A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Valais, Switzerland. We have also included hotels in french "relais" (mansions), historic villas, resorts, chalets, beautiful country residences, palaces, historic properties and old châteaus. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Historic property. Great value. Free WiFi and limited free parking are available. All rooms at the property are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a bathroom. Some include a balcony and/or a view of the palace. The historic centre of Brig-Glis can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Many restaurants are situated in the immediate vicinity.Show full description
The Schlosshotel is a charming hotel situated above the old town. It provides down-to-earth rooms with palace views, creating a unique and picturesque atmosphere. Guests can unwind in the lounge or garden, and the self check-in feature adds convenience.
Beach front location. Amazing pool. A member of “Leading Hotels of the World”, the 5-star Mont Cervin Palace was opened in 1851. It is situated in the heart of Zermatt, 300 metres from the train station. You can find relaxation in the pool and in the 1,700 m² wellness and spa area and indulge in a wide range of beauty treatments. Most of the guest rooms are facing south and have a balcony or a patio with views of the Matterhorn. A few of the junior suites and suites come with a hot tub or an open fireplace. Wireless internet is available in all rooms free of charge. A rich breakfast buffet and an exquisite à-la-carte dinner are served every day. At the Grill Le Cervin meat and fish are prepared on the charcoal grill. At the weekly gala dinners in the hotel restaurant (in winter), a jacket and tie are required (smart casual). Weather permitting, the small sun terrace in front of the hotel invites you to take a front-row seat and watch the colourful bustle of the Bahnhofstrasse. Dinner under supervision is served to the youngest guests at 18:00 (winter only) at the children's table of the Mont Cervin Palace. Meet for cocktails, informal conversation or an after-dinner drink in the charming Joseph's Bar with piano music or in the Capri Bar offering a fine cigar assortment. The Mont Cervin's red horse-drawn carriage is a popular photographic motif and awaits you at the station in Zermatt.Show full description
Very cosy. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Located in the centre of Zermatt, Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel offers uniquely furnished rooms with open fireplaces and free WiFi. Opened in December 2010, it features a spa area. All rooms at the Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel have a private balcony, a CD and DVD player, a minibar and bathrobes. Most of the rooms also have a sofa and a free standing bath tub, overlooking the Swiss Alps. The spa area offers a hot tub, a sauna, a steam bath and a massage room. The restaurant After Seven by Ivo Adam is open during the winter season and was awarded 1 Michelin star and 17 Gault Millau points. Guests can relax on the Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel’s terrace or bar. Backstage Boutique Hotel is within walking distance of Gornergrat railway and Sunnega railway. A ski bus is also close by. A tennis court and a skating rink are in front of the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most COSY boutique hotels in Valais.
Romantic. Cosy rooms. Nestled amid the surrounding vineyards, only 4 km away from Sion, the Hôtel des Vignes benefits from the exceptionally dry and sunny climate of the central Valais. The hotel is set in a splendid park with vineyards to the north, the Hérens valley to the south and the village of St-Léonard to the east. Specialities made from a rich variety of local products are offered in the restaurant as well as a diverse selection of wines. The fine weather often permits dining on the terrace. Wireless internet is available in all areas of the Hôtel des Vignes free of charge. 2 tennis courts and an indoor golf training course are at your disposal as well. Various golf courses can be found in the area as well. The Hôtel des Vignes also offers facilities appropriate for meetings and seminars. You can park your car for free on site.Show full description
This is one of the most PEACEFUL AND ROMANTIC hotels in Valais. It also has very cosy rooms and beautiful surroundings.
Great breakfast. The Lifestyle & Spa Hotel Grächerhof in Grächen near Zermatt offers Alpine-style rooms, fine cuisine and a spa area in the village centre. A bus stop is just 50 metres away, and the cable cars can be reached within a 2-minute walk. Free in-room WiFi is available. The exclusive Private Spa at the Residence Grächerhof, which features a sauna lounge, hot tub, various other spa facilities, and a sun terrace, can be booked for slots of 2.5 hours. Opened in 2017, the new Alpine Spa Lodge offers a Finnish sauna, a herbal soft sauna, a steam bath, panorama hot tubs, experience showers, a Kneipp foot bubble bath, a relax lodge with a wood-fired oven, a spa-buffet with energized water, juices and teas, as well as a selection of massages. Guests can enjoy flambe specialities in our Flambe Fusion Restaurant with live kitchen. The rustic lobby features an open fireplace, and the bar has access to a terrace. From Monday to Friday, guests can participate in activities like wine tasting and other regional activities.Show full description
Nice style. Superb interior design. Backstage Hotel Serviced Apartments features apartments with full hotel services designed by architect Heinz Julen and offering views of the Matterhorn from their balcony or terrace. The Zermatt Matterhorn Express Cable Car is 250 metres away. Each unit is fitted with a fireplace and precious pieces of art and comes with a special colour and design theme. The apartments provide free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a big dining table, a TV with satellite channels, and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Guests have access to the seasonal outdoor pool in summer. Guests have free access to the spa area of Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel which is a 10-minute walk away and offers a hot tub, a sauna, a steam bath and a massage room. The cinema is located in the hotel building. The Sunnegga and Gornergrat Trains are 1 km from Backstage Hotel Serviced Apartments.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Valais.
Luxurious. Great views. Hostellerie du Pas de l'Ours is peacefully located in a stylish chalet in Crans Montana, in the Swiss Alps. Hostellerie du Pas de l'Ours "Relais et Châteaux" provides free WiFi, free parking and breathtaking mountain views. The suites at this boutique hotel feature an open fireplace and a spa bath. The décor includes exposed wooden beams, natural stones and fur fabrics. The hotel's gourmet restaurant, l'Ours, features a Michelin star and 18 Gault-Millau points. Hearty and traditional dishes are served in the hotel bistro, Le Bistrot des Ours. The hotel spa area, I'Alpage, is a great place to relax. Fun treatments are even offered to children from 3 years old.Show full description
Friendly staff. Popular among couples. The Relais & Chateaux Schönegg is located on a hill above Zermatt and is connected to the centre via a mountain elevator. It offers a 24-hour reception, free WiFi and a view of the Matterhorn. The units at the Schönegg all come with a minibar, cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Most of the units feature a balcony. In addition, the suites provide a seating area. Guests at the Hotel can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, including local and home-made products. The on-site restaurant provides a view of the mountains from its sun terrace. A spa area comprising a sauna, a steam bathtub and 2 whirlpools can be found on site. A relaxation area is also available and massages are available on request. The Sunegga Ski Area is located within 80 metres from the tunnel exit and the Gornergrat Railway is 200 metres away.Show full description
Surrounded by the Valais Alps, this 3-star superior hotel in Susten is right next to an 18-hole golf course. It features 2 restaurants, a spa area, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Relais Bayard offer mountain views and provide satellite TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. In Relais Bayard’s spa area, guests enjoy a sauna and a steam bath. Guests can dine in the French restaurant and in the Pizzeria Emilia. The outdoor lounge features a fountain and a cactus garden. There is also a terrace and a children’s playground. A wide range of massage treatments is available. The Gampinen bus stop is 120 metres from Relais Bayard, and Leuk is 1.5 km away. Free private parking is available.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. This chalet style hotel, situated on the edge of the forest, 500 metres from the centre of Montana offers all modern comforts. The restaurant and lounges are spacious and are an ideal area to relax in. The ‘Carnotzet’ and the Chaudron Bar are warm, cosy and decorated in the traditional Valais style. The hotel also includes a children's playground for younger guests and free internet and parking is also available. Cross-country ski slopes, a soccer field and paintball field are all within 100 metres from the hotel. Tennis courts and a horse riding farm are found 200 metres away.Show full description
Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and terrace in Zermatt. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units in Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort are equipped with slippers and an iPad. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre. Guests at Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zermatt, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zermatt Railway Station, Matterhorn Museum and Matterhorn Golf club.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most STYLISH small hotel in Valais.
Historic. Great views. Popular among couples. Located at 2,500 metres above sea level, Riffelhaus 1853 offers panoramic views of the mountains around Zermatt from all rooms. Located right next to the ski slopes with ski-to-door access, it offers a traditional restaurant, a spa area, an outdoor hot tub with views of the Matterhorn, and free WiFi access. The Riffelhaus is a historic mountain hotel dating from 1853 that was renovated in 2014. The traditionally furnished rooms offer satellite TV and bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. From the balconies in the some room types, as well as from the sun terrace, guests enjoy direct views of the Matterhorn. The restaurant serves classic Swiss cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a bar, a lounge and a library on site. The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room. A ski storage room in winter and a bicycle storage room in summer can be used free of charge. The hotel has officially been rated as "Bike Hotel" by the Swiss tourism association. Riffelhaus 1853 can only be reached by mountain railway from Zermatt. The ride takes 23 minutes.Show full description
Beach front location. Good breakfast. In a quiet side street, 50 metres from the Gornergratbahn Train Station, the Zermatt Train Station and the Bahnhofstrasse Main Street, the 4-star SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel offers an elegant Alpine ambience with classic wooden furniture. Free WiFi and a spa area with an indoor pool are available. The SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel's individually furnished rooms are non-smoking and feature cable TV. Zermatt’s numerous shops and restaurants are just a few steps from the SchlossHotel Zermatt Active & CBD Spa Hotel. Each unit contains a bathroom provided with a hairdryer. Spa facilities include a sauna, a steam bath, a swimming pool and a modern fitness room. Massages and beauty treatments are available on request. The trendy lounge bar features a reading corner and an open fireplace. Breakfast is served in the chalet-style breakfast room. The ski bus to the Klein Matterhorn Ski Area stops right outside. The Sunnegga Cable Car can be reached in a short walk. The hotel offers free transfers from Zermatt Train Station on the day of arrival and to the train station on the day of departure.Show full description
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences close to the centre of Crans-Montana is directly on the fairway of a 9-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Free limousine transportation within Crans-Montana is provided to all guests. The Crans-Montana Ski Area is only 800 metres away. The rooms and suites are equipped with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, USB charging ports, Bluetooth or Apple TV, and a special ventilation system with air humidification. Most offer views of the Alps. Guests can enjoy traditional cuisine of the Levant and of Southern Italy in the onsite restaurant. The Guarda Golf Lounge serves classic international cuisine throughout the day and features a fireplace. Both restaurants offer panoramic views of the Swiss Alps from the large terrace. Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences offers a private 15-seat cinema, a private dining room, a library, as well as a cigar lounge. The modern spa area in glass and stone features an indoor pool, an invigorating whirlpool, a Finnish sauna, a traditional hammam, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment. Guests benefit from free shuttle service to and from the ski lifts and can use a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer free of charge. In addition to the 9-hole course, the Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences is adjacent to an 18-hole course designed by Severiano Ballesteros. The hotel offers indoor golf practice and a unique practice area in front of the building, private golf carts, green-fee reservations and golf lessons, and transfers to golf courses.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT AND RELAXING luxury hotel in Valais. WOW!
Located in Saas-Almagell, 9.1 km from Allalin Glacier, Loftsuite Hotel Saas provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi. A spa and wellness centre comprising a sauna, an indoor pool, a hot tub, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in Loftsuite Hotel Saas are equipped with a coffee machine and an iPad. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at Loftsuite Hotel Saas, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Zermatt Railway Station is 44 km from the hotel, while Saas-Fee is 7.1 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 163 km from Loftsuite Hotel Saas.Show full description
Close to beach front. Stunning pool facilities. Located in Zermatt and with Zermatt Railway Station reachable within 300 metres, SCHLOSS Zermatt - Active & CBD Spa Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. A Turkish bath is available for guests. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Matterhorn Golf club. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. Each room comes with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can relax in the wellness area, including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, or in the garden. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Speaking German, English and French at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location, lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Links Leuk Golfresort features a restaurant, bar, a garden and terrace in Susten. Private parking is free. All units at the resort are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. The rooms include a desk. A continental breakfast is available daily at Links Leuk Golfresort. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Susten, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Leukerbad is 16 km from Links Leuk Golfresort, while Saas-Fee is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Belp Airport, 95 km from the resort.Show full description
Situated in Fiesch, Sport Resort Fiesch, Garni Aletsch provides accommodation with a fitness room and a steam room. This bed and breakfast has a garden. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast features some units with mountain views, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. The bed and breakfast also offers an indoor pool and spa facilities for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at Sport Resort Fiesch, Garni Aletsch, and the area is popular for hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 150 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Hotel Ad’Eldorado enjoys a quiet location on a high plateau in Crans-Montana. It offers a sauna and a comfortable lounge area with an open fireplace. The hotel has 2 massage rooms, and offers various body and beauty treatments, amongst them Ayurveda and Aromatherapy. The Ad’Eldorado’s rooms are all equipped with a safe, cable TV and a work desk. Free access to Wi-Fi is also provided. The on-site bar serves regional wines from their own wine cellar. Regional specialities are served in the restaurant. In summer, guests can enjoy their meals on the beautiful terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains. Buffet breakfast with organic products, fresh juices and home made jams is available and in the evening, a 5-course menu is served. Discounted breakfast rates apply for children from 5 to 12 years. Once a week, the hotel organises a musical evening, raclette specialities and a barbecue. Guests can make use of the hotel’s ski storage room and buy ski passes on site. The cable car station Crans-Montana can be reached within 900 metres. Valet parking services for a nearby indoor parking are offered. The 2 golf courses of Crans Montana are a 10-minute walk from the hotel and can also be reached by free shuttle bus. Green fees can be ordered directly at the hotel. Mountain bike trails start nearby the hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast, amazing staff and great affordability.
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Located on 1,356 metres above sea level, the Hotel Hubertus with its superb wellness facilities can be found in in the district of Goms, which is the easternmost part of the canton of Valais, in the charming village of Obergesteln. The rooms are furnished in rustic country style and provide for a peaceful night's rest. Start every day at the rich and complimentary Hubertus breakfast buffet and end it with a tasty gourmet dinner (Table booking required in advanced). After a grand day out in the fresh air, plunge into the indoor pool, unwind in the hot tub, in the Finnish sauna, in the herbal steam bath or in the infra-red cabin. (Spa area only included with rooms in the main building). The wine cellar of the Hotel Hubertus features not only the best wines of the Valais, but also selected wines from other cantons of Switzerland and from all over the world.Show full description
This small hotel has super comfortable beds and great tennis facilities!
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