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■ "REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS" Jalan OF THE YEAR Best Hotel to Stay Award (Breakfast Category)
3rd place in the Chugoku/Shikoku block, 101-300 rooms category

Vessel Hotel REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS (Head office: 4-27, Minami-Honjo 3-chome, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; President: Yoshiro Seo; hereinafter Vessel Hotels), which operates hotels nationwide under the vision "We love you, your family, and this city.," has won third place in the Jaran Award 2024 Jaran (Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture; Manager: Hirohide Setoguchi) was awarded third place in the "Jalan of the Year 2024" Jalan Award for Best Inn to Stay (Breakfast Category) in Ehime Prefecture in the 101-300 room category.

■What is the "Jalan Award"?
Jalan has been holding the Jalan Awards since 2012 with the aim of recognizing accommodation facilities and regions that have achieved outstanding results that year. The Jalan Awards 2024 will mark the 12th time the awards have been presented and presented. Since the launch of its service, Jalan has been discovering and promoting the appeal of accommodation facilities and regions. By sharing and recognizing the outstanding efforts of accommodation facilities, the Jalan Awards are held with the hope of conveying the appeal of accommodation facilities to many people and contributing to the evolution and development of the travel industry.

The travel information service "Jalan.net" and the "Jalan Research Center," a tourism survey and research and regional development organization, have announced the "Jalan Award 2024" (Chugoku/Shikoku region), which will recognize accommodation facilities in the Chugoku/Shikoku region that have achieved outstanding results over the course of the 2024 fiscal year (April 2024 to March 2025).

■ About the award-winning hotels
REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS
The hotel enjoys a prime location adjacent to Iyotetsu Matsuyama City Station. The hotel's concept is "THE STATION," and it features "Iyotetsu Rooms," a concept room inspired by trains. Guest rooms offer views of the tramway from the windows, and the design is designed to allow not only train enthusiasts but a wide range of guests to enjoy the feeling of a train journey. Matsuyama City Station, a transportation hub within Matsuyama City, is a hub for many forms of transportation, including trains, local buses, express buses, and airport limousines, and offers convenient access to major tourist spots such as the Matsuyama Castle area and the Dogo Onsen area. The hotel also features public bath with sauna and a private family bath, providing a comfortable space for both overnight guests and day-trippers.
Official website: https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/ref/matsuyama/

■ About the breakfast buffet
~ "Departing from REF Matsuyama City Station! Breakfast for a trip to Matsuyama and Ehime"

For breakfast, we offer Ehime's signature regional cuisine, as well as an "experience-based menu" where you can enjoy plating your own favorite ingredients. Enjoy your morning while experiencing the food culture of various parts of the prefecture. As a unique attraction of Ehime, the "Citrus Kingdom," we also offer a citrus juice tasting and original sweets made with citrus fruits. The food is presented on "Tobe ware," a traditional craft designated by the country. Enjoy the charm of the region with a breakfast that pays attention to detail, from the tableware to the food.

　
We offer local dishes such as Ehime's signature dish, "Taimeshi," as well as Matsuyama Moburimeshi, Matsuyama Nabeyaki Udon, and Yawatahama Champon, as well as local delicacies such as Matsuyamaage and Kumayama Fu Miso miso soup and imotaki. For drinks, we offer juices made from Unshu mandarins, as well as Himepon, Setoka, Kanpei, and Kawachi Bankan. We also have sake from Matsuyama's local brewery, Ishizuchi Sake Brewery, so you can enjoy it from the morning.

[Price (tax included)]
For guests staying at the hotel: Adults 1,800 yen / 6-12 years old 900 yen / Children 5 and under free
Visitors: Adults 2,000 yen / 4-12 years old 1,000 yen / Children under 3 years old free

■ Service Features
・Children under 18 years old can sleep in the same bed as their parents or grandparents for free.
・For children, we offer a wide range of rental items such as cribs, as well as complimentary baby amenities and baby supplies such as diapers and wipes. We also recommend this hotel for families traveling with small children.
・We provide a full range of free amenities, including cleansing, facial wash, lotion, etc. Amenities are available for both men and women.
- A complimentary welcome drink will be provided upon arrival.