Hermitage Gantois

The Location...The 15th century gothic building occupied by the exclusive Hotel Hermitage Gantois is set in beautiful Gardens in the heart of Lille.

The listed 15th century building with its gothic facade and features, is occupied by the exclusive Hotel Hermitage Gantois is set in the beautiful Gardens in the heart of Lille. Business and leisure travelers alike would benefit greatly from the central location of this hotel and the transport networks available around it. About 12km away from the Lille Lesquin airport, the nearest train station to Hermitage Gantois is Lille Flandres about 800m away. The Mairie de Lille tube station can also be accessed at approximately 500m.

Area attractions around Hotel Hermitage Gantois, Lille...

Hotel Hermitage Gantois, situated squarely in the heart of Lille offers the best of Lille`s entertainment. Lille has the second biggest museum of France after the Louvre. The museum of Natural History exhibits its rich collections of thousands of birds and mammals. Lille Grand Palais, 800m from the hotel, consists of 3 types of activities: professional exhibitions-conferences, shows and concerts. Loitering through the old town, settlements of an old palace from the 15th century (Palais Rihour) can be appreciated for its flaboyount gothic architecture. Not to be missed is Meert, in the old town, less than one km away, for sweets, cakes and pastries (in operation since 1761) and is famed for its gaufres (waffles), said to be favourites of General Charles de Gaulle. Behind the flamboyant 1839 facade the shop offers a range of mouthwatering temptations, such as chocolates, fondants and marrons glaces.

Facilities at Hotel Hermitage Gantois, Lille...

Hotel hermitage Gantois, Lille, with its contemporary decor, is marvelously superimposed with the building`s gothic architecture. The reception at the front offers 24 hr service, the staff in general offer exceptional service. Formerly a courtyard, the atrium bar (under a large glass roof) is overlooked on three sides by the historic buildings that comprise the hotel, giving the feel of a postmodern public square. The hotel features two restaurants, L'Estaminet Gantois for casual dining in a natural Flandres setting, L'Hermitage Gantois features original vaulted ceililings and specializes in meat and fish dishes. The hotel provides conference facilities, Internet access, room service and a safe at the reception.

Room amenities at Hotel Hermitage Gantois, Lille...

Hotel Hermitage Gantois, Lille has 3 floors of 67 rooms and suites, while all air-conditioned guestrooms combine a historical environment with modern comfort and facilities. Each room varies from the other and they are located around the courtyard and the ancient hospice, now a `in flower' patio, a historical monument. All rooms contain carrara marble bathrooms, Louis XV-style seats and chairs designed by Philippe Starck, telephone, Satellite TV, a minibar, safe, and a hairdryer. This historic building provides Internet accesss in all rooms to keep guests connected with the real world.