Hotel Alex, Zermatt, Switzerland

One of Zermatt’s leading hotels, the unique Hotel Alex enjoys a superb central location and is beautifully furnished throughout, combining the modern and traditional for a luxurious ‘boutique’ feel. Family-run for over 50 years, the hotel receives consistently good feedback for its gourmet cuisine, excellent facilities and high level of service.

Boutique hotel

The Hotel Alex is a unique hotel set in the centre of Zermatt. Furnished to a high standard, this hotel ticks all the boxes for a memorable stay in Switzerland. With a convenient location in Zermatt, you are close to the ski lifts, bars and restaurants - you can easily get on the mountain each day, or visit the attractions around resort and enjoy a drink or two at the end of the day. Throughout the hotel you can find alpine wood combined with stone to create a luxurious feel, and the public areas including the bar, restaurant and wellness area are all ideal spots to relax after a day of exploring Zermatt.

Wellness and relaxation

After a day of exploring the slopes of Zermatt, take a moment to unwind in the wellness area. Have a dip in the pool, soothe your aches and pains in the sauna or steam-room, and have a rest in the solarium. For the ultimate treat, book a massage or treatment with the spa team. If you want to keep yourfitness levels up, there is also a fitness room with a range of equipment and a sports court - have a game of badminton or tennis at the extensive indoor courts.

Lounge and restaurant

Each day you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast to fuel up for a day on the slopes. In the evening a three to five course set meal is served, using fresh and seasonal ingredients to create tasty dishes. The hotel is also home to the Alex Grill, serving meat and fish specialities from the Valais region - the chefs use local and seasonal ingredients to conjure up new creations and innovative takes on the classics. Groups can enjoy the Bodega Bacchus, one of Zermatts most luxurious wine cellars serving Valais specialities and gourmet meals with global wine pairings.

There are some lovely areas in the hotel to socialise with friends and families including the Alex Bar, enjoy a specially crafted cocktail or sit back and relax in the themed alcoves including the ‘Highlander’ or the ‘Scottish Corner’.

• Wellness area with heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, sensory shower and infrared seats
• Solarium
• Massage and beauty treatments (pay locally)
• Indoor tennis and squash court
• Cosy lounge with smokers corner
• Popular bar and cocktail lounge
• Breakfast room and traditional dining room
• Billiards (pay locally)
• Ski storage with boot and glove heating facility
• 'Bodega Bacchus' wine cellar (reservations are for the whole room, seating up to 22 people)
• Alex Grill restaurant (pay locally)
• Free Wi-Fi throughout
• Lift
• Children's playroom (unsupervised)

The Hotel Alex is on half board.

Each day enjoy an excellent breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold options.

Four or five course evening meals are served each day, with a choice of main course - meals are prepared using seasonal ingredients, with a menu inspired by local flavours. There is also a weekly gala dinner.

Christmas and New Year gala dinners included

• No of restaurants: 2

Board basis options available

• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians

The Hotel Alex can cater for special dietary requirements (vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and dairy free diets). Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of 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.

• No. of rooms: 84

• No. of buildings: 1
• No. of floors: 5

• Official rating: 4.5

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tax (paid locally)

• Adults: €4.00 per person, per day
• Children (7-16 years) €2.00 per person, per day. Under 7s free of charge.

Rooms

Classic North Facing Bedrooms are around 22-26m² and sleep two people, with North facing views. South Facing Bedrooms are on request, please give us a call to book a South facing bedroom.

Deluxe North Facing Bedrooms are around 31m² sleeping two people. These bedrooms have a double bed, seating area and balcony with North facing views. South Facing Bedrooms are on request, please give us a call to book a South facing bedroom.

Junior Suites offer the most space at around 40m². These north facing rooms can sleep up to three (additional single bed or sofa bed) and have a balcony and fireplace.

Small single rooms are around 15-21m², sleeping one person.

Bedroom facilities

• Satellite TV
• Safe
• Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobes
• Desk
• Bathroom with bath or shower
• Cots are available at a cost of 25 CHF per day

Accessibility

The Hotel is not suitable for disabled guests due to the number of buildings and steps throughout the hotel, there are not any adapted rooms available. Please give us a call if you would like further information on this property.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: Yes
• Access ramp: No

Hotel is on an incline with steps up to reception area. Side road entrance is on an incline and has no steps leading straight onto hotel terrace.