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Backstage Hotel VernissagevsHotel Riffelalp Resort 2222 m
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Riffelalp Resort 2222 m ranks slightly higher than Backstage Hotel Vernissage. Riffelalp Resort 2222 m scores 94 with accolades from 6 sources including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Hideaway Report.
Backstage Hotel Vernissage
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Gayot The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Hofmattstrasse 4, Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
From $581/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "With its glass floors, floating fireplaces, and eccentric chandeliers made from musical instruments, this trailblazing, über-modern chalet hotel has won a clutch of design awards since its opening." Full review
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For the ultimate design experience, request one of the six split-level, cube-shaped lofts when you book.
The Telegraph9.0
"Renowned local artist Heinz Julen’s Backstage Hotel Vernissage, which towers over central Zermatt, has a striking – and much-photographed – façade." Full review
Gayot "With its sleek modern style this design hotel provides a singular sensory experience."
The Telegraph9.0
"Its double-height ceiling, 20-foot-tall windows - mirrored against sun and prying eyes - and hot tub with Matterhorn views all exude a jet-set brand of feelgood factor." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 19-room lifestyle hotel is effortlessly cool – the type of place where bathtubs have legs and practically every bit of furniture is a unique piece." Full review
Hotel Riffelalp Resort 2222 m
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Frommer's
Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "Set at 7,288 feet amid open fields and dense forests, this mountaintop option has direct views of the Matterhorn—especially breathtaking in the orange glow of early morning." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This classically Alpine hotel overlooks the valley and boasts indoor and outdoor pools as well as stirring views of the Matterhorn." Full review
Afar Magazine "The five-star Riffelalp Resort, which opened in 1884 and subsequently became a playground for the rich and famous, enjoys an enviable location in the heart of Switzerland’s Gornergrat skiing and hiking district." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A five-star hotel as stirring as its altitude." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Stylish seasonal ski-in/ski-out resort sanctuary offering panoramas of the Matterhorn from a 7,300-foot wooded plateau above Zermatt." Full review
Frommer's "A ski-in-ski-out hotel in winter and a trekker's paradise in summer, this beautiful mountain oasis boasts cozy, wood-clad guestrooms with traditional furnishings, a sumptuous spa" Full review
