Lille, FranceEuralille
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
Fifteenth-century Flemish hospice
Euralille Lille, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottFifteenth-century Flemish hospice
A medieval charitable hospice for five centuries, the red-brick complex retains the quiet rhythm of its enclosed cloisters and courtyards.
“There's a massive stained glass window on the façade, an old hospice room, still intact, and a 17th century chapel.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Philippe Starck Lucite chairs meet authentic Louis XV oak paneling across historic chambers.
Listed
An on-site estaminet serves Flemish carbonade and regional cheeses in vaulted dining rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s hard to imagine how a hotelier with a historical bent could do better in terms of raw material than the gorgeous 15th-century hospice building in old Flemish-style Lille that now houses L’Hermitage Gantois.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Palais des Beaux-Arts is a five-minute walk, and the Grand Place sits ten minutes away through central Lille.
The rooms
Most bedrooms look inward onto the courtyard gardens, with exposed timber beams and deep marble bathtubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor swimming pool is lit in vivid blue, lined with black loungers along a stone deck.
The spa
Private treatment rooms with metallic mosaic walls host bodywork and facials developed with Olivier Claire and Comfort Zone.
The hammam
A traditional steam hammam curves beneath an arched ceiling, finished in mosaic tile with purple cove lighting.
Restaurant
L'Estaminet Gantois
Red banquettes sit under vaulted brick arches, where regional dishes like Welsh and potjevleesch accompany draft northern beers.
How it began
Alabaster merchant Jean de Le Cambe founded the hospice in 1462, and it cared for patients continuously until 1995.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.