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3.0 of 5
Untere Tuftra 11, Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
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Apparthotel Hemizeus
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Apparthotel Hemizeus
Ranked #52 of 115 hotels in Zermatt
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Geneva, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“A really nice hotel, BUT...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

...the folks at Hemizeus unfortunately lack the extra bit of effort to make your stay outstanding rather than just good.

- It took the receptionist a full day to find out the WiFi password for us - quite fatal if you did some ski rental and restaurant reservations online, and if you want to work a little bit.
- The shuttle taxi is only included when you arrive and when you leave, and even if someone else is being dropped at the station and there is space, they don't want you to hop on board.
- And finally, and that is worth the deduction in my rating: The shuttle dropped a friend of ours at the station when she left, we asked him to wait for my partner who is at the coop supermarket, and when she came out of the shop a mere five minutes later, the driver was gone and she was left there with the shopping bags.

On the positive side:
- Shuttle pick up from the train station when you arrive.
- If you prepare your own breakfast at the apartment, you can order fresh bread the afternoon before and it will be delivered at your door in the morning.
- Superb Matterhorn view from some of the rooms and the relax zone at the spa.

Negative:
- Service
- Location: Yes, you can ski more or less directly to and from the hotel. But if you are in Zermatt for dinner or shopping, it is a 30 minute walk uphill. And as mentioned above, their taxi shuttle service is not very helpful. (A regular taxi from Zermatt to the hotel costs 26CHF for the just over 2 kilometers!)

The Hemizeus would easily be worth maybe not five, but definitely four points. But pettifogging details like charging you 2CHF for spa sandals, 10CHF if you want your bath robe replaced by a fresh one, not being able to give you the WiFi password, not helping you to get to and from Zermatt and a few other things just add up to some unnecessary annoyance, especially given that you are actually spending quite some money for the week.

By the way: In the end I even walked all the way to the train station when I left as they seriously started questioning why I want to leave one hour before another friend and if we couldn't leave together.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“friendly welcome back with family atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

We returned again for New Year's period, although we only had time for 2 nights. The owners remembered vivid details of us from our prior year visit. This focus on their guests really demonstrates their commitment to a great experience, more than the dollar signs.

The room was right behind reception so there were a few noises during the day, but it wasn't at all disturbing. However, a peak outside gave a perfect view of the Matterhorn!

As before, they were extremely accommodating and willing to provide any assistance. Although they had a set menu for the night after New Year's, they were equally able to accommodate any special requests.

Same comments I gave before still ring true....great to have a repeat experience. And we saw several guests from prior year, so they valued a repeat visit as well.

Room Tip: If you are flexible on timing, just call and ask for your preferences....large room, mountain view...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geneva, Switzerland
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Winter Wonderland - Christmas at Hotel Hemizeus”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We just returned from a fabulous 5 night / 6 day winter vacation in Zermatt, staying at the Hemizeus. The Palazzo Family are wonderful people who take great care in ensuring you have a fabulous vacation. We enjoyed an amazing 4 course meal each night of our stay and took advantage of the excellent spa they have on site.
Prior to our arrival we emailed the hotel when we planned to arrive and they had one of their electric cars standing by to shuttle us to the hotel. Upon check in we were given a nice room with an amazing view of the Matterhorn (see picture below). The rooms are equipped with a small kitchenette so you can cook small meals or keep some food in your room if you choose.
The Hemizeus hotel was the perfect base for our winter ski trip, it is almost like staying with family. Although you do have to walk a little up hill to get to the hotel, if you stow your ski equipment at the Dorsaz Sport at the base of the Matterhorn Express lift you don't have to carry your equipment, nor battle the huge crowds of people trying to ride the bus into town.
We had a fabulous time and plan to return later in the year.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edinburgh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Hotel Great View”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

Stayed here for 6 nights and arrived to helpful collection from station - then found we had a picture book view of Matterhorn from our room and balcony.

Although a 15min walk from town centre it is well placed for Matterhorn gondola or for starting off on walks.

Rooms are good size and comfortable, staff are friendly & helpful, meals are lovely.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dallas, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Matterhorn view hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

On June 2011, we stayed 2 nites there.

Perfect Matterhorn view room - thanks for hotel arrangement. Worth the extra $ to ask for.. see attached pic we took from balcony.

Prompt email response. Efficient hotel pickup/drop off services.

Room is big enough and the restroom is very clean.

Their spa has just broken on the day we stayed. So no chance to enjoy the spa. And the restaurant is closed as low occupancy on the week we stayed. So we cannot comment on the spa and restaurant. But fab reviews are from other trip advisors.. maybe our miss!

Owner took an extra step to help us to do laundromat at her house. She is very kind & sincere. Family run hotel.

Easy access to lift station to Matterhorn (within 10 mins very easy walk).

Away from the town center. Zermatt town is a little disappointment as too many tourists, constructions and hotels..we did not like to stay in town center as our main goal is Matterhorn. Then Apparthotel Hemizeus is perfect for our choice.

Note you can walk from town center to hotel but very longgg walk (we did not try to walk, my guess is 45 min slow walk as some steep slope up). We paid for a regular town bus which takes less than 10 mins from town to hotel. Bus has a time schedule and make sure to ask for it. On the first day we were surprised to see the bus went so far away from town... 2nd day we got used to it when we went to town center for more choices of restaurants.

Happy travelling!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Untere Tuftra 11, Zermatt 3920, Switzerland
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