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Hotel Excelsior, Zermatt
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Location: where is Hotel Excelsior
- 250 metres to Zermatt centre
- 400 metres to the Gornergratbahn and the Sunnegga Express funicular
- 80 metres to nearest bus stop
- Transfer time: approx. 3 hour 50mins by coach and train from Geneva airport and 3 hour 40mins by train from Zurich airport.
Overview: hotel description: Hotel Excelsior description
Considered a hidden gem in Zermatt, the Hotel Excelsior is a cosy family-run hotel which prides itself on personal service and great views of the Matterhorn.
Matterhorn Views
The Hotel Excelsior is in a prime location just 250 metres to Zermatt's centre with plenty of shops and restaurants, and 400 metres to the Gornergratbahn and the Sunnegga Express funicular.
The hotel has spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. We recommend opting for a Double South Matterhorn View room where you can watch the sunrise from your balcony over the iconic mountain.
Food & Wine
Available on Half Board and Bed & Breakfast, the Hotel Excelsior has options for everyone. The restaurant uses local produce wherever possible and has influences from French and Swiss cuisines. Try out the restaurant's popular wine list with many bottles coming from the nearby Canton Valais vineyard region.
Transfer time: approx. 3 hour 50mins by coach and train from Geneva airport and 3 hour 40mins by train from Zurich airport.
Distance of Hotel Excelsior to Ski Lifts
See which Zermatt ski lifts are nearest to Hotel Excelsior.
- Zermatt - Furi cable car - 826m
- Eisfluh chair lift - 1221m
- Patrullarve chair lift - 1589m
- Sunnegga-Blauherd mixed lift - 1666m
- Findelbahn chair lift - 2006m
- Kumme gondola - 2481m
- Matterhorn Express gondola - 2511m
- Riffelberg-Express gondola - 2529m
- Furi - Trockener Steg cable car - 2550m
- Blauherd - Rothorn cable car - 2873m
- Gifthittli chair lift - 3015m
- Hublot-Express (Gant - Blauherd) chair lift - 3079m
- Gant - Hohtälli cable car - 3261m
Navigating in Zermatt can vary, as distances from Hotel Excelsior to ski lifts are in a straight line.
Facilities: Hotel Excelsior features
- Lounge and bar area
- Heated boot room
- WiFi
Room Types: Hotel Excelsior bedrooms
- No. of rooms: 25
- No. of buildings: 1
- Official rating: 3
Rooms
Economy North rooms are 15m² and have a shower and North facing view. They can sleep two adults.
Double South Matterhorn View rooms are larger at 22m². They have a bath or shower, seating area and balcony with views towards the Matterhorn. They can sleep up to three.
Junior Suite North rooms are 31m². They have a shower, seating area and North facing balcony. They can sleep up to four and are available on request.
Single North rooms are 13m² with a shower and North facing balcony.
Bedroom Facilities
- Cable / satellite TV
- Minibar / fridge
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Lift accessible: No
- Lift serves all floors: Yes
- Access ramp: Yes
Meals: Hotel Excelsior food & drink
Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet
Dinner is a four course meal mostly inspired by French and Swiss cuisine
- No of restaurants: 1
Board basis options available
- Bed & Breakfast
- Half Board
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
- Vegetarians
Special diets (vegan, gluten free and dairy free) are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking.
Availability: dates & airports: dates & departure airports: hotel dates & departure airports: Hotel Excelsior dates & departure airports
| Sat 14 Dec 202414/12/24 |
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| Sat 21 Dec 202421/12/24 |
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| Sat 28 Dec 202428/12/24 |
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Resort: about Zermatt: about holidays in Zermatt: about ski holidays in Zermatt: about ski holidays in Zermatt Switzerland
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•High-altitude skiing •Europe's highest slopes •Picturesque •Ski in Zermatt & Cervinia
Stay in the world capital of alpinism and ski in sight of the Matterhorn: the greatest mountain destination in Switzerland and quite possibly the world, Zermatt has an unbeatable mix of dizzyingly snow sure slopes, a delightful old mountain town and some of the most jaw-dropping surroundings you'll ever set sight upon.
Great for •Groups •Off-piste •Luxury •Heli-skiing
Zermatt webcam
Snow Report: Top 219cm, Bottom 20cm
Snow Forecast: 10cm expected this week
Snow History: November average depth 57cm
Zermatt trail map
Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:
| Geneva (GVA) | 260km, 3 hrs |
| Zurich (ZRH) | 240km, 3 hrs 50 |
| Region: | Switzerland, Alps. |
| First opened: | 1928 |
Zermatt lift pass price last reported as 380 CHF (6-day Zermatt pass)
434 CHF (6-day International Zermatt-Cervinia pass). Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Excelsior.
Night skiing: Yes
Zermatt has N, S, E, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing November - April.
| Town altitude: | 1,620m |
| Top of slopes: | 3,899m |
| Bottom of piste: | 599m |
| Vertical drop: | 2,300m |
| Total length of trails: | 200km |
| Longest piste: | 25km |
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