The Pollux

4.0 star property

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Sports massages, massages
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Bahnhofstrasse 28, Postfach 182, Zermatt, VS, 3920
  • Place, Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Matterhorn Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Zermatt - Furi
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Gallery Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Pollux

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
The Pollux offers 35 accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include sports massages and massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Pollux. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Zermatt Visitor Center. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Restaurant Pinte
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Matterhorn Museum and 12 minutes on foot from Zermatt-Furi Gondola
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Pollux offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly The Pollux.

This 4-star Zermatt hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurant Pinte – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Restaurant Arvenstube – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Chami Bar Fire Place – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Vegistube – On-site theme restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 20 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chami Bar Fire Place
  • Restaurant Arvenstube
  • Restaurant Pinte
  • Vegistube

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Zermatt is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 11 October and 14 November.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Pollux

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 45 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 20 per day (49213 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 45 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Pollux Hotel

Pollux Hotel Zermatt

Pollux Zermatt

The Pollux Hotel

The Pollux Zermatt

The Pollux Hotel Zermatt

The Pollux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 295 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, great location, excellent restaurant and lobby bar service. Breakfast staff could have been more friendly and welcoming however.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. The staff was very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend. Very close to train station & ski shuttle. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and good quality beddings Nice room with city view Very nice staff and amenities Overall A+
Very nice room with city view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch but very expensivehotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, lovely staff and great location, 4 minute walk from train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. Nice hotel situated in the heart of downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biraju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super place to even stay with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient to train station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Spacious room. Walkable to everything. Loved the lit fire in the lobby at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great, rooms are very nice with comfortable beds. Great saunas for relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel style it was really welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandra, the receptionist was one of the best but they were all fantastic. Very helpful and Olivia at the bar was a rockstar.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with large comfortable bed and balcony. Very cozy hotel with an excellent bar area by fireplace, great breakfast and excellent location. Two minutes from train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yubao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were so friendly from the second we arrived, the room was spotless and they even took our luggage up for us as we had arrived early and left our bags at reception. It had a warm, cosy atmosphere with a log fire going in the evenings, and felt really welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Great location for a ski trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel in a great location!

The hotel is located in a very nice location. The staff are very friendly and willing to help. Breakfast was also very nice. It worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Praveen P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy hotel right in the middle of Zermatt, close to train stations and various restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024