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Monte Rosa Zermatt

Monte Rosa is the soul of Zermatt — the hotel where the Matterhorn's history began, offering an intimate and genuinely historic alpine experience that no amount of modern luxury can replicate.

📍 Zermatt, Switzerland
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Overview

LocationZermatt, Switzerland
Stars★★★★
FromCHF 375/night
TypeSki Resort

Hotel Monte Rosa is a historic boutique hotel in Switzerland and the oldest hotel in Zermatt, open since 1839. Located at Bahnhofstrasse 80 in the centre of the car-free village, it served as the base camp for Edward Whymper before his first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Part of Michel Reybier Hospitality, the hotel offers classic alpine accommodation, regional Swiss dining, and easy access to Zermatt’s 360 km of pistes. It is particularly well suited for history enthusiasts, ski lovers, and couples seeking an intimate and historically significant hotel in the Swiss Alps.

Why stay here

  • Historic Mountaineering Heritage
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Cosy Alpine Rooms
  • Concierge

Best for: History & Mountaineering Enthusiasts · Couples Seeking Authenticity · Repeat Zermatt Visitors · Culture Travellers

Awards & Recognition

Michel Reybier Hospitality

Rooms & Suites

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Rooms and suites at Monte Rosa Zermatt combine 19th-century alpine heritage, village charm and select Matterhorn views in Zermatt’s oldest hotel.

Alpenrose Classic Room

22 m² · Twin · Village View

fromCHF 375/night

Enzian Superior Room

28 m² · King · Village & Mountain

fromCHF 375/night

Edelweiss Deluxe Room

35 m² · King · Mountain View

fromCHF 430/night

Monte Rosa Open Suite

42 m² · King · Mountain Panorama

fromCHF 550/night

Spa & Wellness

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Monte Rosa Zermatt offers intimate wellness facilities with alpine-inspired treatments, sauna and relaxation in one of Zermatt’s most historic hotels.

Monte Rosa Wellness

A small but carefully curated wellness area befitting the intimate scale of Zermatt's oldest hotel, offering alpine-inspired treatments and a sauna with mountain views.

  • 200 m² spa facility
  • Sauna
  • Treatments from CHF 80

Monte Rosa Zermatt offers historic dining in Zermatt, with Swiss alpine cuisine, Valais wines and a characterful bar inspired by the golden age of mountaineering.

Restaurant Belle Époque

Contemporary Alpine

Restaurant Belle Époque is Monte Rosa Zermatt's signature dining room — a magnificent space that carries the weight of alpine history with extraordinary grace. Named after the golden age of mountaineering that this hotel helped define, it serves refined contemporary Alpine cuisine in a setting that has welcomed generations of climbers, explorers and luxury travellers since 1839. Dining here is an encounter with the living history of Zermatt.

Edward's Bar-Café

Café & Bar

Edward's Bar-Café is named in honour of Edward Whymper — the English mountaineer who departed from Monte Rosa on 13 July 1865 for the first ascent of the Matterhorn. A warm and convivial space for morning coffee, afternoon drinks and early evening aperitifs, it combines the hotel's extraordinary historical atmosphere with a relaxed and welcoming character that makes it one of Zermatt's most beloved casual dining destinations.

1818 Eat & Drink

Contemporary Alpine

Named after the year Monte Rosa Hotel was first established, 1818 Eat & Drink is the hotel's relaxed all-day dining destination — a convivial and contemporary space serving seasonal alpine cuisine, light lunches and carefully crafted drinks. With its warm atmosphere and direct connection to the hotel's extraordinary heritage, it offers a genuinely distinctive dining experience in the heart of car-free Zermatt.

Whymper Stube

Swiss

The Whymper Stube is Monte Rosa Zermatt's most intimate and atmospheric dining space — a traditional Swiss Stube named in honour of the hotel's most celebrated guest. With its warm wood panelling, flickering candlelight and menu of classic Swiss alpine specialities including fondue and raclette, it offers the most authentic and historically resonant dining experience in Zermatt.

Wine & Dine

Wine & Gastronomy

Wine & Dine is Monte Rosa Zermatt's dedicated wine and gastronomy experience — an intimate space celebrating the exceptional wines of Switzerland and the Alpine region paired with carefully chosen seasonal dishes. With a curated cellar featuring the finest Swiss, French and Italian wines, it offers a refined and convivial evening for guests who want to explore the extraordinary depth and quality of Alpine viticulture.

Experiences

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Hotel Facts

Airport TransferAvailable
Family FriendlyYes

Location

📍 Bahnhofstrasse 80, Zermatt, Switzerland 3920

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Hotel Monte Rosa Zermatt?

Hotel Monte Rosa is the oldest hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland, open since 1839. In July 1865, Edward Whymper and his team departed from Hotel Monte Rosa before making the first ascent of the Matterhorn — one of the most significant moments in alpine history. The hotel has welcomed mountaineers and explorers for over 180 years.

Where is Hotel Monte Rosa located?

Hotel Monte Rosa is located at Bahnhofstrasse 80, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland — in the historic centre of the car-free village, steps from the main Bahnhofstrasse and a short walk from Zermatt train station, with direct views of the Matterhorn at 4,478 m.

What makes Hotel Monte Rosa special?

Hotel Monte Rosa is a historic luxury hotel in Switzerland and the oldest hotel in Zermatt, open since 1839. Part of Michel Reybier Hospitality, it combines 180 years of alpine heritage with contemporary comfort, offering an intimate and characterful alternative to the larger palace hotels in Zermatt.

Is Hotel Monte Rosa good for a ski holiday?

Yes. Hotel Monte Rosa is a luxury ski hotel in Switzerland well suited for ski holidays, with concierge access to Zermatt's 360 km of pistes, private mountain guide services, and year-round glacier skiing at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn — the highest lift station in the Alps.

Does Hotel Monte Rosa have Matterhorn views?

Yes. Hotel Monte Rosa is located in central Zermatt with direct views of the Matterhorn at 4,478 m. The upper-floor rooms with Matterhorn views are the most requested, combining historic alpine character with contemporary comfort.

What dining options does Hotel Monte Rosa offer?

Hotel Monte Rosa features a characterful alpine dining room serving seasonal Swiss mountain cuisine with Valais regional produce and wines, and a bar popular with mountaineers and skiers. The menu changes seasonally to reflect local Valais ingredients.

Is Hotel Monte Rosa a boutique hotel?

Yes. Hotel Monte Rosa is a luxury boutique hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland, with an intimate atmosphere shaped by over 180 years of alpine history. It is part of Michel Reybier Hospitality and offers a more personal and historically significant alternative to the larger resort hotels in Zermatt.

Is Hotel Monte Rosa family-friendly?

Yes. Hotel Monte Rosa is a family-friendly luxury hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland, with a welcoming alpine atmosphere, easy access to Zermatt's family ski areas, and proximity to the Zermatt Alpine Museum — making it well suited for families interested in both skiing and alpine history.

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Pricing

FromCHF 375

per night · typical direct rate

✦ Verified by SwissNet · Updated June 2026

Price varies by dates and room type

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Contact

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