Lille is a gorgeous city in Northern France, just near the Belgian border, and is ideally placed for a weekend trip from London, Paris or Brussels. On my recent weekend getaway to Lille I stayed at Hotel Kanai, located a few metres from Place Rihour and the Christmas markets. The hotel is in a small, renovated building on a pedestrian street and the friendly staff helped us with our luggage up the stairs to our room (there’s no lift).
The Room
We were in the double privilege room which was spacious and very light due to the huge windows which overlook the pedestrian shopping street. The room has individual air conditioning and free wifi. The wifi was painfully slow but they also have wired access which was probably faster but I didn’t get the chance to try. The bed was a bit soft for my liking but otherwise the room was clean and comfortable.
The Bathroom
The bathroom has been totally renovated in contemporary style and stocked with lovely citron scented soap.
The Location
The Hotel Kanai in Lille is located just along from the city’s two main squares, Place Rihour and the Grand Place (Place Charles de Gaulle). There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the vicinity but for better foodie options head to Vieux Lille 10 minutes walk away. The hotel is 30 metres from the metro where you can easily reach the main train stations, Gare Lille Europe and Gare Flanders as well as the popular museums La Piscine and LaM.
Summary
Hotel Kanai is in a brilliant location, has nicely renovated large rooms and friendly staff. It’s great value for money and a perfect hotel for a short break in Lille.
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