Hotel National

Switzerland , Zermatt

  • Central Location
  • Food & Drink
  • Spa Facilities
4.5/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Matterstrasse 39, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Zermatt at a glance

  • German, French
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
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  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in your ski holiday to Zermatt

  • Complimentary afternoon tea
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Zermatt
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on half board

About Hotel National

Set in a quiet location, opposite the Sunnegga Lift the staff at this hotel has a genuine interest in your wellbeing and enjoyment during your stay. The management and staff ensure your memories last for all the right reasons. The bar area contains a warm wood-burning fireplace, which is a nice place to unwind before dinner and has ample space to play board games. The recently renovated spa area and wellness centre is a wonderful oasis of calm and tranquillity ideally placed for a rest after a day on the slopes.

Soothing spa & relaxation

After a day of skiing, snowboarding or hiking, the spa and wellness centre is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. Take a dip in the pool, and then head to the adults only spa area to unwind the jacuzzi or relax in the sauna or fragrant steam bath. There is also a range of treatments and massages available to book for a moment of pure relaxation. If you still have energy to burn, there is also a fitness room with a range of machines and weights.

  • 400m² wellness area with an indoor swimming pool and spa with  two saunas, steam room, sensory showers and relaxation room. Please note that the spa area is reserved for adults only and is garment free. After 8pm the pool is for adults only.
  • Fitness room
  • Massage & Beauty treatments (pay locally)

Lounge with fireplace

Warm up in front of the fire with a complimentary sweet treat and cup of coffee or enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail with friends and family after dinner. There is also a unsupervised kids corner with toys and a television. When the weather is nicer the terrace is open, and it is a great spot to marvel at the mountain and make the most of the winter sunshine.

  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Pianist most weekends
  • Terrace (open in the spring time)
  • A la carte restaurant 
  • Heated boot room
  • Unsupervised playroom

Located opposite the Sunnegga lift, the Hotel National has an enviable location in Zermatt. Keen skiers and snowboarders can start their day with ease, as the lift is less than 50 metres from the hotel, taking you up onto the fantastic slopes of Zermatt - and when you return for the day, there is a heated boot room where you can store your equipment. If you want to venture out, the resort centre is a short walk away where you can find a range of bars, cafes and restaurants, and souvenir shops selling trinkets so you can remember your Swiss trip.

  • The Hotel National has a fantastic location in Zermatt, it's just opposite the Sunnegga area and bus stop to Matterhorn Paradise (around 50 metres walk)
  • The centre of Zermatt is less than a two minute (around 200 metres), where you can find a range of shops, supermarket, bars and restaurants.

Fuel up for the day at the breakfast buffet, where you have a continental offering including bread, pastries, meats and cheese, as well as additional hot options including eggs prepared to order. Served daily between 7-10.30am. 

When you have returned from a day of exploring Zermatt, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea with tea and cake. 

Each evening you will be treated to a four course evening meal inspired by Swiss cuisine served in the Restaurant National. The menu is prepared using local and seasonal produce, and includes Valais specialities, traditional Swiss meals and menus - you will have a choice of main dish including cheese fondue. The adjoining Stübli a la carte restaurant is also open to hotel guests, serving a range of Swiss specialities. 

  • Children’s menus are available from 5pm.
  • Christmas and New Year gala meal included

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

 

Board basis available: Half Board

Standard twin bedrooms are around 28m² sleeping two people, and have a balcony. These rooms can be used for sole occupancy at a supplement.

Matterhorn twin bedrooms are around 28m² sleeping two people, and have a balcony with Matterhorn views.

Room facilities

  • Balcony or terrace
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom with bath and showerhead attachment

Accessibility

  • No. of rooms: 54
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 3
  • Access ramp: Yes

The Hotel National has three steps at hotel entrance, and an access ramp is available.  The lift goes to top floor for access of all Inghams contracted rooms - the hotel does have duplex rooms however these are not rooms we offer. Adapted rooms are not available.

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Adults CHF4.00 per person, per day
  • Children (6-17 years) CHF2.00 per person, per day

Travel to Zermatt

Depart on: Saturdays, flexible durations are also available.

Fly into: Geneva or Zurich

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours by coach or 3 hours 30 minutes by train

Zurich transfer time: approx. 3 hours 30 mins by train

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Zurich depart on Saturdays between 06 December 2025 and 11 April 2026.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours by coach or 3 hours 30 minutes by train.
  • Zurich airport: approx. 3 hours 30 mins by train.

As Zermatt is a car-free resort, the coach will bring you as far as Täsch where you will take a 12 minute shuttle train to the village.

Transfers for Zermatt are either coach or train, depending on your arrival airport, flight times, and day of travel. Please see the below tab for further information.

Private transfers and self drive are available. Please call to book.

Travel by train

We offer a 7 night rail holiday to Zermatt, available to book online.

The journey departs from and returns to London St Pancras on Saturdays.

Trains are from London St Pancras to Zermatt via Paris, Lausanne and Visp.

Your resort Destination Expert will arrange any necessary transport from Zermatt station to your hotel.

Please refer to the dropdown below for provisional train times.

Inghams Rating: 4.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Zermatt

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

The Zermatt ski area forms one of the highest and most scenic ski domains in the Alps, linking Zermatt with the Italian resort of Cervinia and Valtournenche. Known for its reliable snow conditions and iconic views of the Matterhorn, it offers an extensive, cross-border skiing experience suitable for all levels.

Runs

Blue: 75km
Red: 220km
Black: 65km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
360km
Resort altitude:
1620m
Ski Altitude:
1620m - 3889m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Zermatt

Even without its iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt would surely be one of the world’s top ski resorts. It has an excellent ski area at high-altitude, and the breath taking views of Europe’s most famous peak add an unbeatable and unique crowning glory. The village is car-free apart from electric cars and horse-drawn carriages. A regular free e-bus route runs between the railway station and the cable cars, making it easy to get on and off of the slopes each day. Just off the bustling Bahnhofstrasse you'll find quaint little streets, elegant boutiques, cosy bars and mouth-watering chocolate shops.

With direct access to the slopes in either direction from the village centre - you'll be on the mountain in no time! Travel via cable car, funicular or the famous Gornergrat mountain railway, which takes you on a spectacular ride up to 3089 metres, where you'll have the best views of the Gorner glacier. To reach the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, take the final stage of the 3S Gondola to Europe's highest mountain station at Klein Matterhorn 3883 metres. From the top, you can choose to ski over to Zermatt’s Italian neighbour, Cervinia, for the day on the International lift pass. If you're up for a challenge take on the Matterhorn Ski Safari - attempt to cover 10,000 – 12,000 metres of altitude without skiing the same slope or taking the same lift twice.

The new Matterhorn Alpine Crossing which opened in 2023, completes the continuous cable car link between Switzerland and Italy making it possible for non-skiers to travel between the two countries, as well as skiers in the winter.

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Things to do in Zermatt

Start your day in style with a private VIP gondola on the Matterhorn Glacier Express (approx. CHF100 per gondola, including a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne). The ride begins in Zermatt at the Matterhorn-Express valley station and takes you to the Trockener Steg mountain station, at an altitude of 2929 metres. 

Glacier Palace

Take the lift to the summit to the 360° viewing platform for incredible views of Switzerland, Italy and France. Step into the highest Glacier Palace in the world at an altitude of 3883m above sea level, walk through the ice tunnels and marvel at the ice sculptures created by artists each year. Please note that the Glacier Palace will be closed from the 10th February until the end of April 2025. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise will remain open during this period including the viewing platform, Cinema Lounge, peak restaurant, and panoramic views.

Take the cog railway up the mountain and enjoy the scenic ride to the Gornegrat summit station.  Once at the top you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Matterhorn and 28 other mountain peaks and glaciers, fly around the Matterhorn with VR glasses or take a scenic stroll to Lake Riffelsee where you can get a postcard worthy photo of the iconic Matterhorn reflecting on the lake. The highest sled run in the Alps also descends from the top!

Have you ever wanted to ski after sundown? You have the opportunity to marvel at the mountains and ski down the deserted Rothorn piste in the moonlight. At the end of the piste, you can warm up with a mulled wine before enjoying Swiss fondue at the CERVO Mountain Resort. Available to book locally. Approx CHF 88.00 per person.

To learn more about the development of Zermattt and how it transformed from a village of mountain farmers to a world-famous alpine resort head to the Matterhorn Museum, otherwise known as 'Zermatlantis'. Payable locally.

Swap your skis or snowboard for a toboggan and whizz down the highest sled run in the Alps. The Rotenboden toboggan run starts from the top of the Gornergrat summit station. 

Enjoy the ice rink in Zermatt for a bit of after skiing fun. Sweep your way into becoming Zermatts next curling pro, or just enjoy skating under the marvellous mountains. Ice skating equipment can be hired from the nearby Intersport, curling rinks on request. Payable locally. 

Discover Zermatt's diverse gastronomy in just one evening, you'll stop at four selected restaurants or bars with local, Italian and oriental tapas and a matching accompanying drink.  Book and pay locally.

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