Lille

It would be difficult to imagine a better location foe a hotel.

Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook the impressive Grand Place, while the main entrance is on a quiet side-street. Architecturally in keeping with its imposing surroundings, this traditional and stylish hotel has an English bar, the "Windsor", and a comfortable lounge. All 60 rooms have bathroom, satellite tv, telephone, minibar and free wifi. American buffet breakfast.

Midweek supplement (except July and August): £19

Just 10 minutes or so walk from the station, this superb hotel is ideally situated for the main stores, restaurants and bars with the old town of Lille almost on the doorstep. This is an hotel to treasure.

The attention to detail is impressive with modern art prints vying for attention from every angle. There is a very pleasant bar (serving also as the breakfast room)and lounge areas on each floor adjacent to the sweeping staircase. Rooms are individually and tastefully decorated with bathrooms with hairdryer, TV, telephone, minibar and soundproofing. Continental breakfast.

Midweek supplement: £6 (except August). Triple room reduction: £9

In the heart of Lille's historic Old Town, only ten minutes walk from Lille Europe station, this modern, excellently appointed and extensively renovated hotel enjoys both a tranquil side-street setting and yet is perfectly located for sightseeing, shopping and the many fine restaurants.

There is a large pleasant reception/lounge area, bar and restaurant and both courtyard and small rooftop terraces. The 64 rooms are tastefully decorated, with bath and shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, telephone and minibar, and include a number of duplex rooms ideal for families. American buffet breakfast.

Midweek supplement: £14 (except Jul/Aug). Superior room: £7. 50% off staying Sunday night (min. 2 night stay) all year

Completely refurbished during 2004 and just a short walk from the Eurostar terminal, this modern hotel forms a corner of the enormous Eurolille shopping centre, just 5 minutes walk from the centre of Lille and the old town.

There is a panoramic view from the lounge on the first floor which doubles as a breakfast room. All 97 rooms have bath, shower and WC, TV and telephone. Continental breakfast is included.

Midweek supplement: £10 (except between 9 July and 23 Aug)