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Hotel Alfa

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Obere Mattenstrasse 18, Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
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Hotel Alfa
Ranked #65 of 115 hotels in Zermatt
4.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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San Antonio, Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I checked in late at night last August. Wonderful, friendly reception by the Metropol staff next door (check-in location for late arrivals). The lady offered me fruit, chocolate, hot tea, etc. The next morning, the owner's wife (co-owner) Franziska generously guided me through a wide variety of hiking options. This woman is so informed, friendly and brilliant. (She is also... More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

At first we were disappointed with the rooms they are a little small but the management and the atmosphere more than made up for it. The Metropol (sister hotel) serves an excellent breakfast and dinner on special nights has been outstanding

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

We chose to take the Matterhorn view room and wow...the next morning we opened eyes to mountain view with clouds and silence broken only by flowing water in canal below. The reception is manned by friendly lady who immediately got our heater in room fixed. The room was cosy and had a balcony where we enjoyed having drink late in... More

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oakland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

The man and woman who run this place are incredibly warm and friendly. The included breakfast is substantial, there is a view of the Matterhorn from the hotel, great location, free wifi, very clean. Would definitely go back.

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Johannesburg, Michigan
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
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The hotel is part of the bigger hotel Metropol which is right next door. We had our meals there. And what meals did we have. The best breakfast in Zermatt. Alfa was absolutely great. Our room overlooked the Matterhorn with sun pouring in during the day. The rooms were clean, staff very helpful and friendly, close to ski lifts. and... More

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Bennington, Vermont
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

We upgraded to the Matterhorn view room when we arrived. We could sit on the balcony or lie in bed and get a fantastic view of this spectacular mountain. We were very pleased with the room, although we couldn't get the free WiFi on the third floor. But no big deal. Just go down to the lounge, also with the... More

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Louisville
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011
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Nice place to stay with good breakfast next door at their pricier sister hotel "Metropol". Price was very favorable relative to other options in Zermatt. Great central location and comfortable albiet small room. Franziska, one of the owners was very friendly, engaging and helpful. Her husband, Gabriel, was OK though curt to hotel guests BUT A SURLY JERK TO HOTEL... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2010

Nice staff, but the room was realllly tiny. Separate toilet and shower. There's a tap and mirror in the room. Couldn't open luggage fully in the room. Hotel is a couple of minutes walk from the train station, reachable after calling hotel staff for instructions. Hotel is up a few steps so pretty difficult with a luggage...

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Tallinn
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2010
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Alfa Zermatt is fantastic value for money. The decor is fairly old, but the rooms are spotlessly clean. The service is fantastic. It's a fairly short stroll from the train station, we managed to find it without a map. Some services, such as breakfast, are offered by the more upmarket hotel next door, so the quality was first rate there.... More

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San Diego, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2010

We went to Zermatt to take the Glacier train to Chur. Zermatt is a car-free zone, it therefore was very convenient that the Hotel was within easy walking distance of the train station. We were there beginning of June, i.e. before the main season began. Possibly as a result, the reception at the Hotel was not occupied. However, we saw... More

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  • Alfa Hotel Zermatt
Address: Obere Mattenstrasse 18, Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
Price range (per night):* S$89 - 288

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