HOTEL EXCELSIOR, Zermatt – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Matterhorn views
Hotel Excelsior offers twin/double rooms with minibars, wardrobes, and private bathrooms featuring baths or showers. Some rooms face south with views of the Matterhorn and the old village, while others look north toward the village center. The Junior Suite includes a seating area and views of the old city center and the Matterhorn. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and carpeted floors.
Dining at La Ferme
The hotel has two restaurants: La Ferme and Luna. La Ferme serves French and Swiss cuisine, including beef fillet, lamb fillet, and pike-perch fillet, with a summer terrace available. Luna offers cheese fondue and à la carte dishes. A 4-course half-board menu is available for CHF 50 per person. The house specialty is 'Flambée Medici'-beef fillet with mustard and mushroom sauce, prepared tableside.
Mountain activities nearby
Zermatt provides access to 7 sport climbing locations, over 50 hiking paths, and 70 high-altitude excursions. The Gornergratbahn and Sunnegga Express funicular stations are 400 meters from the hotel. In winter, guests can ski on 360 km of slopes or visit the igloo village. The bus stop for all mountain lifts is directly in front of the hotel.
Central village location
The hotel is in the heart of Zermatt, a 5-minute walk from the train station, bus stops, and cable cars. Nearby landmarks include the Matterhorn Museum (300 m), St. Peter's English Church (500 m), and the Matterhorn (2 km). The nearest airport is Lugano, 80 km away. Sion Airport is also 80 km from the property.
Family and group services
Hotel Excelsior accommodates families with a children's playground, ski storage, and free ice cream for kids during certain seasons. One child under 6 stays free in a crib. The hotel hosts conferences, bachelor parties, and weddings. Staff provide local knowledge for outdoor activities, and the Ex-Bar serves drinks daily for après-ski or après-hike gatherings.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor