Hotel Pollux (Zermatt, Switzerland)

Pollux, a friendly family-run hotel in the heart of Zermatt, is ideal for hikers, skiers, family holidays, and even business meetings. The modern Alpine-inspired rooms are warm and welcoming, each one featuring rustic elements like stone and wooden floors. TVs include international channels, while en-suite bathrooms add tubs or showers. Lovely French balconies face the busy Main Street. The hotel houses two high-tech conference rooms that include an overhead projector, TV, and DVD player. Leisure activities for the adventurous include zip lining with safety cables. When it's time to relax, a Finnish sauna, hot tub, and steam bath are the way to go. The hotel's Pinte Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Arvenstube serves scrumptious international dishes, focusing on grilled specialities, and drinks are available at the bar. There's also a garden terrace open for dining in summer. The charming Matterhorn Museum is a four-minute walk from Pollux, while the Golf Club Matterhorn is eight kilometres north.