Mama Shelter Lille

As the latest addition to the Mama Shelter group, Mama Shelter Lille continues the brand's unique blend of quirky design, creature comforts and a retro-chic sense of fun. Set in a custom-built property on stilts, a stone's throw from Lille Europe Train Station, you can get the Eurostar practically to the front door - an added bonus. Guestrooms range across the Mama Shelter scale from small to extra large. Interiors were conceived by design guru Jalil Amor and are effortlessly chic, with exposed concrete ceilings juxtaposed against jazzy, monochrome patterned carpets and warm, back-lit headboards. The XXL rooms are the best for families since they offer a separate living room, but at 69 euros it wouldn't break the bank to book separate doubles. Nostalgia-inducing arcade games feature in the hotel lobby, leading onto the cosy bar and restaurant. Sample one of the innovative cocktails at the bar, with plenty of local flavour, while the kids peruse the children's menu. Head through the restaurant to the patio out back for drinks by the firepit. On weekends there are live DJs and a great atmosphere, and the free games will keep kids entertained while parents unwind with a glass of wine. A great base for a city break, particularly for families or young couples.