Scout loves
- The authentic Swiss Alp experience this family run hotel brings, from the alpine rooms, farmhouse decors, and traditional Swiss food.
- The hotel restaurants here are just perfect, and so very cute. The food is authentic, reasonably priced, in generous portions, and guests get discounts with early bookings via Scout.
- The rooms which are traditional, yet stand out with some clever accents.
- The nespresso machine and minibar with free drinks in the rooms.
Scout tips
- Right opposite the hotel is the fantastic Papperla Pub, which has a thriving après scene and is also part of the Julen family.
- They offer a shuttle for arrival and departure, to and from the train station.
- Make your dinner reservations early, the hotel restaurants are popular.
- Guests of the Hotel Julen can also use the spa at Hotel Apenhof, free of charge.
SCOUT REVIEW
Scout loves Hotel Julen, which is part of the portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants belonging to the original Julen family, an icon in Zermatt. The hotel was built in 1937 by a young farmer, Meinrad Julen, and it was his father and mother who built one of the original Pensions in the area in 1910. All of Meinrad's descendants have gone on to own and operate many of the hotels through out the Zermatt valley. Today, the Hotel Julen is under the direction of Meinrad's son, Paul Mark.
Not surprisingly, there's a sense of family history at Hotel Julen, and you will meet many members of the family who work hard at this hotel. As such, it has a rather traditional atmosphere with wooden furnishings and farmhouse touches all throughout the hotel. The rooms themselves are typical Swiss chalet style, with wooden walls and ceilings, but with a touch of colour that we found charming. All the rooms were renovated recently.
There are 32 rooms in total, so it's a small and friendly hotel. Rooms range in size from the small (tiny!) 13 m2, Single room, through to a 44 m2 Chalet suite. The Double rooms are 26 m2, and these feature the best views of the Matterhorn. Most of the Chalet Double rooms, and the two-bedroom Family suite also have Matterhorn views. The rest of the rooms face chalets and parts of the village, the Gornergrat or have views of other surrounding mountains. All rooms have balconies, but most are shared with other rooms. You can get a private balcony with a bigger room, or make a request.
There's a very comfortable and relaxing lounge area, just off the lobby, where you can sit and have a drink and chat to fellow guests. There are also two restaurants at Hotel Julen, the first being Restaurant Julen which delivers exceptional value for Zermatt. The other restaurant at the hotel is Restaurant Schäferstube which features the family specialty, lamb shanks, and other traditional Swiss dishes such as raclette, meat and cheese fondue. This is a gorgeous restaurant where you can imagine you're in the middle of an old alpine chalet, with a working farm – very traditional, lots of wood, cow bells, sheep heads, very warm, cozy, and great comfort food.
There are some wellness facilities at the Hotel Julen, including a fairly large 17x7 m pool. There's also a sauna, a steam room, and a small gym, and massage area.
Who should stay here
Hotel Julen is excellent for young couples who want a fun atmosphere in a traditional Swiss environment, without feeling too stuffy and boring.
Location
Hotel Julen is located close to the Vispa River and bus stop, which will take you to the ski areas. The main street of Zermatt is about a fifteen minutes walk to this hotel.
- On or close to public shuttle route
About Zermatt
Set against the iconic Matterhorn, Switzerland’s Zermatt is one of the best ski resorts in the world combined with a picture perfect, happening village. Zermatt is a favorite of Scout clients for so many reasons.
Read more about Zermatt and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- bar/lounge
- fitness facilities
- free wi-fi
- indoor pool
- laundry facilities
- room service (limited hours)
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- sauna
- ski storage
- smoke-free property
- spa services on site
- steam room
- train station pickup (complimentary)
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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