Hotel Kanaï

Lille


In the heart of the city centre's pedestrian zone, this hotel has 31 modern rooms in shades of brown, white and prune that are equipped with coffee makers, mosaic-tiled bathrooms and crisp linen. Privilège rooms are extra spacious. Breakfast (€12) includes fresh-squeezed orange juice, regional cheeses and locally made jams. No lift. Enter via rue de la Vieille Comédie.


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1. Vieille Bourse

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2. Opéra

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3. Chambre de Commerce

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4. Palais des Beaux Arts

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6. Le Tripostal

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7. Hôtel de Ville

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8. Porte de Paris

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