Is this worth the extra money? Its a four star hotel with good ratings. Or is the three stars in Zermatt as good. Have never been to Zermatt and am going skiing for a week. Want a comfortable and clean place. Monte Rosa has a package for two thats 2300 US for a room and 6 days skiing for two. Is it worth it??? Anybody stayed there?

MTR:<BR><BR>That sounds expensive! Is that just the land package? Any meals included in that price? I have usually stayed in 3 and 4 star properties when in Europe. I usually look for clean comfortable rooms. I try and tie in a breakfast and Dinner plan at the hotel. They also include a discount for the lift tix. I find myself just spending minimum time in the room itself! I rather save the funds to be spent on good wines with dinner and nice lunches on the mountain. There have been some good posts lately on the Julen (4 -star) and its sister hotels. I think you can do much better!<BR>JOHN<BR><BR>

Good morning, MTR Stayed at the MONTE ROSA many years ago, had a very wonderful room with a perfect view of <BR>the Matterhorn., very nice rooms and<BR>an attentive staff, but did at checkout<BR>did lose the travel voucher..<BR>Richard of LaGrange Park, Il.

The package they offered has breakfast and lift tickets for two included in the price of the room for one week. Figures to be about 250 per night.. room only and including breakfast and tax with that price.

MTR:<BR><BR>I checked the website and I guess that is the going rate for a fine 4-star Hotel. <BR>The Julen(4-star) was between 1117-1482 euro per week/per person, but it included Dinner, ski lessons, spa, (w/ lift and breakfast)<BR>The Daniela (garni only) was 775-1074 euro. with break, lessons,tix and spa.<BR><BR>Swiss hotels are the finest in the world. I am sure the 3-stars would be just as clean.<BR><BR>The only time I was in Zermatt, I stayed at a 3 star..which is no longer a hotel! I did, however use the Julen Spa facilty, a wonderful way to relax after a cold run around the Mattahorn!<BR><BR>One thing I would add to any full service hotel is the &quot;dinner plan&quot;, if offered (add 233 euro for the Monte Rosa) You will appreciate having fine cusine at your hotel after a day out in the elements!<BR>JOHN<BR><BR>

Have stayed at Julen and the only thing that disappointed me was that although dinners were wonderful, would have really liked to experience raclette or fondue there, which was not available in the dining room. It wasn't until our final day there that we discovered they would let you substitute that option in their stubli, which no one had told us about. Unfortunately it was closed that night. I'd think after a day of skiing, sitting down to a &quot;fine&quot; dinner might not be as welcome as a casual fondue or raclette night, so I think doing dinner on your own might be just as good.

I have not stayed at the Julen, so I cannot compare.<BR><BR>But I have stayed at the Monte Rosa and I would stay there again and again. It is the oldest hotel in Zermatt. It has this special &quot;old world charm&quot;. The room was large and elegantly furnished (traditional style). Don't miss to have a drink at the Whymperstube, very cosy, looks like 150 years ago!<BR><BR>You can use the spa facilities in the 5star Mont Cervin, too. And - they offer &quot;dining around&quot;, which means that if you book half-board (breakfast and dinner) you can choose from 11 restaurants (in other hotels), where you want to have dinner.<BR><BR>I think the price is okay. If it is affordable for you you should do it. Of course it is a splurge and a three star hotel would be fine as well. But you would miss the special experience.<BR><BR>Ingo

Would have stayed at Monte Rosa, but was there just as many resorts were reopening in the spring and got the Mont Cervin for the regular price of Monte Rosa. Don't get me wrong, it's a fabulous hotel, but would have prefered the Monte Rosa actually. The far too formal attitude requires an equally huge, formal room in an American's eyes. For that price to get a quarter sized room is fine for European's but not what an American expects. I chose not to have to wear a coat and jacket to dinner (require in Mount Cervin restaurants) and &quot;dine around&quot; instead over at the Monte Rosa. The Stubli is everything already described, and if you are there even in a different hotel, try dinner at the Monta Rosa once.

Did you end up staying at the Monte Rosa? I'm considering this for January- would love to hear your comments.
Thanks