Lille

Set in a red-brick 15th-century hospital that is bisected by a quaint, white chapel, this upscale Marriott perfectly marries the architectural elements from this historical monument with contemporary needs of 21st-century guests. — Fodor's

It's hard to miss this glass, triangular hotel located just behind the train station, especially at night when it's bathed in blue light. — Fodor's

At this dependable midrange hotel halfway between Gare Lille-Flandres and the Grande Place, the 65 rooms mix vaguely antique furnishings with modern styling. — Lonely Planet

Location is everything at the Grand Hotel Bellevue, the only hotel directly facing Lille’s Grand Place. — The Telegraph

This boutique hotel hidden behind an office block facade in the very centre of town is a convenient base for serious shopping and self indulgence without breaking the bank. — The Telegraph

Flanders gets a burst of contemporary style in this remake of the Hôtel des Tours, offering mixed design touches, from old Flemish red-brick interiors on one side to a modern extension on the other. — The Telegraph

Located a little out of the centre on a peaceful quayside towards the Citadelle, the centrepiece of this listed 17th century monastery is its stunning rib-vaulted red brick cloister. — Time Out

You’re right in the heart of Vieux Lille in this stylish, friendly three-star hotel built in 1988. — The Telegraph

Blink and you miss the discreet opening to the courtyard of Clarance Hotel, a boutique five-star in an excellent spot in Vieux-Lille. — The Telegraph

Discover another side of Lille and its unexpected up-and-coming Cinderella quarter, just 10 minutes from the city centre, at this stylish hideaway with a great dining room. — The Telegraph

Shimmering above the Lille Europe Eurostar terminal and TGV railway station, where the old city meets the new, is the Crowne Plaza, with a discreet sideline in self-indulgence and unexpected treats. — The Telegraph

A smart aparthotel close to the historic centre of Lille, with a proper kitchen so you may make the most of the city and shop like a local. — The Telegraph

This great value three-star hotel is perfectly located next to the station and shopping centre and offers city views, a hearty breakfast and the option of a portable Wi-Fi router to carry around town in your pocket. — The Telegraph

In the heart of Lille but away from the bustle, four-star Novotel Lille Centre Grand Place is a solid choice for those who know what to expect from this dependable chain. — The Telegraph

Belle Epoque architecture mingles harmoniously with the modern world in Hotel Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place. — The Telegraph

The feel of a hostel with the privacy and comforts of an hotel. This is an unexpected friendly and eccentric bargain bolthole in the city centre. — The Telegraph

An audacious steel façade hints at the clever styling within this ultra-modern four-star hotel on the edge of Vieux-Lille. — The Telegraph

Mama Shelter brings its playful and affordable design to Lille with a hotel housed in a massive purpose-built building near the city’s two train stations. — The Telegraph

This practical, lift-equipped establishment offers 44 comfortable, if slightly faded and claustrophobic, rooms; the best have full-on views of bustling place de la Gare. — Lonely Planet

The fashion-forward style here reflects the owner's love for contemporary design, with chocolate-brown, beige and grey colour schemes and modern bathrooms. — Lonely Planet