Welschen Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Zermatt
About the Hotel
Alpine Accommodations with Matterhorn Views
Hotel Welschen offers 16 chalet-style rooms with laptop-compatible safes, coffee/tea makers, and free WiFi. Select rooms feature private balconies with Matterhorn views. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The Superior Double Room (39m²) and Deluxe Double Room (44m²) provide premium Matterhorn views from their balconies.
Ski Access and Wellness Facilities
Guests have ski-in/ski-out access with ski passes and ski storage available. The spa area includes a heated saltwater pool (1.35m depth), Finnish sauna (90°C), salt sauna (70°C), steam room, and relaxation areas. Massage services and spa treatments require reservations. A fitness center offers Peloton bikes, Technogym equipment, and cross training facilities.
Prime Zermatt Location
Situated on a south-facing slope 400 meters from Zermatt's central train station and village center. The Sunnegga Express station, providing access to ski and walking areas, is a 2-minute walk away. Nearby landmarks include Walk of Climb (0.5 km), Stellisee (0.5 km), and Matterhorn Museum. Zermatt is car-free with shuttle trains from Täsch running every 20 minutes.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
The Welschen family provides free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and electric vehicle pickup from the train station (until 19:00). The hotel features a fireplace in the lobby and terrace seating. Room service is available, and daily housekeeping maintains all accommodations. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system.
Transportation and Accessibility
Zermatt is accessible via Matterhorn Gotthard Railway with direct connections from Brig and Visp. Travel times: Zurich (3h 15min), Basel (3h 21min), Bern (2h 10min). Parking available in Täsch (5 km away) at Matterhorn Terminal Täsch (CHF 25/day). Air Zermatt heliport offers scenic flights and direct transfers from airports. The hotel entrance features elevator access.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock