Enjoying a peaceful hillside location, the Hotel Alpen Royal overlooks the village of Zermatt, with magnificent views of the famous Matterhorn. With the public areas beautifully decorated in typical alpine style, this relaxing hotel offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a great base for a ski holiday.

All rooms have Austrian twin beds that can be separated, hairdryer, safe, TV and free WiFi. Extra charge for bathrobes.Twin room (north-facing) - sleeps 2: twin beds, private shower and WC.Twin room (south-facing) - sleeps 2: twin beds, private shower and bath, WC, and balcony or terrace.Austrian twin beds Austrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets, that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.

indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool extra charge for massage in neighbouring Chalet Hotel Schönegg wood-panelled dining room with splendid views of the Matterhorn lounge bar with open fire free WiFi extra charge for evening babysitting service (on request and subject to availability) • 30 bedrooms

5 minutes' walk to the resort centre (access 24 hours a day by private elevator shared with the Hotel Schönegg) 5 minutes' walk to the railway station 1-minute walk to the Sunnegga - Rothorn Paradise (nursery slopes at the top) 1-minute walk to the ski bus stop

buffet breakfast 4-course evening meal with starter buffet once a week and regular salad buffet weekly speciality dinners including meat fondue and raclette