Schweizerhof Zermatt – Switzerland

Designed in an authentic alpine chalet style, Schweizerhof Zermatt is a historic landmark in the legendary Swiss ski resort, situated in the heart of the Alps, at the foot of the Matterhorn, five minutes walking distance to the Gornergrat Bahn.

Taken over by Michel Reybier of ultra-luxury hotel group La Réserve, a pioneer of fair and meaningful luxury hospitality, Schweizerhof Zermatt offers today a new version of the mountain way of life. 

Designed by Kristian Gavoille & Valérie Garcia, specialists in new nomadic lifestyles, all the rooms and suites have deliberately alpine, warm and audacious style.

Soft rugs, fire, red and wood are everywhere keeping the right mountain life feeling, together with sophisticated luxury and cool details.

Open spaces and relaxed mood encourage to share and explore, making this wonderful retreat the right one for friends, families and couples, as well as solo travellers and corporate team building events.

Behind the doors of the smoking-room “Le Fumoir”, two large cigar cellars propose a high-end selection in a deliberately modern dandy atmosphere, completed by soft light atmosphere and an elegant billiard table, a perfect match with every single details.

Old and divine rocking chairs, immensely comfortable, will allow you to browse the collection of beautiful, leather-bound books, rife around the room.

At the hour when the day slips away, the finest wines emerge from the vinothèque and the digestifs become malicious: Grappa di Chardonnay, Cognacand wine glasses of Grand Cru. 

ACCOMMODATION

Black Platinum Gold’s Experience: JUNIOR SUITE 

Entering the Junior Suite gives you an immediate feeling of elegance, coolness and chalet-style luxurious warmth, boasting a fabulous view over Zermatt’s mountain peaks.

Accommodating up to four persons, the Junior Suite features a King-sized bed and a cosy sitting area with a large sofa bed, as well as double bathroom and walk-in closet. 

As part of the resolutely modern and contemporary aspects of the Schweizerhof, a set of new technologies are available, including high-speed WiFi, Chromecast devices for screen mirroring, Netflix & spotify account access, along with smart lighting control and RFID room keys.

A client app enables clients to book their table & pay their bill, as well as book their spa treatments, open their room, chat with the teams, reserve ski equipments and check the slopes before heading up. 

DINING

Used in Peru to relieve discomforts related to high altitude, La Muna is a simple, beautiful and magical plant.

It is the best ally for experiencing the mountains, venturing to the summits. Welcome to the Schweizerhof’s most audacious restaurant of Peruvian and Asian inspiration: La Muna, a celebration of the ultra-fresh sensations.

Cheese Factory celebrates the Valais region in each one of its dishes.

The setting boasts a traditional feel, where raclette and fondue can be tasted in a cosy atmosphere.

The menu dares original, local, specialties, prepared in modern and extra gourmand way, in a setting designed around images of the Alpine Region. The cheese is local, of great vintages, tweaked, depending on the recipes, according to the season.

The main restaurant, the heart of life of the Schweizerhof Zermatt.

In the wings of the immense “show kitchen”, the chef and his crew are working. They are all epicureans, curious-spirited gastronomes.

The preparation and cooking are live, on show, to be shared, it’s an experience. Dishes are steeped in the taste of adventure and wrought with conviviality. Each ingredient is carefully selected, always with a preference for local and Valais origins.

An example? On the menu the selection “Swiss Gourmet” scrupulously honoured by the Chef.

Succulent meats, grilled on request, American style – a lively flame and a BBQ XXL. Pizzas are home-made olive oil and tomatoes come directly from Italy, prepared by real pizza chefs.

The Cocktail Bar

Where it’s always bonding o’clock.

The bar, entirely luminous, radiates a warm and golden light.

The team – experts in mixology with their unique skills, lovers of the art of cocktail making – know how to convey the savoury flavour of audacity.

It’s about tasting, being bold, playing with flavours, initiating oneself in happy combinations. 

WELLNESS & SPA

No luxurious mountain experience can be complete without some quality wellness time, and Schweizerhof SPA is true to the spirit of the house – a refuge nestled in the heart of the Alps where simple luxuries take care of all.

Right at the foot of the Matterhorn, it offers an exclusive list of signature massages (better-aging, destressing, sports recovery), anti-aging treatments by the range of cosmeceutical products  Nescens.

The protocols conceived by Schweizerhof SPA have been specially developed to prepare the body for a session of intense activity, detoxify and revitalise.

Among the available facilities you’ll find a heated swimming pool, two saunas, a steam bath, 2 Jacuzzi and a modern fully equipped fitness center.

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND

From a small mountain village to a world-class resort: this evolution can be experienced step-by-step in Zermatt.

Wandering through the village, in the museum, strolling, you’ll see that something is always going on: events, festivals, happenings.

Since the mid-19th century, Zermatt has starred among Switzerland’s glitziest resorts.

British climber Edward Whymper reached the Matterhorn’s summit in 1865 and plucky souls have come here ever since to climb: Theodore Roosevelt climbed the Matterhorn in 1881 and a 20-year-old Winston Churchill scaled Monte Rosa (4634m) in 1894.

Today skiers cruise along well-kept pistes, spellbound by the scenery, while style-conscious darlings flash designer threads in the town’s swish lounge bars.

But all are smitten with the Matterhorn, an unfathomable monolith you can’t quite stop looking at.