Our hotel has been family-run since 1949. Now in its third generation, our family business is committed to looking after your every need and making sure you have a great stay in Zermatt. With its chalet-style charm and relaxing atmosphere, Hotel Ambiance is the ideal place for a relaxing getaway. Treat yourself to an unforgettable Alpine vacation.
Our hotel has been family-run since 1949. Now in its third generation, our family business is committed to looking after your every need and making sure you have a great stay in Zermatt. With its chalet-style charm and relaxing atmosphere, Hotel Ambiance is the ideal place for a relaxing getaway. Treat yourself to an unforgettable Alpine vacation.
Find out in advance about excursion and leisure tips for your stay in Zermatt and about the offers in our hotel. We are looking forward to your visit!
Your hosts: Stephanie and Alain
We have taken various protective measures at our Hotel Ambiance – without you having to forego a warm atmosphere and well-earned rest. We comply completely with all specified protective measures. But that is not enough for us: we have also developed a comprehensive and detailed security concept. Ensuring the health of all our guests and employees is our highest priority as a family-run and hotel.
Monika Julen opens Hotel Abendruh together with her sister Seraphine. Things really take off in the 1950s thanks to their shared entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
Hans was the concierge at Hotel Morgenrot. He passed by Hotel Abendruh several times a day with his luggage trolley. Monika always had her eye on Hans and one day offered him an Ovaltine during one of his breaks. This cup of Ovaltine marked the beginning of a beautiful love story…
Their daughter Hannelore was born during the swinging sixties and the family couldn’t have been happier.
During a one-year language study trip to Geneva, Hannelore met and fell in love with a young chef named André Köslich.
After their wedding, the young couple took over management of the hotel from Monika and Hans.
Hannelore and André’s first-born child opens her eyes to the world.
Hotel Abendruh is renovated and expanded to become Hotel Abendruh-Ambiance.
Their son Alain arrives to complete the family.
Sustainability is writ large at Hotel Ambiance. The hot water in our hotel is heated directly by the sun.
We renovated the rooms, bathrooms, lobby and reception in a tasteful chalet-style with great attention to detail.
During the 2014/2015 winter season, Michèle and Alain ran Hotel Ambiance with the support of the fabulous Ambiance team. This shared experience increased their awareness and passion for making sure everything is in just the right place.
Everything is in motion and changes, restaurant will be closed but the panorama lounge with a very large selection of single malts an domestic wines will await you. Also the lift will be after 30 years renewd and will drive you now until the romantic suite too.
1st generation for 35 years and 2nd generation for 35 years, gives 70 years of joy and passion. At the beginning as hotel Abendruh and today as hotel Ambiance.
In autumn 2020, we freshen up our Junior Suites
and the Romantic Junior Suite
– they shine in a new look.
Spring brings new ideas:
From our salon, the Honesty Bar.
A lounge for our guests, equipped with drinks to end the evening.
Even more space for relaxing together: our new whirlpool with a view of the spectacular mountain panorama with the Matterhorn. Thanks to drinking water quality, relaxation is kind to the skin and the environment, with no chlorine smell at all.
The beloved sun terrace is now also getting something old – new:
the slates from the old Abendruh roof
are being reused as terrace flooring.
On the most beautiful summer day in July,
Michèle and Christoph say “I do”.
We wish them all the best for their future!
All good things come in threes!
After the Rwandan wedding in Sept 2023 and the civil wedding in June 24, Stephanie & Alain say ‘I do’ for the 3rd time on 12 October 24 in the magnificent mountain world of Zermatt.
The new cheese factory "Horu-Käserei" exists since 2003, two young people started with 7 cows. The domestic diary products you can have on our breakfast buffet.
www.horu-kaeserei.ch
A beer unique like the mountain wilderness around Zermatt with passion and enthusiasm for the taste.
www.zermattbier.ch
An association of Zermatt's kitchens chef, share experience an cultivate friendship.
www.cccz.ch
Whisky Ship Lucerne is the largest whiskey trade fair in Central Switzerland and the country’s second largest trade fair overall.
www.whiskyschiff-luzern.chHow about a drink before going to bed? Make yourself comfortable and let the day end by the fireplace. Various soft drinks, fine schnapps, beers from Zermatt, selected wines and drinks to mix yourself are waiting for you in our Honesty Bar! The offer is available around the clock.
