a hidden gem in Zermatt, the Hotel Excelsior is a cosy family-run hotel offering genuine Swiss hospitality and a relaxed, homely atmosphere with fantastic Matterhorn views. The family take great pride in providing a personal service, ensuring every guest feels looked after from the moment they arrive.
The hotel is also perfectly positioned for taking in Zermatt’s spectacular scenery. Many of the rooms enjoy views over the charming village rooftops, while others look directly out towards the majestic Matterhorn. Whether you’re waking up to a snow-dusted peak or watching the last light fall over the Alps from your balcony, the views here are truly unforgettable.
Matterhorn Views
Hotel Excelsior enjoys a prime location in the centre of Zermatt, with a wide choice of shops, cafés, and restaurants right on the doorstep. Whether you're picking up ski essentials, enjoying a warming hot chocolate, or browsing local boutiques, everything is within easy reach.
Getting onto the slopes couldn’t be easier. The Gornergrat Railway station and the Sunnegga Express funicular are just a snowball’s throw away, giving you fast and convenient access to Zermatt’s world-class ski area each morning.
Free Wi-Fi
• Lounge
• Restaurant La Ferme
• Restaurant Luna serving cheese fondue
• Ex-Bar (open daily from 3pm)
• Heated boot room
• 250 metres to Zermatt centre
• 300 metres to the Gornergratbahn and the Sunnegga Express funicular
• 80 metres to nearest bus stop
Single village view rooms sleep one and are around 13m² with a single bed, shower and a North facing view of the village - some rooms may have a balcony.
Economy village view rooms are around 15m² sleeping two people. These rooms have twin beds, and a North facing view of the village.
Double Matterhorn view rooms are around 22m² sleeping two to three people. These rooms have a double bed, and space for an additional bed plus a balcony with South facing views of the Matterhorn.
Junior village view suites are around 31m² and sleep two to four people. These rooms have twin beds, and a lounge area with a sliding door which can accommodate two additional beds. These rooms have a balcony with North facing views of the village. Suitable for two adults and two children, or three adults. These rooms are available on request, please give our Reservations team a call if you would like to book this room type.
Bedroom Facilities:
• Wi-Fi
• Satellite TV
• Minibar
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bath or shower
• WC
Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast
The Hotel Excelsior is on a bed & breakfast basis, each morning a varied breakfast buffet is served with a range of sweet and savoury options.
If you have upgraded to half board, a delicious four course meal inspired by Swiss and French cuisine is served in the cosy dining room. Be sure to try out the restaurant's popular wine list with many bottles coming from the nearby Canton Valais vineyard region.
The Hotel Excelsior has two a la carte restaurants, the Restaurant La Ferme which specialises in traditional dishes and grilled meats, their house speciality is the “Flambée Medici” – a tender beef fillet prepared for you at the table. If you want to try Swiss cheese speciality dishes, head to Restaurant Luna which serves classic cheese fondue.
The Ex-Bar is a great place to enjoy a drink or two, whether its after skiing or after dinner, there will be a drink to suit you.
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:
• Gluten Free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians
• Dairy Free
Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.
Additional information :
No. of rooms: 25
No. of buildings: 1
Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: Yes
The Hotel Excelsior does not have adapted rooms available.
Local Fees and Taxes:
Adults CHF4-5 per person, per day.
Children (9-15 years) CHF2-3 per person, per day. Under 9s free of charge.
Ski holidays in Zermatt are in the shadows of the majestic Matterhorn Mountain, offering spectacular scenery across the Zermatt ski area. Zermatt ski holidays are widely considered to be in one of the most picturesque and snow sure ski resorts in the world. The Zermatt ski area is called the Matterhorn ski paradise, and is linked to Cervinia in Italy offering a massive 313km of pistes to explore. Zermatt not only offers stunning skiing but it is also one of Europe’s highest ski area with guaranteed snow thanks to the Matterhorn Glacier. With over 95% of ski slopes over 2000m and with an unbeatable 2,200m vertical drop from 3,800m back to the Zermatt ski resort it is no wonder why Zermatt skiing holidays are increasingly popular.
We have many Zermatt ski holiday packages to choose from, where you can fly from your local regional airport. Transfers to resort can be by coach or by a spectacular train journey through the mountains. Please call our experts on 02037780123 or email enquiry@i-ski.co.uk to see if we can find you your perfect trip to Zermatt.
The Zermatt ski resort is a traditional mountain village full of Swiss charm, with elegant shopping streets crammed with historic hotels and chic shops; it is a fantastic holiday destination for non-skiers. There are many traditional wooden chalets and modern chalets in the resort that blend comfortably together. Zermatt is a car free village, except for eclectic karts, taxis and horse drawn sleds. Zermatt also has some of the best mountain restaurants both on and off the slopes.
Skiing in Zermatt is over 3 main ski areas the Klein Matterhorn, Gornergrat at 3,100 and the Sunnegga region. With a massive 313km playground and most of the slopes over 2000m it is a very popular winter skiing holiday destination.
Zermatt skiing is perfect for beginners with the wide-open pistes of the Sunnegga and Trokenersteg, and the slopes of the Gornergrat reached by a spectacular train journey, should easily manageable for all beginner skiers after just a few skiing lessons.
Skiing in Zermatt is an intermediates paradise, with a huge variety of runs available including some scenic red runs through the trees. Or take the cable car to the Rothorn with some fantastic challenging red runs returning you to Zermatt.
The skiing in Zermatt is something that every serious skier should experience as the resort is know for its challenging black runs, prenominal off-piste and guaranteed snow. Notably the Trifi one of Europe’s longest and hardest mogul runs, other highlights include the gun barrel Tiefbach descent, and the Schwarsee and Matterhorn glacier regions.
Skiing in Zermatt has some of the finest off piste runs in the Alps, with a special mention of runs from the Klein Matterhorn over to Cervinia. Heli-skiing is also available.
Snowboarding in Zermatt is fantastic with the ‘Gravity Park’ that has rails, jumps and a pipe on offer. Zermatt also has plenty of off piste opportunities its no wonder why Zermatt is such a popular choice for your next winter skiing holiday.
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Hotel Excelsior
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In Zermatt there is an old saying that ‘Zermatt’s après ski begins at noon’. This may not be true for everyone, however Zermatt does offer over 30 mountain restaurants above the town offering phenomenal views of the Matterhorn and serving sublime food.
Zermatt has some of the best range of non-skiing activities in the Alps, and all most unlimited leisure activities, it is perfect for non-skiers and families alike. Après ski in Zermatt comes alive at night with plenty of rustic bars to bars to choose from, often playing live music to the early hours
Part of the Swiss Matterhorn Ski Paradise ski area
