Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Barrière de Lille

It's hard to miss this glass, triangular hotel located just behind the train station, especially at night when it's bathed in blue light. Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, modern rooms and suites are sleek and sparse, with floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets. The hotel's two restaurants and four bars serve fine northern European fare. In-house entertainment includes a casino with over 300 slot machines and 20 gaming tables, as well as a 1,200-seat theater. The hotel is a stone's throw from the Eurostar Terminal and close to Lille Flandres station. It's also walking distance to the old city center. The neighboring Parc de Dondaines provides a pretty backdrop for many room views and pleasant grounds for a postmeal stroll.