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Hotel Metropol
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland
'Ten wonderful days. My favourite hotel anywhere,' wrote a devotee who celebrated his 80th birthday at Franziska and Gabriel Taugwalder's chalet hotel.
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'Ten wonderful days. My favourite hotel anywhere,' wrote a devotee who celebrated his 80th birthday at Franziska and Gabriel Taugwalder's chalet hotel. 'A very friendly, well-maintained establishment,' was another comment. Near the centre but in a 'tranquil part of town', it has 'amazing' views: from the south-facing balconies you can see the Matterhorn, six kilometres away. The bedrooms (most are decent-sized, but singles are small) have 'simple but tasteful' furniture, large wardrobe; 'everything important is good'; 'no fake antiques'. On the ground floor is a large sitting area with open fire, and a panoramic à la carte restaurant with adjoining terrace and garden. Cooking is traditional. Breakfasts are copious. The fitness centre has a 'nice-sized' swimming pool (its huge windows look over the town and the Matterhorn); also sauna, whirlpool, etc. The sister hotel next door, Alfa, slightly cheaper, is also recommended. A little electric taxi meets guests at the station.
Hotel Details
Address
Matterstrasse 9, Zermatt, Valais, CH-3920, Switzerland
Telephone
27966356 6
Bedroom
4 junior suites / family rooms, 16 doubles, 2 singles.
Openings
6 Dec-21 Apr, 14 Jun-13 Oct.
Background Music
No.
Children
Yes, cots and extra beds available.
Dogs
No dogs.
Prices
Standard double room from CHF 230-460, including breakfast.
Facilities
Lounge, bar, restaurant; health center with swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, fitness room. Garden: terrace.