Name: Riffelhaus 1853
Address: Chamonix, FR

Riffelhaus 1853, ChamonixRiffelhaus 1853 in Chamonix, France has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 78 of 109 hotels we score in Chamonix. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction.Riffelhaus 1853 is a historic mountain hotel on the Riffelberg above Zermatt, sitting at 2,548 metres. Opened in 1853, it was the area's second hotel and the first built at such altitude. Every room has panoramic mountain views, including the Matterhorn, and the decor is simple alpine style with modern comforts. Guests get a breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, spa treatments, a sauna, and ski-in/ski-out access in winter, with bike-in/bike-out possible too. The staff speak several languages, and children are welcome, making it a good pick for families and active travellers. The main limitation is practical: at that elevation, the hotel is reached by mountain transport rather than a village street, so it will not suit anyone wanting to step straight into town.What stands out

Matterhorn views from every room

Spa with sauna and treatments

Ski-in/ski-out access

Helpful multilingual staff

Watch out for

Remote at 2,548 metres, far from town

Simple alpine decor, not luxurious

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