Hotel Schönegg, Zermatt, Switzerland

The Schönegg is a popular and beautifully furnished superior chalet-style hotel, with ornate décor throughout and incredible views across Zermatt towards the Matterhorn. Part of the Relais & Chateaux portfolio, the association has 580 unique hotels and restaurants across the globe who are passionate about providing excellent service, high quality cuisine and long lasting impressions, while preserving local heritage and the surrounding environment. The hotel is well known locally for its restaurant and high standard of cuisine.

Great location

Set on the hillside above the resort of Zermatt, the Hotel Schonegg has fantastic views of the Matterhorn which can be enjoyed from the public areas and many of the south facing hotel rooms, and when the conditions are right, you can ski straight back to the door. Hop on the Schönegg-Express - an elevator and tunnel in the mountain, to access the village centre and the Sunnegga lift station, from here you have access to 360 kilometres of slopes.

Fantastic food

The award winning Restaurant Saveurs has been awarded 14 Gault Millau points for its high quality service and cuisine. Each morning an extensive alpine buffet breakfast with a range of local products is served, including a range of hot and cold options. In the evening, enjoy a four course fine dining meal created by resident chef Reinhold Wrobel. The menu represents authentic regional cuisine, with the use of fresh local produce. Uncorked is an intimate and cosy bistro style restaurant, with over 80 regional wines and freshly prepared light bites, it is a lovely spot to admire views of the Matterhorn with friends and family.

Unwind and relax

The hotel has a traditional alpine style with natural wood and stone used throughout, each room varies in style and design, creating a warm and cosy retreat after a day of skiing. The hotel features a residence only spa, featuring two whirlpools, a Finnish sauna and steam room, plus a relaxation area with waterbeds and a Kneipp basin. For the ultimate treat, a massage will round off your well-being experience - guests staying at the hotel recieve a 10% discount on the first massage. When the weather is nice, the Infinity Terrace is a great spot to enjoy a drink and light bite with wonderful views of the Matterhorn, and when the sun goes down you can move into the cosy bar area for an après drink or nightcap.

• 'Wellness area' with whirlpool, Turkish bath, sauna, and 'experience showers' ( free )
• Free use of the Hotel Alpenroyal swimming pool for hotel residents
• Beauty treatments and massages (pay locally) - guests staying at the property receive a 10% discount on their first massage.
• Cosy lounge with open fireplace and pianist from 19.30 daily
• New terrace and restaurant/bar 'Uncorked' with panoramic windows and views of the Matterhorn (weather permitting)
• Beautifully decorated dining room with Matterhorn views
• Award-winning à la carte restaurant featured in the popular BBC1 series The Night Manager, a pianist plays most evenings
• Ski storage with boot heating facility
• Wi-Fi throughout ( free )
• Lift
• Baby listening can be arranged on request

• No. of rooms: 48

• No. of buildings: 2
• No. of floors: 5

Annexes

• Two interconnected wings

• Official rating: 4.5

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tax (pay locally)

• Adults: CHF 4.00 per person, per day.
• Children (9-15 years) CHF 2.00 per person, per day. Under 9's free of charge.

Rooms

Double Charme Bedrooms are around 19m² and sleep two people. They're traditionally furnished and have views of the village or the forest. They are also available for sole occupancy.

Room facilities

• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Telephone
• Safe
• Minibar
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Hairdryer
• Toiletries
• Bathroom with bath with showerhead attachment
• Kettle

Accessibility

The Hotel Schonegg is a multi-story property with an accessible lift to all floors, the communal areas and Saveurs restaurant are accessible to reduced mobility guests. There is one junior suite that is fully adapted.

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

The Hotel Shonegg is located up a hill but accessed via a lift from village level, within the building - maximum width of lift 80cms.

The Hotel Schonegg is on a half board basis.

Every morning you can enjoy a varied hot and cold breakfast buffet. When you have returned from a day of skiing, make your way to the restaurant Saveurs where you can enjoy a four course evening meal which includes a daily salad buffet served with fantastic views of the nearby Matterhorn - the menu is inspired by regional cuisine and is prepared with fresh and local produce.

A vegetarian option is available each day, it may be the same option over multiple days however the kitchen team are more than happy to offer an alternative to this. Please speak to the restaurant team about the vegetarian options available to you.

The hotel has a lovely bistro-style restaurant, enjoy a glass of wine and a light bite with incredible views of the Matterhorn. Open for lunch and dinner, pay locally.

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 Schonegg can cater for special dietary requirements (vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and dairy free diets). Please inform us of any dietary requirements you have 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.