Hotel Alpenhof is run by the Julen family and holds a four-star superior classification. It stands at Matterstrasse 43, directly opposite the valley station of the Sunnegga-Rothorn lifts, and the Zermatt railway station is about 300 metres away, with a ski bus stop around 20 metres from the door. The hotel offers nine room types, from single rooms to a two-bedroom design suite and a penthouse suite with a Matterhorn view. Wellness is the speciality: an adults-only outdoor area has a Finnish sauna, a bio-sauna, a log-cabin steam bath and a stainless steel jacuzzi, while indoors there is a relaxation room, a heated pool at about 26 degrees with daylight and a fireplace area. A fitness room and massages are available, and families have their own outdoor jacuzzi. Restaurant Im Hof serves a daily-changing five-course menu with meat and cheese from the family farm and a wine list of more than 200 labels. Breakfast is included with room reservations.
The location suits skiers and anyone who wants quick access to the Sunnegga side. You can walk out of the door, cross the road and be at the valley station in a minute, which removes the stress of morning lift queues and carrying equipment. For the Gornergrat railway, the village centre and the station, it is a short walk or a short taxi ride. This is a calmer part of Zermatt than Bahnhofstrasse, which helps with sleep.
Rooms vary widely, from compact singles to large suites, so choose carefully when booking. If the Matterhorn view matters, ask about the room category. The lift does not reach the fifth floor and some suites are reachable only by stairs, so guests with limited mobility should check before booking. Breakfast is a buffet served in the morning, with continental and à la carte options, and half board can be added at check-in subject to availability.
Practical points
Zermatt is car-free, and the hotel can book a parking space in Täsch and a taxi transfer for a fee, or you can park at the Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch and take the shuttle train. Dogs are welcome for a daily charge but are not allowed in the spa. The saunas have a nude-use policy for guests aged 16 and over, and the spa is not for young children.
Reception is open from early morning to late evening, with a night porter outside those hours. Guests of the sister Tradition Julen Hotel share spa access, and the spa closes for a few weeks each year, so check dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated indoor pool with daylight
- ✓Adults-only outdoor sauna area
- ✓Jacuzzi and steam bath
- ✓Fitness room and massages
- ✓Restaurant with five-course menu
- ✓Piano bar
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Ski room with lift
Good questions
How close is it to the lifts?+
The hotel is directly opposite the valley station of the Sunnegga-Rothorn lifts. The railway station is about 300 metres away and a ski bus stop is around 20 metres from the door.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, breakfast is included with room reservations at the Julen family hotels. Half board with a five-course dinner can be added at check-in, subject to availability.
Can I arrive by car?+
Zermatt is car-free, so the hotel can book a parking space in Täsch and a taxi transfer for a fee, or you can park at the Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch and take the shuttle train.
