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The Rex Hotel

Riedstrasse 9
Rated 9.2 in 650 reviews

The Rex Hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland, offers guests a distinct and comfortable stay in the heart of this charming Alpine village. Located in an area renowned for its breathtaking mountain vistas and access to world-class skiing and hiking, this boutique hotel provides an inviting and tranquil atmosphere for both relaxation and adventure seekers alike.

The Rex Hotel carefully balances traditional Swiss aesthetics with a modern touch, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Its cozy, well-appointed rooms offer guests a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring the surrounding natural beauty. Many rooms feature wood accents and large windows that frame the iconic Matterhorn, allowing guests to soak in the stunning scenery right from their accommodations.

Beyond the rooms, The Rex Hotel boasts a delightful array of amenities designed to enhance the guest experience. Guests can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast each morning that highlights local flavors and produce. For relaxation, the inviting wellness area includes a sauna and swimming pool, perfect for unwinding after outdoor adventures.

The hotel’s location offers convenient access to local attractions and the vibrant village center, where guests can explore upscale shops, charming boutiques, and a variety of dining options. The friendly, attentive staff at The Rex Hotel are always on hand to provide personalized service and ensure each guest has a memorable stay.

Whether visiting Zermatt for its legendary slopes, scenic trails, or simply to escape into nature, The Rex Hotel provides a comfortable and stylish base for experiencing the best of this picturesque Swiss destination.

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Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Zermatt and near The Rex Hotel

Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
280m / 310yd
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
240m / 260yd
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.42mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.6km / 5.9mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
10.1km / 6.3mi
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy
13.1km / 8.1mi
Cristo delle Vette
Cristo delle Vette
Sculpture
14.4km / 8.9mi
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Museum in Italy
14.6km / 9.1mi
Monterosa Ski
Monterosa Ski
Ski area in the Alps
16.4km / 10.2mi
Chiesa vecchia
Chiesa vecchia
Church in Macugnaga, Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Herz-Jesu church
Herz-Jesu church
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Chiesa nuova
Chiesa nuova
Church building in Macugnaga, Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Church building in Canton of Valais, Switzerland
17km / 10.6mi
Becca d'Aran
Becca d'Aran
Mountain in Italy
17.1km / 10.6mi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Statue in Macugnaga, Italy
18km / 11.2mi
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museum in Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Tiglio secolare
Tiglio secolare
17.5km / 10.9mi
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.5km / 10.9mi
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Chapel in Valtournenche
16.3km / 10.2mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.1km / 11.3mi
Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina
Building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
19km / 11.8mi
San Rocco
San Rocco
19.6km / 12.2mi
Santa Maria Addolorata
Santa Maria Addolorata
18.9km / 11.7mi
St. Antonius chapel
St. Antonius chapel
Church building in Bidermatten in the municipality Saas-Balen in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.4km / 12mi
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel in Valtournenche
18.7km / 11.7mi
Museo Casa Walser
Museo Casa Walser
Museum in Italy
19.7km / 12.3mi
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.6km / 11.6mi
St. Bartholomäus church
St. Bartholomäus church
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18.6km / 11.6mi
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
21.6km / 13.4mi
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
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20.8km / 12.9mi
Round Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Round Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
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20.3km / 12.6mi
Kirche Grächen
Church building in Grächen, Switzerland
20.8km / 12.9mi
Walser Ecomuseum
Walser Ecomuseum
Museum in Italy
22km / 13.7mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
23.3km / 14.5mi
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Building in Macugnaga, Italy
22.5km / 14mi
Chiesa della Beata Vergine della Neve
23km / 14.3mi
San Domenico
Church building in Ceppo Morelli, Italy
22.8km / 14.2mi
San Defendente
23.8km / 14.8mi
Oratorio di San Nicolao
Oratorio di San Nicolao
22.8km / 14.2mi
Oratorio di Santa Maria Maddalena
22.2km / 13.8mi
Cappella Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alagna)
23.6km / 14.7mi
Chiesa della Visitazione (Alagna Valsesia)
Chiesa della Visitazione (Alagna Valsesia)
23.6km / 14.7mi
Oratorio di San Pantaleone
23.6km / 14.6mi
Madonna della Neve
23.4km / 14.6mi
Museum Evolène
Museum Evolène
Museum collection in Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
22.2km / 13.8mi

What to do in Zermatt and near The Rex Hotel

Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
280m / 310yd
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
240m / 260yd
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.42mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.6km / 5.9mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
10.1km / 6.3mi
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church of Holy Mary Queen of the Aosta Valley
Church in Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta Valley, Italy
13.1km / 8.1mi
Cristo delle Vette
Cristo delle Vette
Sculpture
14.4km / 8.9mi
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Ecomuseo del Vertice
Museum in Italy
14.6km / 9.1mi
Monterosa Ski
Monterosa Ski
Ski area in the Alps
16.4km / 10.2mi
Chiesa vecchia
Chiesa vecchia
Church in Macugnaga, Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Herz-Jesu church
Herz-Jesu church
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Chiesa nuova
Chiesa nuova
Church building in Macugnaga, Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Reformierte Kirche Saas-Fee
Church building in Canton of Valais, Switzerland
17km / 10.6mi
Becca d'Aran
Becca d'Aran
Mountain in Italy
17.1km / 10.6mi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Madonnina d'oro delle nevi
Statue in Macugnaga, Italy
18km / 11.2mi
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museum in Italy
17.7km / 11mi
Tiglio secolare
Tiglio secolare
17.5km / 10.9mi
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Kapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege
Church building in Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.5km / 10.9mi
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Cappella Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde
Chapel in Valtournenche
16.3km / 10.2mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.1km / 11.3mi
Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina
Building in Alagna Valsesia, Italy
19km / 11.8mi
San Rocco
San Rocco
19.6km / 12.2mi
Santa Maria Addolorata
Santa Maria Addolorata
18.9km / 11.7mi
St. Antonius chapel
St. Antonius chapel
Church building in Bidermatten in the municipality Saas-Balen in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.4km / 12mi
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel Notre Dame de Guérison
Chapel in Valtournenche
18.7km / 11.7mi
Museo Casa Walser
Museo Casa Walser
Museum in Italy
19.7km / 12.3mi
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Ribbed helmet of the former church tower
Building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.6km / 11.6mi
St. Bartholomäus church
St. Bartholomäus church
Church building in Saas-Grund in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.6km / 11.6mi
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
San Giovanni Battista (Pestarena, Macugnaga)
21.6km / 13.4mi
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant'Anna
Church building in Champoluc, Ayas, Italy
20.8km / 12.9mi

About Zermatt

Zermatt, Switzerland, offers a range of activities that cater to various interests, making it a popular destination throughout the year. One of the most notable experiences is the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. This area provides access to stunning panoramic views and is ideal for skiing, especially during the winter months. Visitors can also explore the glacier itself, which includes an ice palace and various viewpoints.

For those interested in hiking, Zermatt offers numerous trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region. The Five Lakes Walk is particularly popular, as it takes hikers past five picturesque mountain lakes, each reflecting the iconic Matterhorn. During the summer, these trails are accessible and provide a peaceful way to experience the alpine landscape.

Cultural enthusiasts can explore the Zermatlantis Matterhorn Museum, which delves into the history of the region, including its mountaineering heritage and the development of Zermatt as a resort town. This museum offers an informative perspective on the local culture and its connection to the mountains.

Dining in Zermatt is also a highlight, with a variety of restaurants offering Swiss cuisine. Traditional fondue and raclette are must-try dishes, providing a taste of local culinary traditions. Many establishments take advantage of the stunning views, creating a pleasant atmosphere for meals.

For those who prefer relaxation, the wellness spas in Zermatt offer a retreat from the outdoor activities. These facilities often include saunas, steam rooms, and various treatments designed to help visitors unwind after a day of exploration.

In winter, skiing and snowboarding are major attractions, with extensive slopes catering to all skill levels. The well-connected lift system allows access to numerous runs, making it easy to spend a full day on the slopes.

Overall, Zermatt presents a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and relaxation opportunities, appealing to a wide range of travelers seeking to enjoy this alpine destination.




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