3920
Zermatt, 3920 Nightly Rates(472.71 - 693.04)5 Star
Property Description
At the heart of the Gornergrat skiing/hiking district, the luxurious Riffelalp Resort 2222m lies 2,222 meters (7,290 ft.) above sea level. The location offers a unique alpine panorama, while benefiting from the favorable microclimatic conditions. The first Grand Hotel was built between 1878?1884, but completely destroyed by fire in 1961. 1988?1998, the Berghotel Riffelalp opened again to visitors. December 1, 2000 marked the opening of Riffelalp Resort 2222m, offering all the services and amenities of a modern five-star hotel. Our Wellness Center, "St.-Trop-Alp" with indoor pool and Europe?s highest outdoor swimming pool (35C), stone steam bath, stone grotto, various massages and dream-time-world welcomes you. Seasonal Closing 18 April to 16 June 2006 Seasonal Closing 24 Sept to 15 December 2006
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Concierge
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Pets Allowed
Pets Allowed
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
Guest Rooms
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In the "Chalet" and "Nostalgie" rooms we have the possibility of connecting rooms. Mainly a Junior Suite with a Standard room. Please ask at the hotel for further details. A1J Junior Suite Chalet * Junior suite "Chalet" style, ouble or twin bedded with a sitting corner with one sofa and one armchair. Room size from 48-60 m2 with balcony and view to the Matterhorn. The rooms are modern but warmly chalet-style decorated with all five star amenities including cable TV in a variety of languages, direct-dial telephones, modem, and fax sockets. All bathrooms offer their own Jacuzzi. B1J Superior Nostalgie * Double or twin-bedded room Nostalgie superior style with a sitting corner with one sofa and one armchair. Room size from 31-37 m2 with a view to the Matterhorn. The rooms are decorated in a comfortable and cosy way with all five star amenities. All bathrooms offer their own Jacuzzi. A1D/A2T Standard Room Chalet * Double or twin-bedded room in "Chalet"-style with a sitting corner and all five star amenities most with balcony and view to the Matterhorn, some without balcony and view to the Matterhorn. Bathrooms offer their own Jacuzzi. B1D/B2T Standard Room Nostalgie * Cosy and comfortable double or twin-bedded room "Nostalgie" with sitting corner and all five star amenities. Some Most with view to the Matterhorn, some without view to the Matterhorn. C1D Single Room Chalet * Single "Chalet"-style with 2 chairs and all five star amenities. Most with balcony and view to the Matterhorn, some without balcony and view to the Matterhorn. Bathrooms offer their own Jacuzzi. A2S - Suite Matterhorn 2 bdm Suite Matterhorn with two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, bathroom with Hammam, living room, balcony with view to the Matterhorn and all five star amenities. B1S - Suite Monte Rosa 1 bdm Suite Monte Rosa with one bedroom, bathroom with shower, bathroom with Hammam, living room, balcony with view to the Matterhorn and all five star amenities.
Rate Disclaimer
All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.
Miscellaneous Information
Swiss Francs is the native currency.
Check in time is 3:00pm
Check out time is 12:00pm
Time Zone is GMT +1 hour
Opened in 1884
Renovated in Reopened after fire in Dec 2000
70 rooms.
0 suites.
5 floors.
Directions
The Resort lies 2,222 meters above sea level on the southern edge of a plateau, at the heart of the Gornergrat skiing and hiking district. Bordering a stone pine forest, the location offers a unique alpine panorama (directly facing the Matterhorn), while benefiting from the favorable microclimatic conditions of the plateau. The purity of the resort's own spring water is practically unrivaled.
Zurich Kloten Airport is 245 kilometers away
Guarantee Policy
A credit card is required to book online. Peak seasons may require your card is charged in advance. Reading the rate rules after selecting your rate will indicate if your card will be charged. This information will appear in your email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
From 29 to 15 days Prior To Arrival (PTA) 30pct; From 14 to 7 days PTA 50pct; From 6 to 0 days PTA 100pct. Between the dates of 23Dec to 06Jan cancellations must be made by 01Nov in order to avoid a cancellation fee of 50pct/ 100pct of full stay.
Restaurant Information
Dining
Alexandre * On property - can charge to room * From 7:00am-11:00pm Daily * Restaurant serves French Cuisine * Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner served * Dinner included in the rates, prices up to a la carte * Seasonal entertainment * Seating Capacity: 120 * Reservations are required Walliser Keller * On property - can charge to room * From 6:00pm-11:00pm Daily * Restaurant serves Swiss local specialties * Dinner served * Prices a la carte * Seasonal entertainment * Seating Capacity: 45 * Reservations are required The Lodge - Piano Bar * On property - can charge to room * From 3:00pm-Close Daily * Lounge serves cocktails * Prices a la carte * Piano entertainment * Seating Capacity: 70 * Reservations are not required Pavillon * On property - can charge to room * Open Daily * Restaurant serves snacks, pizza, pasta, salads, soups * Prices a la carte
Meal Plans
* Rates include Halfboard * Deduction for Breakfast only - 40 CHF per person
Meeting Facility
Conferences and Banquets
Conferences and banquets up to 150 people. A wine bar, home cinema, outdoor playground, dine around with a choice of 10 restaurants in Zermatt. Arrival and departure train from Zermatt-Riffelalp-Zermatt, evening train until 11:30pm from resort-village-resort.
Recreation Information
Health Club
The resort has its own heated indoor swimming pool, solarium, massage parlor, sauna (separate facilities for ladies), steam baths and fitness rooms. Thalasso, Ayurveda, Europe's highest outdoor swimming pool (35°C)
Recreation Opportunities
"St.-Trop-Alp" wellness center, in-house skiman and skiing guide, bowling alleys. Other local activities include tennis, ice-skating, 9 hole Golf Course in Randa, 20 min. from Zermatt, curling, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, winter and summer glacier tours and paragliding.
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