Enjoying a unique location in car-free Zermatt, Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel boasts unbeatable views of the Matterhorn. It offers a rich breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and a luxurious spa area. All rooms and suites were designed by the Swiss artist and designer Heinz Julen. They feature LCD flat screen TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. Most of them offer views of the Matterhorn, some also have a balcony. Guests can relax on the beautiful terrace on the ground floor and enjoy the unobstructed view of the Matterhorn. The spacious and exclusive spa area of the Matterhorn Focus features an indoor and outdoor hot tub, a salt-water bath, a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room with warm deck chairs. Massage and beauty treatments will be provided on request. The hotel is reachable through a tunnel from the Kleinmatterhorn valley station of the cable car. A lift will take the guests 30 metres up to the hotel. The largest ski and hiking area can be reached in a few minutes. The village centre of Zermatt is only a short walk away. The hotel provides shuttle service free of charge on request from/to the Train Station, Taxi Stand or Heliport in Zermatt between 8:00 to 19:00 clock.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby ski lifts:
  • Matterhorn Express 1 - 20 yards
  • Matterhorn Express Gondola - 50 yards
  • Zermatt - Furi Ski Lift - 50 yards
  • Zermatt-Sunnegga - 1,300 yards

Property highlights

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If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

Situated in the best rated area in Zermatt, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Zermatt
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kyn
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The shuttle bus pick us up from the train station and drive us across the town and view. A warm welcome from the staff upon our arrival and a welcome Zermatt beer as our welcome drink!! Staff also directly send our luggage to our room. Friendly...
  • Simon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Really a pleasant place to stay and I was surprised to find it so family friendly. Their easy going tolerance of young children and the facilities provided for families were a nice find in Zermatt. There is a nice clean baby change table in the...
  • Kohei
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Good hospitality, clean & cool facilities, nice breakfasts and view to Matterhorn
  • Pichaya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice interior, new, clean, Fantastic view, free break fast, nice staffs
  • Su
    Singapore Singapore
    It has a beautiful view and I like it that it is away from the crowd yet still accessible by foot
  • Yuzhen
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Directly under the cable car ! Shuttle services ! Snacks and afternoon tea. Wonderful spa pool! Friendly staffs. Delicious breakfast.
  • Jon
    Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
    Everything. The view, the room, the pool area and the location.
  • Kaspar
    Spain Spain
    Exceptionally friendly staff who added a personal touch to the visit. Very comfortable facilities in a beautiful setting.
  • Jian
    Singapore Singapore
    Exceptional hotel! The experience starts when the hotel transfer from the train station to the hotel. We were welcome with welcome drinks. All the staff are super friendly and helpful especially check in counter. The breakfast spread is the best...
  • Jai
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully designed hotel with incredible views. The staff are always around to accommodate and it's a very relaxing vibe and not super pretentious. It's very homely.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi I am looking at this hotel to book and I hv specified two kids with their age for the booking one kid is 7 and another 9, is their anything additio..

    Thank you for your request. Children under 9 years old are free of charge. For the children aged 9-15 years old we charge supplement of CHF 70.00 per night.
    Answered on 17 November 2020
  • is there a restaurant in the hotel? if not, how is it possible to get food if external restaurants are closed?

    Wir sind ein Garni-Hotel. Stöbern Sie in der vielfältigen Karte des Romantikhotel Julen, mit dem wir einen Essensvertrag abgeschlossen haben. Zudem b..
    Answered on 31 January 2021
  • Hi deR, we are traveling with a car. Can you help me if we book in your hotel where can we park? Thank you

    Good Evening, If you are travelling by car you have to park your car in Täsch, the village a few kilometers before Zermatt. Then you take the shuttle ..
    Answered on 21 June 2022
  • Hi may I ask which room for 4 pax will have the best view of the Matterhorn? ( with balcony preferably )

    All Family Suites have balcony and Matterhorn view. All Suites are suitable for 4 people and have balcony and Matterhorn view
    Answered on 31 May 2023
  • Does the hotel have a ski storage room?

    We do have s ski room with personal ski lockers adn skii boot heaters.
    Answered on 2 April 2021
  • We are 3 adults getting royal suit. Is the bathroom open? Or is there a door? What time is checkin time? Thank you!

    The Royal Suite is devided into 2 parts - sleeping and living area. The sleeping area us surrounded by a glass wall, covered by a curtain. The living ..
    Answered on 18 September 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
  • Open all year
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 8 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
9 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 100 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Zermatt is car-free. Access for private cars is only possible as far as Täsch (about 6 km from Zermatt). The road between Täsch and Zermatt is closed to private transport. From Täsch, there is a shuttle train service, the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn, every 20 minutes.

Please note that the hotel offers free transfers from and to the train station, the taxi stand or the Zermatt Heliport from 08:00 to 19:00. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance of their estimated time of arrival if they wish to make use of this service.

If you are travelling with children, please inform the property in advance of the number of children arriving and their age. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

Please also note that the property consists of 3 buildings, which are internally connected to each other.

Please inform Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel

  • Room options at Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel is 1,050 yards from the centre of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Body scrub
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Steam room
    • Body treatments
    • Body wrap
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel on this page.

  • The prices at Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.