Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

As tempting as it may be to imagine yourself climbing the Matterhorn as you sip Dubonnet and kirsh by the fire at the Rundenbar, it's probably best to leave the mountaineering to the experts. Besides, there are over 313km of alpine ski runs at your disposal not to mention an abundance of hiking trails and a hotel casino should the mountains fail to exhaust your vigor.

The wind sheltered, south-facing location of Zermatt protects the hotel even as winter winds whip snow off the distant peaks.
The hotel's 84 rooms were refreshed in 2002 with a more modern aesthetic and contemporary amenities without sacrificing the original alpine character.

Those who find themselves planning a weekend adventure in the mountains will benefit from the Prato Borni restaurant's Buffet Royal, offered every Friday during the winter. And, if the snow clouds obscure the starry night sky, steal away to the delightfully illuminated Stars Bar for an aperitif and live music.