Stayed with some friends for 4 nights. Very well located close to ski lifts and also to restaurants, still a quiet place.
Rooms are good, with a nice mountain view from the balcony. Free wireless internet.
The hotel is good, somewhat basic in the looks. The dinner (we had half board) was rather good but not of gourmet class (as it was advertised on the homepage). It seemed like the chef had his day off once, when most of the menu was of canned origin. The other days were better though. Breakfast was good.
The staff was very friendly, and as in most places in Saas Fee they pick you up with the electromobile when you arrive at the bus station.

Why go to Zermatt when you can have it all here without the crowds?
This was our third stay at this wonderfully located hotel offering views of the majestic mountain peaks which encircle the area on three sides. It is located in valley adjacent to Zermatt. Like Zermatt, the village of Saas Fee does not permit autos to be driven through the village. Unlike Zermatt, Saas Fee is less crowded and a little less “touristy” than Zermatt offering a pleasant and relaxed vacation haven among the Swiss Alps. In the winter, Saas Fee is the mecca for many skiers, by summer, there is summer skiing on the Allalin Glacier and endless hiking and mountain bike possibilities.
This is a family owned and operated hotel in the village of Saas Fee which provides excellent and friendly service in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Your primary hosts for your stay are Sylvan and Linda Bumann who are both multilingual natives of the area and very familiar with area attractions and activities.
Upon arrival to Saas Fee either by car or Post Bus, you can call the hotel directly and they will provide you with pick up service to the hotel. This is also available upon your departure by notifying the owners of your day and time of your departure.
The rooms are a nice size by European standards and offer a dial up internet connection, satellite television, shower/Jacuzzi bath combination and blow dryer. Additionally a breakfast buffet is included which has a wide assortment of breads, meats, cheeses, cereals, eggs, fruits and juices. Half board is available for an additional charge which includes a regionally inspired four course meal which would put most cruise ship fare to shame. There are also themed nights which feature fondue and racclette. In the past few years we have spent what amounts to a month at the hotel and the meals have never been a disappointment. Seconds were also available if you did not get enough the first time around.
A stay at the Ambiente will not disappoint and leave you yearning for more.If you want to see the Matterhorn, do it on a day trip to Zermatt, but by all means give Saas Fee a try.

my wife and I stayed in the Ambiente for ten nights in july, 2009. A south faceing corner room with jacuzi bath. Pay for 7 nights and 3nights free with KUONI. We enjoyed every minute of our ten nights. We were looked after very well by Linda and the acordian playing Silvan. The meals were lovely and were asked if we wanted any more.
A super holiday and no complaints at all.

We have recently returned from a wonderful holiday to Saas-Fee and the Hotel Ambiente.

Over the years we have been to 16 other resorts in Switzerland but none of these prepared us for the sheer scale of the scenery in and around Saas-Fee. It is quite simply breathtaking.

As for the Hotel Ambiente, which is owned by Linda and Silvan, we chose it based on the other reviews we read on Trip Advisor and a gut feeling that it would be our kind of hotel.

From the moment we arrived and were greeted by Linda we felt at home. We had a very nice room with a balcony and a brilliant view of the glaciers and the huge mountain peaks. After settling in we went down to the lounge and Silvan appeared and introduced himself to us. Both Silvan and Linda are exceptionally good hosts with Silvan being particularly good at bringing guests together. Several times he invited us to join him for coffee and schnapps and on one occasion he asked if we would like to go for a stroll through the village and call at a local bar for drinks. This we thoroughly enjoyed and are sure would not have happened in many hotels.

The food during our stay was probably the best we have experienced in Switzerland with second helpings of soup and main course always available. The presentation of the food was also first class.

We look forward to returning one day to Saas-Fee and the Hotel Ambiente.