3-Star Hotels in Canton of Valais, Switzerland

My wife have grown quite fond of mountaintop lodgings for our ski holidays and they don’t come much more emblematic than 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Perched atop a peak facing the iconic Matterhorn, it exemplifies the panoramic views and towering location that we adore. Make no mistake, despite my issues raised below, this is a truly magical property. But it isn’t cheap and it comes with a number of limitations that you should be aware of marooned in the middle of nowhere. • COMFORTABLE ROOMS WITH STUNNING VIEWS – Especially the Matterhorn view rooms where the image of this iconic promontory fills your window. • NICELY PRESENTED FOOD – Not quite gourmet, but a clever effort to dress it up with alluring ingredients and garnishes. But the food is tasty and the portions are ample. HINT - GETTING THERE IS VERY COMPLICATED – Do not just put the hotel in your satnav as it will not be able to help you and you will hit lot of problems. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting there: • AVOID THE CAR-TRAIN: The satnavs will give you the fastest route that takes you on a route where you load your car onto a train to be transported through a shortcut tunnel, BUT that train runs very irregularly. So you end of up waiting an hour for a train that saves you 30 minutes of driving time. • GO TO TASCH, SWITZERLAND: Tasch is where you park your car. In fact, I think that the town’s sole purpose in life is to be a giant parking lot for Zermatt. You see Zermatt itself is CAR FREE. So you have to park in Tasch and take a 12 minute shuttle train into Zermatt. I recommend the underground parking lot just to the left of the train station (facing it) which had reasonable prices (12 euros/day), plenty of spaces, but most importantly was the shortest walk to the station (very important when lugging luggage full of ski equipment). • RENT SKI GEAR AT BAYARD – Unlike most ski resorts, the ski rental shops are not obvious. We had to ask to find one. Several people recommended Bayard and they gave us great service. Most importantly, they are on the block adjacent to the train station again minimizing lugging distance. LIMITATIONS - It is a stunning, bucket-list worthy property, but its pricey rack-rates also command a bit of discernment… • OBSERVATORY NOT AVAILABLE – When you read about the place, one of the first things that gets mentioned is its observatory heritage which includes still operational telescopes available for public use. HOWEVER, the observatory is run by a separate company and viewings are only available by prior and separate arrangements. This situation could be better communicated and coordinated. • LOUNGE NOT AVAILABLE – Unfortunately, the hotel doesn’t yet have a common area lounge where you can relax and have drink. You can go down to the dining room and sit at one of the tables with the view of the Matterhorn, but nothing more comfortable. So it is either a table or your room. They are in the process of remodeling the facility and h

Overall experience is good. Through we did not get the ideal room (high floor) due to full booking, we got a bigger room on the first floor. Cleanliness and location was great, walkable to the train station and it was accessible to the main street. Amenities were good - kettle was provided to boil hot water, tv could login to your own netflix account, there was tea time provided at 4pm daily.

The good: the room furnishing was quite nice, the bathroom was lovely, and the breakfast was sufficient (albeit not spectacular). Check-in and check-out was a breeze and staff were nice. The not-so-good: the bed was rather hard and the pillows were quite thin and lumpy. Furthermore, the room did not have adequate airflow, which resulted in a very uncomfortable sleep since there were also no windows to open (only a balcony door, which led to a shared balcony - naturally you wouldn't want that open overnight). The verdict: I would stay here again if they improved the air flow in the rooms and replaced the mattresses and pillows. The value for price was fine, but there's really no point in saving money where you sleep if you're unable to sleep due to it being uncomfortable.

Fantastic location right next to the train station and very large modern room which very spacious and comfortable. Couch, armchair and table, large modern bathroom with large bath and underfloor heating, loads of storage space for clothes and cases, and a large balcony overlooking the mountains. Cannot hear trains with doors to balcony closed so a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was also very good. The bistro wasn’t open during our stay but there are plenty of options in Tasch and Zermatt and two lovely little local supermarkets across the road stocking all the main items.

Overall it's OK. It's called a luxury hotel, but more accurately it should be a B&B. You can see the triangular top of the Matterhorn from the window. The breakfast is also quite rich. The coffee is brewed and poured into the pot. The whole hotel exudes a sense of age and has a lot of feeling. The disadvantage is that you have to walk a little way from the station, mainly because the road is not easy to walk on and it's uphill, which is a bit strenuous. And the luggage has to be pulled up several steps to the lobby, which is also very strenuous.

Very friendly staff, we were very friendly welcomed with very many goodies and small surprises for our stay (Welcome Drink etc.) All tip top clean, very beautiful view of the impressive mountain world. Very great location, directly in the centre, a few minutes from the theme baths and metro stations. Very delicious breakfast. We will come back in any case!

We spent three nights and four days at this hotel. It is along the river that flows through Zermatt and a few streets away from the Main Street. Therefore quiet yet close to everything. It is a ten minute walk from the train station. The rooms are modern and very nice. There is a hot water kettle and a safe in the room. Breakfast is included and is very satisfactory. My suggestion is to spend the extra money and get a room with a view of the Matterhorn. It is amazing to go to sleep and wake up to this view. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent value for money. There is an elevator and this is not always the case. If you feel like it enjoy a glass of wine in the lounge — you have to pay for it but they have a nice collection. They also have arrangements with four restaurants in the area. We enjoyed staying at this property and strongly recommend it

1- 10 minutes walk from Chur Railway Station. 2- Hygiene, clean and tidy. 3- The single room is so small that it is OK to stay alone. If you live with 2 people, you have to be thinner. 4- Breakfast eggs, hot milk & fruit. 5- Disadvantages: The bathroom is too small. Surprise: The TV is oversized. There are also many channels. 6-Sister at the front desk can print for free. pretty good.

The view over Matterhorn and the Alps is fantastic from the terrace. The food is fare and good for the location altitude (2583m). You can eat 3-course menu or just take a replenish food before continuing for hiking/alpinism path choosing a traditional German-Switzerland course or an international one. If you don’t want to eat, you can enjoy a drink while relaxing with a view over the Alps. There is even a band that sings during some days (weekends especially) and they are able to make a good atmosphere. Even in summer they provide some blankets for the “frizzing” ones.

Great hotel with great location , I will difinely come back again .

My wife have grown quite fond of mountaintop lodgings for our ski holidays and they don’t come much more emblematic than 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Perched atop a peak facing the iconic Matterhorn, it exemplifies the panoramic views and towering location that we adore. Make no mistake, despite my issues raised below, this is a truly magical property. But it isn’t cheap and it comes with a number of limitations that you should be aware of marooned in the middle of nowhere. • COMFORTABLE ROOMS WITH STUNNING VIEWS – Especially the Matterhorn view rooms where the image of this iconic promontory fills your window. • NICELY PRESENTED FOOD – Not quite gourmet, but a clever effort to dress it up with alluring ingredients and garnishes. But the food is tasty and the portions are ample. HINT - GETTING THERE IS VERY COMPLICATED – Do not just put the hotel in your satnav as it will not be able to help you and you will hit lot of problems. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting there: • AVOID THE CAR-TRAIN: The satnavs will give you the fastest route that takes you on a route where you load your car onto a train to be transported through a shortcut tunnel, BUT that train runs very irregularly. So you end of up waiting an hour for a train that saves you 30 minutes of driving time. • GO TO TASCH, SWITZERLAND: Tasch is where you park your car. In fact, I think that the town’s sole purpose in life is to be a giant parking lot for Zermatt. You see Zermatt itself is CAR FREE. So you have to park in Tasch and take a 12 minute shuttle train into Zermatt. I recommend the underground parking lot just to the left of the train station (facing it) which had reasonable prices (12 euros/day), plenty of spaces, but most importantly was the shortest walk to the station (very important when lugging luggage full of ski equipment). • RENT SKI GEAR AT BAYARD – Unlike most ski resorts, the ski rental shops are not obvious. We had to ask to find one. Several people recommended Bayard and they gave us great service. Most importantly, they are on the block adjacent to the train station again minimizing lugging distance. LIMITATIONS - It is a stunning, bucket-list worthy property, but its pricey rack-rates also command a bit of discernment… • OBSERVATORY NOT AVAILABLE – When you read about the place, one of the first things that gets mentioned is its observatory heritage which includes still operational telescopes available for public use. HOWEVER, the observatory is run by a separate company and viewings are only available by prior and separate arrangements. This situation could be better communicated and coordinated. • LOUNGE NOT AVAILABLE – Unfortunately, the hotel doesn’t yet have a common area lounge where you can relax and have drink. You can go down to the dining room and sit at one of the tables with the view of the Matterhorn, but nothing more comfortable. So it is either a table or your room. They are in the process of remodeling the facility and h

Overall experience is good. Through we did not get the ideal room (high floor) due to full booking, we got a bigger room on the first floor. Cleanliness and location was great, walkable to the train station and it was accessible to the main street. Amenities were good - kettle was provided to boil hot water, tv could login to your own netflix account, there was tea time provided at 4pm daily.

The good: the room furnishing was quite nice, the bathroom was lovely, and the breakfast was sufficient (albeit not spectacular). Check-in and check-out was a breeze and staff were nice. The not-so-good: the bed was rather hard and the pillows were quite thin and lumpy. Furthermore, the room did not have adequate airflow, which resulted in a very uncomfortable sleep since there were also no windows to open (only a balcony door, which led to a shared balcony - naturally you wouldn't want that open overnight). The verdict: I would stay here again if they improved the air flow in the rooms and replaced the mattresses and pillows. The value for price was fine, but there's really no point in saving money where you sleep if you're unable to sleep due to it being uncomfortable.

Overall it's OK. It's called a luxury hotel, but more accurately it should be a B&B. You can see the triangular top of the Matterhorn from the window. The breakfast is also quite rich. The coffee is brewed and poured into the pot. The whole hotel exudes a sense of age and has a lot of feeling. The disadvantage is that you have to walk a little way from the station, mainly because the road is not easy to walk on and it's uphill, which is a bit strenuous. And the luggage has to be pulled up several steps to the lobby, which is also very strenuous.

We spent three nights and four days at this hotel. It is along the river that flows through Zermatt and a few streets away from the Main Street. Therefore quiet yet close to everything. It is a ten minute walk from the train station. The rooms are modern and very nice. There is a hot water kettle and a safe in the room. Breakfast is included and is very satisfactory. My suggestion is to spend the extra money and get a room with a view of the Matterhorn. It is amazing to go to sleep and wake up to this view. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent value for money. There is an elevator and this is not always the case. If you feel like it enjoy a glass of wine in the lounge — you have to pay for it but they have a nice collection. They also have arrangements with four restaurants in the area. We enjoyed staying at this property and strongly recommend it

The view over Matterhorn and the Alps is fantastic from the terrace. The food is fare and good for the location altitude (2583m). You can eat 3-course menu or just take a replenish food before continuing for hiking/alpinism path choosing a traditional German-Switzerland course or an international one. If you don’t want to eat, you can enjoy a drink while relaxing with a view over the Alps. There is even a band that sings during some days (weekends especially) and they are able to make a good atmosphere. Even in summer they provide some blankets for the “frizzing” ones.

Great hotel with great location , I will difinely come back again .

Access from Zermatt station requires climbing a steep hill, so dragging a large suitcase was a bit of a challenge. The staff were kind and flexible with early morning check-out. The room was very spacious and clean, and the view from the balcony was amazing. The only amenities were body soap, but I brought my own shampoo and other items, so it wasn't a problem. The water pressure in the shower was also fine. I had a very comfortable stay. If I had more time, I would have liked to stay longer.

Beyond Expectations. The Phone-call for Shuttle service Back and Forth pick up from the Station was quick precise and done with a smile by the porters,the receptionist in the check in was so fast,informative,professional and welcoming aswell as the others staff of the whole hotel. we would highly recommend the place to others, specially the room we got from the receptionist that is 803, The room itself was so huge with some free coffes and tea and that the Comfort room downstairs was so huge it literally was double the size of my other hotel rooms in Switzerland, For this 2023 trip. The amenities is awesome specially after a long hike on the hills and you only wanted to relax your body Then The spa and pool Are there for you. The breakfast was cool and have different varieties that you may choose from, for cold or warm food. and a minor adjustment maybe in arrangement of the food and making sure that the expose area around the food plates is always cleaned and maintained for the next batch of breakfast eater.. I’ll post some videos or picture when i get my computer up and running. But Zermatt budget rooms.. see ya in the future..

Trip.com did not state the linen fee charges per person on their website. When I arrived I was shocked that a 4CHF per person per night has turned in a 78 CHF payment which is a huge discrepancy. However, it took me about 2 hours and I resolved this with the service reception of Alpen. There is no main reception in this lobby but the service providers were superb. The room is amazingly spacious and clean and it was an overall lovely stay thanks to the great service and comfort of the room.

Fantastic location right next to the train station and very large modern room which very spacious and comfortable. Couch, armchair and table, large modern bathroom with large bath and underfloor heating, loads of storage space for clothes and cases, and a large balcony overlooking the mountains. Cannot hear trains with doors to balcony closed so a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was also very good. The bistro wasn’t open during our stay but there are plenty of options in Tasch and Zermatt and two lovely little local supermarkets across the road stocking all the main items.

This is the 2nd hotel we have stayed in Switzerland and we stayed here for one night. The hotel is located about 5-7mins walk from Tasch train station and there are a few restaurants and a mini-supermarket around. The hotel's external view gives one a B&B impression but upon entering, it's a hotel setup! And I am not sure why the hotel receives such a poor rating which I felt it's decent and good. Our room is at 307 (corner room). First, the room though simple structure and layout is nice and cosy. Bed is comfortable and there's a balcony where you can enjoy nature, mountains, lakes and nice scenery over a cup of coffee (though it is a common walk link with all the rooms next door). The TV has many channels and there's a TV channel guide which is good or you will need to spend time in searching for the channels you like to watch. The toilet is nice and got bathtub. The restaurant is nice and cosy and the breakfast spread is satisfactory. Foods were nice too. Service staff were friendly. In terms of areas of improvement, do note that there's only one lift and a small one. So for all the members of our tourgroup to get into our rooms, if we want to take the lift with luggages, it will take a long time. So we only load our luggages in the lift while we walk up the winding stairs. For most of us, the walk is ok though a little inconveniced. And there's no kettle provided in the room and cannot cook even cup noodles for fear in triggering the fire alarm which will fetch a 500 euros fine! The boss, Mr Chon, was very friendly and hospitable. He greeted all of us and even served us. When we left the hotel, he even boarded our coach personally and bid us goodbye! (he even brought the two of us around the entire hotel ground, including the buidling next door that is under renovation in improving it's facilities like constructing the spa, game room etc) Overall, our stay here was satisfactory and pleasant though there are hits and misses but I dont think it deserves a 1 or 2-star rating. It deserves a solid 3-star rating as rightfully awarded to it.

The hotel is on the edge of the train station. There are three rooms, which are reasonably priced. There is a coop supermarket next to it. There is also a fast food restaurant opposite the hotel. It is open late, has many types, tastes good, and has a large amount. Our mother and daughter order one. Very full. To the town of Zermatt, you need to take a shuttle train, you can use the Swiss Pass, the train is a few minutes away, the running time is very short, and there are cars late at night, with beautiful scenery along the way. The hotel has a complimentary breakfast, which is very tasty and can be eaten more satisfactorily.

Very friendly staff, we were very friendly welcomed with very many goodies and small surprises for our stay (Welcome Drink etc.) All tip top clean, very beautiful view of the impressive mountain world. Very great location, directly in the centre, a few minutes from the theme baths and metro stations. Very delicious breakfast. We will come back in any case!

Can enjoy the hotel hot spring, very clean, few people, quiet, comfortable, spacious, breakfast is more abundant, hot spring scenery is also ok, favorite is less people, but there are a lot of people in the town

Inauspicious from the outside, but what the hell! We were only looking for a place to be together en famille for one night before Christmas. On entering the hotel (slightly slithery in the snow on the way down to the entrance, be careful), I was immediately struck be the warmth and friendliness of the welcome. It was casual, easy-going and friendly - all smiles and cheer. The rooms were perfectly adequate: spacious and tapestried with a sort of funky medieval battenening, designed to feel like a 3* suit (could have slept three); and beds comfortable. I didn't check to see if there was a mini-bar, but there was a TV (which I didn't switch on). There was was a little balcony which made me wish I still smoked and a small kitchen - in case you wanted to prepare your own food (I didn't). The restaurant offered only the one dish, the special: vegetarians and non-pork eaters beware, although also proposed t-bone steak. We had the roast pork and it was very good, excellent recommendations for Swiss wine (la Petite Arvine) and the Johannisberger was also very good. All in all, an address I wouldn't hesitate to return to.

The hotel is very comfortable, the room is relatively large, there is a bathtub, and the balcony room is casually large. The hotel has its own indoor hot spring, comfortable and not cold, watching the snow-capped mountains hot springs can be achieved. The only downside is that the location is a bit biased. It takes to the bus stop Diana to have a place to eat and close at 5 o'clock. The hotel can also order food, about 45 Swiss francs per person. Hotel breakfast is OK. Remember to book a hotel car. The hotel must make an appointment one day in advance for the bus terminal. If it is not a self-driving car, I want to push my luggage directly from the station Diana to the hotel. Several large slopes 😂

My husband and I recently spent 2 nights at Hotel Waldhaus during a two week hiking trip around Switzerland and we loved our experience! First, the property is lovely, well-styled, and well maintained. We were in a balcony room with an amazing view of the mountains. Our room was ready early (which was great after our hike from Grindelwald), it was nicely appointed, and very clean. We were on the 2nd floor which had a huge shared balcony with absolutely stunning views. Second, every single staff member we encountered was incredibly nice, kind, welcoming, and genuinely interested in making our stay special. I wish I had written down all their names so I could mention them individually (for some reason I thought I’d remember even though we stayed at 8 different places on this trip). You can tell this is a good work environment because of the staff’s outstandingly pleasant attitude. One person we interacted regularly with was Lorenzo, who took extraordinarily good care of us. Third, the FOOD! Both nights we took the fixed dinner menu and both nights were fantastic. I would consider the meals “special occasion” meals, that’s how good it the food was. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, great wine selection. During the meal Lorenzo and Joshua (a member of the family that owns/runs the restaurant) stopped by to chat with us about our day, our stay, answer any questions, and make sure everything was as expected with our experience. And it wasn’t “forced” attention - - it was comfortable and natural, and they both were genuinely interested in talking with us and ensuring that our entire experience was outstanding! I’m smiling just writing this review because it’s bringing back good memories! Thank you Waldhaus team for a wonderful stay!

A very relaxing stay is guaranteed. The hotel has all amenities to make the time spent there relaxing. My wife and I have been there near end November at the very low season. We might have been the only guests, the restaurant was closed for one more week. without even asking, we got a free upgrade from a regular room to a suite with 2 balconies, mountain view, 2 bath rooms and a living. Marvelous! The breakfast also was ample and delicious. From a former sojourn I remember that the restaurant is also really nice and offers a variety of good food. The hotel Quellenhof i(nn at the source) is located 2 minutes across a walkway from the public bath institution alimented by a natural hot spring where you can easily swim in a large open air pool if en when it snows, which makes it very charming. The hotel uses the same parking facilities as the bath.Entrance far away, no traffic noise even more so as the is no road close to the hotel. A good choice!