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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Location ws the best. Breakfast two thumbs up. Free E-Bus to the slopes every 10 minutes and a short walk into town even in ski boots. And the spa and pools at the Rex were the perfect antidote after a long day skiing.
  • Jennifer
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was very nice and accommodating, the room was spacious and esthetic, the bar had amazing cocktails with friendly staff, the spa was perfect, breakfast was nice, transfer to and from the station included and the price was sensible.
  • Kristen_landis
    United States of America United States of America
    From dinner to cocktails to breakfast - the Rex was truly special and a wonderful way to welcome us to Switzerland.

Hotel area info

Amenities of the rex
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Solarium
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

the rex takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash the rex accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about the rex

  • the rex is 1,500 feet from the center of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at the rex include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at the rex on this page.

  • the rex offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Solarium
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Foot bath

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at the rex is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at the rex may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.