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# Design Hotel Matthiol in Zermatt, Switzerland

> Hotel Matthiol is a four-star superior, chalet-style design hotel on the quiet outskirts of Zermatt, Switzerland, celebrated for its Alpine-chic interiors and an exceptionally accomplished restaurant helmed by head chef Maria Gross.

## Destination
Zermatt, Switzerland, at approximately 1,610 metres above sea level at the foot of the Matterhorn.

## Why visit
A rare blend of rustic Alpine charm and contemporary design, with a restaurant earning 13 Gault Millau points and using exclusively market-fresh, largely house-made ingredients.

## What to see
- **Matterhorn panorama** — Iconic mountain views accessible from the surrounding area and nearby Trockener Steg mountain station.
- **Hotel interiors** — 10 double rooms and 13 suites designed with rustic wood, noble materials, warm natural colours, and bold accent pieces such as turquoise cowhide rugs.

## What to do
- **Fine dining at the Matthiol restaurant** — Multi-course evening dinners featuring dishes such as scampo and shrimp with couscous, pigeon, beef tenderloin with béarnaise, and scallops with Heida white wine risotto.
- **Breakfast buffet** — Elaborate spread including fresh-squeezed juices, fruit, breads, cheese, cold cuts, and house-made veal pâté.
- **Wellness area** — Compact spa with steam bath, herbal and Finnish sauna, experience showers, Black Pearl jacuzzi, relaxation room, and terrace access.

## Good to know
The restaurant is orchestrated by food and beverage manager Florian; the kitchen produces house-made confitures, pasta, and ice cream. Vegetarian main courses, including goat's cheese ravioli and coquilles Saint-Jacques with risotto, are available.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Matterhorn-See-Trockener-Steg.jpg"
    caption: "Matterhorn panorama as seen from the \"Trockener Steg\" mountain station"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Hotel-Matthiol-Nachtischleuchten-Junior-Suite.jpg"
    caption: "Bedside lamps in the Junior Suite"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Mise-en-place-Maria-Gross-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Maria Gross at her culinary best"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "estaurant in the Hotel Matthiol in Zermatt, Switzerland"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Amuse-Bouche-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Amuse bouche"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Riesencrevette-Vorspeise-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Scampo and shrimp Appetizer"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Taubenkeule-Speckroellchen-Bisquit-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Pigeon leg and pigeon breast as entrée"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jakobsmuschel-Spargeln-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Scallops"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ziegenkaese-Ravioli-Gemuesevariation-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Goat cheese ravioli with asparagus side"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Vanille-Creme-Heidelbeere-Restaurant-Hotel-Matthiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Vanilla nosh as dessert in the Matthiol"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Finnische-Sauna-Wellness-Hotel-Mattiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Finnish sauna in the wellness area"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ruheraum-Wellness-Hotel-Mattiol-Zermatt.jpg"
    caption: "Spa loungers"
```