Zermatt, Switzerland
Unique Hotel Post
Alpine nightlife lodge
Alpine nightlife lodge
Five bars and clubs operate directly downstairs, making this lodge just as focused on late-night parties as skiing.
What it’s good at
Notable
Sandblasted fir wood lines modern guest rooms set behind century-old quarry-stone walls.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
throwing a great après-ski party is just as important as the sport itself.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
On pedestrianised Bahnhofstrasse, surrounded by bustling boutiques, restaurants, and bars five minutes from Zermatt Station.
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The rooms
Minimalist furniture and tactile fabrics in earthy tones give the bedrooms a quiet, modern warmth.
The baths
A sunken indoor whirlpool sits against rough quarry stone, steps from a wood-panelled Finnish sauna and tiled steam bath.
The spa
Stacked stone accents line the treatment room, where therapists give full-body and partial massages under soft candlelight.
At the table
Wood-panelled dining rooms serve fondue and hot-stone meats. Downstairs, cocktail lounges and stage-lit bars host touring live bands.
How it began
The same family has run the hotel across five generations, ever since purchasing the property at auction in 1897.
Zermatt
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.