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Press Release

【Grand Mercure】[Mercure] Received "jalan Chain Hotel Ranking 2024 / Selling Chain Hotel category: 1st place"

Jalan announced on September 1, 2025. 22 hotels that opened in Rebrand on April 1, 2024 were selected.

"Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa" (pictured) will sell "free plan for elementary school students and younger" until the end of October

The 22 hotels (*1) of the hotel brands “Grand Mercure” and “Mercure” developed by Ako, the world’s largest hospitality group based in Paris, France (Japanese corporation: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Dean Daniels) were selected as the No. 1 in the chain hotels listed on “jalan net” for the year 2024. (*2)

*1:22 hotels opened in Rebrand on April 1, 2024
*2: The ranking is for chain hotels with more than 5 facilities in two prefectures (as of March 31, 2025)

◾️jalan Chain Hotel Ranking 2024" Details: https://www.jalan.net/biz/theme/award/ (external site)

Recommended this fall "Gra Mel's Autumn Trip -All-inclusive Journey to Enjoy with Your Five Senses"

All-inclusive (*3) The 22 hotels in "Grand Mercure" and "Mercure" have released the "Gra Mel's Autumn Journey" page that introduces accommodation plans, food experiences and services that can be enjoyed this fall, as well as nearby sightseeing spots and scenic spots.

◾"Gra Mel's Autumn Trip": https://accor-resorts-japan.jp/lp/autumn2025/
*3: No lunch is served, some fees are charged, and some items are included depending on the hotel.
"Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park" does not offer dinner

"Free plan for elementary school students and younger" Hotels on sale

The hotels listed below sell "free plan for elementary school students and younger", which is recommended when planning an autumn trip.

◾️Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa
https://grand-mercure-iseshima-resortandspa.jp/plan/kid_free_direct/

◾️Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
https://grand-mercure-lakebiwa-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free-all_inclusive/

◾️Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa
https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free_all-inclusive/

◾️Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids_stay_free_202506/

◾️Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
https://mercure-miyagizao-resortandspa.jp/plan/1stanniversaryplan/

◾️Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
https://mercure-urabandai-resortandspa.jp/plan/1stanniversaryplan/

◾️Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
https://mercure-naganomatsushiro-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free-direct/

◾️Mercure Toyama Tonami Resort & Spa
https://mercure-toyamatonami-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free-direct/

◾️Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa
https://mercure-wakayamakushimoto-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free-all_inclusive/

◾️Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa
https://mercure-tottoridaisen-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-free-stay-all-inclusive/

(The sales period varies from hotel to hotel and may be changed or terminated without notice)