Zermatt is a car-free village in the upper Valais, one of the alpine cantons of Switzerland. It's probably best known as a platform for skiing and mountaineering, especially on the mountain which towers above the village, the Matterhorn . The surroundings are breathtaking but this comes at a price: Accommodation in Zermatt is among the most expensive in Switzerland.
We have travelled a lot in Europe and found the hotels quite good in all respects – comfortable w/o being extravagant, well run, friendly, conveniently located, and all with excellent breakfasts. Well chosen.