the rex
Riedstrasse 9, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
the rex
Situated a 10-minute walk from the cable cars in Zermatt, the family-run Hotel Rex offers an exclusive spa area including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 2 saunas, a steam bath and a solarium. All shops and restaurants can be reached within a short walk. The rooms and large suites of the Hotel Rex are equipped with cable TV, bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Matterhorn Mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Hotel Bar with an open fireplace is ideal for a drink after a day of skiing in the mountains. A breakfast buffet is available daily between 7:30 and 11:00. On arrival and departure, the Rex hotel offers a free pick-up from the Zermatt Train Station or the village entrance.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Zermatt-Sunnegga - 550 yards
- Zermatt - Furi Ski Lift - 700 yards
- Matterhorn Express Gondola - 700 yards
- Matterhorn Express 1 - 750 yards
- Eisfluh - 1,250 yards
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- ChristianSwitzerland“Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast, great cocktails and nice spa! Thank you for an amazing weekend!”
- IrinaSwitzerland“It was clean, quite and warm. The room was super spacious. The view of Matterhorn was amazing. The hotel has pool and saunas. They were super. The breakfast really good. Pancakes are very tasty. The hotel has also a restorable, where they prepare...”
- KatarzynaUnited Kingdom“Never mind the exceptional location and room, I loved the stylish decor and the best ever hand-made, unlimited breakfast you can possibly imagine; I would stay in this place in the future for sure!”
- JaneUnited Kingdom“This is a beautiful, relaxed, comfortable hotel with a magnificent view of the Matterhorn”
- StephenAustralia“Beautiful hotel with great decor that was natural and well designed for the premises. A really nice vibe. The outdoor garden/bar was relaxing and the breakfast superb. Great location - close to everything but also quiet. Good size room and...”
- YiuHong Kong“View from room is superb. Unbeatable view of the Matterhorn directly from room. Excellent staff with super friendly and helpful manner. Front desk staff of all shifts (morning, afternoon, night) were surprisingly friendly and helpful. Separate...”
- TjUnited Kingdom“The views and location were great, staff were very friendly, breakfast was great.”
- Nesri̇nTurkey“The Rex hotel is the best hotel we stayed overall Switzerland. The staff is really helpful and friendly, more than helpful with everything. Check-in is quite convenient and the lobby is well decorated and spacious. Chilling at the garden, relaxing...”
- PeterAustralia“Fantastic staff, great spa and views. Room well appointed”
- DavidAustralia“Spa is outstanding. Staff are extremely friendly and attentive. Room was beautiful and the location excellent. Very much enjoyed my time here.”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of the rexGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa and wellness centre
- SolariumAdditional charge
- Sauna
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
House rulesthe rex takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 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
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that Zermatt is a car-free resort. You need to park your car in Täsch and proceed by train for the last 4 kilometres.
Please note that the free transfer from and to the train station is available from 07:00 to 19:00, one way on the day of arrival and departure. Please inform the property about your expected arrival time to arrange it.
FAQs about the rex
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Guests staying at the rex can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at the rex on this page.
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The prices at the rex may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at the rex is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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the rex is 500 yards from the centre of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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the rex offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Solarium
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Swimming Pool
- Foot bath
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Room options at the rex include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
- Apartment