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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School
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Location of Hotel Excelsior in Zermatt

Matterhorn Views

Hotel Excelsior enjoys a prime location in the centre of Zermatt, with a wide choice of shops, cafés, and restaurants right on the doorstep. Whether you're picking up ski essentials, enjoying a warming hot chocolate, or browsing local boutiques, everything is within easy reach.

Getting onto the slopes couldn’t be easier. The Gornergrat Railway station and the Sunnegga Express funicular are just a snowball’s throw away, giving you fast and convenient access to Zermatt’s world-class ski area each morning.

  • 250 metres to Zermatt centre
  • 300 metres to the Gornergratbahn and the Sunnegga Express funicular
  • 80 metres to nearest bus stop
  • 200 metres to the ski hire shop

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.

Hotel Excelsior Summary

Considered a hidden gem in Zermatt, the Hotel Excelsior is a cosy family-run hotel offering genuine Swiss hospitality and a relaxed, homely atmosphere with fantastic Matterhorn views. The family take great pride in providing a personal service, ensuring every guest feels looked after from the moment they arrive.

The hotel is also perfectly positioned for taking in Zermatt’s spectacular scenery. Many of the rooms enjoy views over the charming village rooftops, while others look directly out towards the majestic Matterhorn. Whether you’re waking up to a snow-dusted peak or watching the last light fall over the Alps from your balcony, the views here are truly unforgettable.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounge
  • Restaurant La Ferme
  • Restaurant Luna serving cheese fondue
  • Ex-Bar (open daily from 3pm)
  • Heated boot room

MEALS AT Hotel Excelsior, Zermatt

Food & Wine

  • The Hotel Excelsior is on a bed & breakfast basis, each morning a varied breakfast buffet is served with a range of sweet and savoury options.
  • If you have upgraded to half board, a delicious four course meal inspired by Swiss and French cuisine is served in the cosy dining room. Be sure to try out the restaurant's popular wine list with many bottles coming from the nearby Canton Valais vineyard region.

The Hotel Excelsior has two a la carte restaurants, the Restaurant La Ferme which specialises in traditional dishes and grilled meats, their house speciality is the “Flambée Medici” – a tender beef fillet prepared for you at the table. If you want to try Swiss cheese speciality dishes, head to Restaurant Luna which serves classic cheese fondue.

The Ex-Bar is a great place to enjoy a drink or two, whether its after skiing or after dinner, there will be a drink to suit you.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before 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. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

BEDROOMS & Hotel Excelsior ROOM TYPES

Single village view rooms sleep one and are around 13m² with a single bed, shower and a North facing view of the village - some rooms may have a balcony.

Economy village view rooms are around 15m² sleeping two people. These rooms have twin beds, and a North facing view of the village.

Double Matterhorn view rooms are around 22m² sleeping two to three people. These rooms have a double bed, and space for an additional bed plus a balcony with South facing views of the Matterhorn.

Junior village view suites are around 31m² and sleep two to four people. These rooms have twin beds, and a lounge area with a sliding door which can accommodate two additional beds. These rooms have a balcony with North facing views of the village. Suitable for two adults and two children, or three adults. These rooms are available on request, please give us a call if you would like to book this room type.

Bedroom Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath or shower
  • WC

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 25
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • The Hotel Excelsior does not have adapted rooms available.

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Adults CHF4.00 per person, per day.
  • Children (9-15 years) CHF2.00 per person, per day. Under 9s free of charge.

AVAILABILITY & PRICE - Hotel Excelsior DATES & DEPARTURE AIRPORTS

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£1943
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£1666
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£1602
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£1907
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£1766
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£1696
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£1666
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£1746
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£1836
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£1786
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available Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester
This package holiday to Hotel Excelsior in Zermatt, Switzerland departs Saturday 10th January 2026, for a 7 night stay on a "bed & breakfast" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2025 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
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Hotel Excelsior's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Zermatt Switzerland

•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.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Groups •Off-piste •Luxury •Heli-skiing

Zermatt webcam

Snow Report: Top 150cm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 0cm 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 £439 (6-day Zermatt pass)
£495 (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: 2300m
Total length of trails:360km
Longest piste:25km
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