Riffelhaus 1853 Reviews

Location – 10/10 Nestled high above Zermatt, the Riffelhaus 1853 is accessible via the Gornergrat railway, making the journey itself an adventure. Once you arrive, you’re greeted by panoramic mountain views in every direction, with the iconic Matterhorn standing proudly in front of you. The setting is perfect for ski-in/ski-out access in winter and stunning hiking trails in summer. Rooms – 9/10 The rooms are cozy, modern, and well-equipped while still maintaining a classic Swiss alpine charm. Many rooms come with Matterhorn views, and waking up to this scenery is an experience in itself. The beds are comfortable, and the rustic wooden decor gives a warm, welcoming feel. Some rooms have balconies, which I highly recommend booking for the full experience. Service – 9/10 The staff is friendly, professional, and attentive. Despite the hotel’s remote location, the service is top-notch, with staff going out of their way to accommodate special requests. From seamless check-in to helpful local recommendations, they make the stay even more special. Dining – 8.5/10 The on-site restaurant serves delicious Swiss cuisine, including traditional dishes like fondue and rösti. The breakfast is generous, featuring fresh bread, cheeses, meats, and eggs cooked to order. The only downside is that, due to the remote location, dining options are limited to the hotel restaurant, but the quality makes up for it. Wellness & Spa – 10/10 The outdoor hot tub with a view of the Matterhorn is an absolute highlight! There’s also a sauna and steam bath, perfect after a day of skiing or hiking. Soaking in the warm water while surrounded by snow-capped peaks is an experience worth every penny. Activities – 10/10 Winter: Perfect for skiing, as the hotel is directly on the slopes. The ski room is convenient, and the access to the Gornergrat ski area is unbeatable. Summer: Incredible hiking trails with direct access to the Gornergratbahn for easy excursions to higher altitudes.

Love this place 💙

It's inconvenient halfway up the mountain. No one will be in the lobby after 8pm. So even if something goes wrong in the middle of the night, no one will care about you. It's very dangerous. I found out when I arrived at the hotel that I had to pay more because some rooms in the hotel are set up for single occupancy. I had to pay attention to the options when booking a room. Dinner is small

The hotel is halfway up the mountain. You need to take a small train to go up the mountain. It costs more than 30 Swiss francs per person. If you have bought a ski ticket, you don’t need to buy a small train ticket. At the station in front of the hotel, you can call someone to pick you up, otherwise it is difficult to walk in the snow with luggage, but people still have to walk to the hotel. The hotel includes breakfast + dinner. The breakfast is ordinary, and the dinner is different every day. It is very unpalatable on the first day. The second and third days are okay. But it is also a simple dinner. But the scenery is very beautiful and you can see the Matterhorn while eating. The room is okay, each one is a mountain view room, and the hotel’s sauna and bathing pool are particularly good. You can see the Matterhorn, and it is very beautiful. Most people come here because of this. The snow trail is at the door, but you can’t slide over to the cable car. You need to carry the skateboard up. Continue to sit up to the blue and red trails. If you slide down, there is only the red trail. But it’s nice to drink champagne at the rest stop on the road.

The room is clean and tidy, right above the Matterhorn. We booked a room with a Matterhorn view, which you can see by opening the curtains, and you can also go out to the balcony to see it. There are many types of breakfast, and dinner is a fixed appetizer, and you can choose the main course yourself, and there is also dessert after the meal. The taste and presentation are good. The hot spring outside is also very good, and the staff are very enthusiastic. Overall it is great

Spectacular view, good service, delicious breakfast

A resort hotel in the mountains. You can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view. The view of the Matterhorn from the room is amazing! I enjoyed the resort by using the jacuzzi and sauna. The food was also delicious.

Good service, nice environment, great sauna after skiing

The view from the room is very beautiful. You can see the Matterhorn. You can also see it from the restaurant. It is a very good view hotel. The food is average. We were very lucky to see the Matterhorn at different times. It is a different feeling to soak in the hot spring and see the Matterhorn. The hotel is located in a high mountain with an altitude of about 27,700 meters. People with altitude sickness should choose carefully. It is recommended that you contact the hotel in advance to help with the luggage after you get on the train to the station, because there is a hillside, and it is not convenient to carry a lot of luggage by yourself, especially when there is a lot of snow.

The room was okay, but there was no gym in the hotel and there were too few exercise equipment. There was no place to go at night. The train stopped at around 7 o'clock!

The best hotel I have ever stayed in during my trip to Switzerland. Take the train from zermtt and get off at Riffleberg station. After informing the hotel front desk in advance, someone will help you with your luggage. The reservation includes two meals, and the food is good. The main reason is that the scenery is really worth it, plus there are hot springs and saunas, which are very comfortable and comfortable. I recommend it as your first choice when visiting Zermatt. And after staying at this hotel, you don’t need to take a bus to the mountaintop station, because the scenery at the mountaintop station is not as good as the scenery at the hotel. I personally tested it.

The room is very simple, decorated with logs, very warm. The breakfast is not varied, but of good quality. The problem is that the hotel is built on a snowy mountain at an altitude of nearly 2,600 meters, and is completely accessible by alpine rack railway. The train stops running after 6 or 7 in the evening, and the first train is not until 7:46 the next day. The hotel front desk is closed after 8 pm. The high altitude reaction is very obvious, and if you encounter an emergency, you can't cope with it at all. So, if you are older, please don't choose to stay. Ctrip has not fulfilled its responsibility to remind you, and it is a serious bad review!

If you want to welcome the sunrise over the Matterhorn in your room in cold weather, this hotel is the best choice! Everything is beautiful. The only flaw is that the hotel service staff have a bad attitude towards Chinese people and they think very highly of themselves!

If you are going to Zermatt, I highly recommend it!! The room is clean, the view from the balcony is really good, and you can take life shots haha