Place d'Armes Hotel

Place d'Armes Hotel stands at 625 St. Ann Street in the French Quarter, Louisiana, just steps from Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo. The Mississippi riverfront and the French Market are a few minutes' walk, and Canal Street is about fifteen minutes away on foot. The hotel is made up of several restored buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries arranged around a landscaped courtyard, giving it the intimate, village-like feel characteristic of the older Quarter. The mid-range property offers Queen rooms, King rooms and Courtyard Rooms, with nightly rates typically between about US$130 and US$280. Rooms vary in layout because of the age and shape of the buildings, and some open directly onto the courtyard. Amenities include a swimming pool set in the courtyard and a complimentary continental breakfast, which is a convenient start to a day of sightseeing. The hotel does not operate a large restaurant, but its location places guests within a short walk of famous cafes, oyster bars and Creole restaurants around Jackson Square and Decatur Street. The service style is that of a small hotel: friendly, personal and less formal than the large chain properties nearby. It suits couples, history-minded travelers and visitors who prefer a quiet, central base over a large resort-style hotel. Because it is close to the Square's street performers, artists and horse-drawn carriages, the area is busy during the day and evening, though the interior courtyard is calm. The Jackson Square setting makes the hotel especially convenient for walking tours, ghost tours and the riverfront ferry and steamboat docks. Parking is limited in the Quarter, so visitors often use a nearby garage or valet arrangement for a fee, and many choose to leave vehicles behind altogether. Advance booking is advisable for festival weekends, when the hotel's small size means rooms sell out quickly.