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Welcome to Zermatt - Welcome to Seiler Hotel Monte Rosa

Tradition and modern comfort
The original Seiler Hotel is erected on the foundations of the legendary "Lauber Inn", which established Zermatt’s hotel keeping in 1839. In 1855 Alexander Seiler opened the Hotel Monte Rosa here, in the centre of the village. Since over one and a half centuries the most traditional hotel of Zermatt accommodates visitors from around the world. The membership with "The Leading Small Hotels of the World" vouches for the high quality of services. Experience the charm of the alpine "Belle-Époque" hotel and at the same time enjoy the comforts of a modern hotel infrastructure.

History

The Hotel Monte Rosa was the first hotel of the Matterhorn village; opened in 1839 by the village doctor as the only inn with three rooms, it was taken over in 1853 by the Seiler Family. Its guests include Edward Whymper, the first conqueror of the Matterhorn, as well as numerous other famous mountaineers. Over the years, the hotel has been extended and refurbished on many occasions and today it meets the standards of a discriminating clientele. Despite fundamental transformations it has kept the homely ambience and charm of a turn-of-the century alpine hotel. Various lounges and salons, the historical dining room – one of the most beautiful in the Alps - , the billiard room and the Montrose Bar reflect the aesthetic perception typical for the turn from the 19th to the 20th century.

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Location

Located in the very heart of the picturesque village on the lively main street, the Bahnhofstrasse, in close proximity to sports and souvenir shops, ski school and mountain guide offices, banks and post office. The railway station, mountain railways, cable cars and bus stops are all within walking distance.

Rooms and Suites

A total of 88 beds in 49 rooms and suites on five floors (served by elevator): 8 single rooms, 36 twin and double bedded rooms, one junior suite, 4 senior suites. All rooms are equipped with bath/WC, direct-dial telephone, international cable TV, safe deposit box, mini bar and hair drier. Some rooms have balconies and most enjoy a mountain view.

Restaurant and Bar

Dining Room

Sumptuous breakfast buffet and table d'hôte menu, à la carte dining. Various theme buffets weekly. 100 seats. Extensive "dine-around" facility for clients on half-board in nine different restaurants of the Seiler group (traditional Swiss, cheese and meat fondues, raclette - a local cheese speciality, Italian, Italo-American, fine French dishes, cuisine du marché, meat and fish from the charcoal grill). Room service available 06.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m., drinks 24 hours.

Montrose Bar

Cosy hotel bar managed by our bar lady Siv, whose cocktails (with and without alcohol) are world-famous. Siv's Irish Coffee is especially renowned!

Conference and Banquets

The hotel offers facilities for small functions up to 20 persons. Several lounges and rooms are available for private banquets and cocktail parties, conferences and exhibitions.

Hotel Facilities

Currency exchange. American Express, Diner's, Visa, MasterCard/Eurocard, JCB credit cards as well as EC-Direct and Postcard are accepted. Concierge service. Fax machine and photocopier available. Secretarial service on request. Laundry and dry cleaning service. House doctor on call, in winter own medical nurse. 24 hours security. Free company-owned kindergarten within walking distance. Babysitters available on request. Electric power 220 V, shaver sockets 110/220 V.

Sports and Leisure

Free use of heated indoor pool (20 x 8 m), sauna, steam bath, fitness room and sun patio at sister Hotel Mont Cervin (dist. 120 m). Massage and solarium available. Hotel garden. In winter own ski service for ski hire and repairs. Tennis courts, curling and skating rinks are all within walking distance. Winter, summer and heli skiing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, paragliding, hiking, mountaineering, scenic walks. Excursions for skiers and non-skiers. Skiing instructors and mountain guides are available through the hotel.

Arrival and Car-Park

The most comfortable way of reaching Zermatt, a car-free resort, is by train! Public parking and garage space are available at Täsch, the last village before reaching Zermatt. A shuttle train, leaving every 20 minutes, brings clients from Täsch to Zermatt in 10 minutes. The resort can also be reached by special taxi. Our hotel representative meets arriving clients at the Zermatt train station, the heliport or the Zermatt taxi terminal with an electric car. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel.

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