Heinz Julen Penthouse, Zermatt

Description

For sheer eye-ball swivelling impact, you can’t beat the Heinz Julen Penthouse. This is one of the hippest luxury ski chalets in Zermatt, one of the hippest resorts in the Swiss Alps. Every original detail has been shaped by Heinz Julen himself – a celebrated local designer – to make staying here a very special experience.

Clinging to the rocks above Zermatt, the Heinz Julen Penthouse makes the most of magnificent views with huge picture windows which create the sensation of floating in the air. Everywhere you look, there are cool designer touches, such as the chairs that fold up into packing cases, and the chandelier made from old forks and spoons.

Your chalet staff are dedicated to your needs, so all you have to do is sit back with a glass of champagne, turn up the music and feel like an eagle soaring above the Matterhorn. An experienced private chef whips up gourmet meals in the kitchen, the housekeepers tidy up after the night before, and the concierge can arrange almost anything you desire. Ski passes, equipment hire and restaurant bookings are all sorted – you don’t have to leave the sofa.

Evenings are spent lounging around on the cool designer furniture, warmed by the wood burner set into the glass wall, star-gazing and relaxing in the sauna. The Heinz Julen Penthouse lends itself to partying, with three separate sitting areas, wraparound balconies and masses of light and space. Just let your hair down, safely hidden behind the huge curtains which create complete privacy when you need it.

To descend from your mountain nest into Zermatt, just walk across to the private lift of the Omnia hotel which takes you down through the rock to the centre of the resort. You can point out your sky-high penthouse to those less fortunate people, when they ask where you are staying. The Heinz Julen Penthouse also gives you half-price access between 1pm and 5pm to the Genesis Spa of the Backstage Hotel.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Catered rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome Champagne and canapés on arrival day
Daily breakfast (continental of staff day off)
Afternoon tea (6 days)
4-course dinner with house wines (6 nights)
Children’s early dinner if required (6 nights)
Open bar including spirits and beers
Daily housekeeping
Mid-week linen change
In-resort concierge service

Bed & breakfast rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Bed linen, towels, guest amenities on arrival
Daily breakfast (continental on staff day off)
Selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
Daily housekeeping
Mid-week linen change
In-resort concierge service

Self-catered rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome basket (for bookings 5 days or more)
Bed linen, towels, guest amenities on arrival
End of stay cleaning
In-resort concierge service

Location

The Heinz Julen Penthouse sits high above Zermatt. It is accessed via a lift from the main street in the Zermatt town centre, once you reach the top it is just a two minute walk to your luxury ski chalet.

Both the Sunnega and Matterhorn express lift stations are within a 12 minute walk from the chalet.

Zermatt is a car-free resort which has a railway station, so guests often arrive by train.

Geneva Airport is approximately 3 hours drive away.

Rooms

The Heinz Julen Penthouse sleeps 8 people in 4 double bedrooms. All rooms have a TV/DVD player.

Please note that all rooms have Austrian twins beds, which have two separate mattresses but share a base.

Bedroom one
Bedroom on the ground floor; en-suite shower room.

Bedroom two and three
Bedrooms on the first floor; en-suite shower rooms, balconies.

Bedroom four
Master bedroom occupying the top floor; freestanding Jacuzzi bathtub, en-suite shower room.

This luxury chalet can be taken alongside Heinz Julen Loft to accommodate 14 people.

Eating

As a catered luxury ski chalet in one of the top resorts in the Alps, the Heinz Julen Penthouse is a culinary delight. Your own private chef makes full use of the stylish, open plan kitchen to create wonderful breakfasts, yummy afternoon snacks and sumptuous dinners.

Four course evening meals turn every night into a gastronomic extravaganza, and the chef can tailor dishes to suit your tastes. Fresh local produce, regional specialities and international flavours can all be incorporated on the menu – just let chef know what you like.

Selected fine wines are served with the evening meal, and any special requests for a favourite vintage can be met, at an extra cost. The Heinz Julen Penthouse has a complimentary open bar too, so you’ll never go thirsty. One night a week, however, is the staff night off – the perfect excuse for hitting the bars and restaurants of Zermatt.

Heinz Julen Penthouse can also be taken on a self-catered or bed & breakfast basis.

Staff

Kids

What a cool family crash pad – it could almost be a superhero’s secret lair. Zooming up through the mountain is so much fun for the kids, and once up in their designer den, there is plenty of space to romp around. With TVs in every bedroom, the little ones can be kept entertained.

Toys, games, cots and highchairs can be organised in advance, and professional childcare can be arranged too. Just let us know what you need. During your stay all the arrangements for ski lessons, and exciting activities such as tobogganing can be arranged by the chalet staff. And having a private chef means that early dinners for the kids and special meals for fussy eaters are no problem at all.