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title: "Elite vs Hotel Simi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Elite. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Elite or Hotel Simi in Zermatt? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elite-zermatt-vs-hotel-simi-zermatt/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Elite vs Hotel Simi

Both are in Zermatt, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Zermatt
## [Elite](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elite-zermatt/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1383023/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Zermatt
## [Hotel Simi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-simi-zermatt/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1626981/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Elite

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 30 m apart.

### Why is Elite better than Hotel Simi?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is Hotel Simi better than Elite?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (418 vs 92), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Elite | Hotel Simi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+1.7) | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+2.5) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 92 | 418  (+326) |
| Rank in Zermatt | top 68% | top 69% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Distance to Zermatt centre | 60 m | 40 m |
| To public transport | 280 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 88 km | 88 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 133 | 132 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 42 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+2) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

30 m apart

## Elite or Hotel Simi: common questions

### Which is better, Elite or Hotel Simi?

Elite leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Elite or Hotel Simi?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Elite and Hotel Simi?

The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Hotel Simi vs Hotel Excelsior](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-excelsior-zermatt-vs-hotel-simi-zermatt/)
-   [Hotel Simi vs Hotel Parnass](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-parnass-zermatt-vs-hotel-simi-zermatt/)
-   [Hotel Simi vs Hotel Metropol and Spa Zermatt](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-metropol-and-spa-zermatt-zermatt-vs-hotel-simi-zermatt/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/elite-zermatt-vs-hotel-simi-zermatt/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/