Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
4 star hotelHotel2 Boulevard Carnot, Lille, 59000, FranceHoused in a stunning example of Haussmann-era architecture, the Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place is only three minutes from all the charm of Old Lille. Le Royale Bar is cosy and laid back - ideal for sharing cocktails and charcuterie platters before dinner, for which you'll have hundreds of options across Lille.
Eco-friendly: This hotel participates in Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.
Arriving in Lille
0.4 mi from Lille Europe
While you are in Lille
0.1 mi from Column of the Goddess
Very Good
Good to know
- Great reception
- Friendly service
Very good romantic hotel. Close to the city center and train stations.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Internet access
- Safe
- Housekeeping
Rooms
Each room includes a flat-screen satellite TV, free wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities and a hair dryer.
Location
The magnificent Opéra is only a minute from the hotel, Euralille shopping centre is just a six-minute walk away, and a 13-minute amble will take you to the Grand Palais. The hotel is just a 12-minute stroll from Lille Europe Station, so getting to and from your Eurostar train is a breeze. Nearby Rihour Métro station, plus local bus and tram stops, all give you easy access to the rest of the city.
Our hints & tips
Built in 1903, this hotel is packed with period features, including a grand sweeping staircase and large windows. The spacious breakfast area will ease you into a day exploring. Set behind the Opera building and moments from the Grand Place, this hotel is in a perfect location for exploring the chocolate box-sized city of Lille.
Arriving in Lille
0.4 mi from Lille Europe
While you are in Lille
0.1 mi from Column of the Goddess
Very Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Great reception
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
51%
Family –
21%
Business –
19%
Solo –
9%
Rated 4.2/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good romantic hotel. Close to the city center and train stations.
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Great City Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 82%.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 97% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 83% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 92%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 67% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Negative: 57% complained about the room service.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 88% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 94% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 94%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Negative: 80% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 57% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 80% complained about the restaurant service.
Good internet service
- Positive: 74% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 78% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: 63% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Negative: 73% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 55% criticized the plain hotel.
Quite clean
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 96% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Only 52% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 70% thought it was clean.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 70% criticized the plain hotel.
- Negative: 73% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 81%.
- Negative: For 91%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 60% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 78% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 77% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 86% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Decent vibe
- Positive: 72% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 82% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 95% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Only 57% thought, the hotel was stylish.
- Negative: 90% criticized the unstylish hotel.
- Negative: 70% criticized the plain hotel.
- Negative: 88% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 75% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 93%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 82%.
- Negative: 62% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 84% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 71% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 86% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Room is all right
- Positive: 96% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the balcony.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 62%.
- Neutral: Only 52% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 75% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 70% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 87% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 78%.
- Negative: 89% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 76% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 93%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 64% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 72% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 83% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Amenities are not the best
- Positive: 82% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: 50% said the architecture was not spectacular.
- Negative: 51% thought the building wasn't nice.
- Negative: 100% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 82% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 67% found the grounds unpleasant.
More comfort would be nice
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 62%.
- Neutral: For only 63%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 70% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 78%.
- Negative: 64% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 75% found the grounds unpleasant.
Bar could improve
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 60%.
- Neutral: For only 59%, the noise level was all right.
- Negative: 70% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 80%.
- Negative: 63% criticized the small bathroom.
Food could be better
- Negative: 57% did not enjoy the desserts.
- Negative: 100% found the side dishes unedible.
- Negative: For 73%, the dining experience was not enjoyable.
- Negative: 100% said the vegetarian options were not great.
- Negative: 100% found the side dishes unedible.
Wellness & sports facilities could be improved
