the rex

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

9.7

Located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zermatt, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Michael
France France
“Friendly staff, great breakfast, nice pool and spa, convenient location”
Russell
United States United States
“Every staff member was superb. There is no room for improvement. Everything about the hotel is gorgeous and perfect. The quality of the breakfast and the location of the restaurant is fantastic. The staff is great. And the Spa… Oh my goodness. It...”
Yu-ching
United States United States
“They use lots of local ingredients for their delicious breakfast. The hotel is located in a relatively quiet alley in Zermatt, which is a plus. The hotel staffs are helpful and welcoming, too!”
Aime
United States United States
“Great breakfast and location was good. Friendly staff”
Izabella
Brazil Brazil
“Everything was perfect. I got upgraded room and was able to sleep in a room with an amazing view of the Matterhorn. The facilities were clean and the staff was very helpful.”
Sharon
Canada Canada
“The Rex is located in the center of Zermatt but not on the main street. it is about 10-15 minutes walk from the main train station and each of the different cable cars/funicular; yet tucked in away from the main, busy street. I found the overall...”
Jordan
United States United States
“The Rex was a great boutique hotel in a great location. The spa was an added bonus after a long day of skiing. The staff was amazing too. Their restaurant was our highlight meal of the trip too!”
Roland
Switzerland Switzerland
“Perfectly well located. Nice spa with 25m swimming pool.”
Aljaž
Slovenia Slovenia
“everything was great, restaurant is also underrated”
Lance
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a cosy, spa and wellness-focussed luxury alpine hotel. The breakfast was really delicious including homemade sourdough baked goods and kombucha, in a room with huge windows so we could enjoy the snowfall. The spa is wonderful, with a big...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Stockhorn

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Amenities of the rex

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 80 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-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 2.5 miles.

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.

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