At the heart of Geneva's picturesque Old Town, this cluster of four buildings dating back to the 13th and 16th centuries has been lovingly transformed into an unassuming luxury hotel, offering a genuine and discreet alternative to the city's glitzy lakeside palaces. These buildings leaning against the old boundary walls of the city belonged successively to the Bishops of Geneva and the distinguished Chouet de la Rive family, who consolidated the structure in the 17th century in Italian style. Les Armures is a city landmark and Geneva oldest cafe, a popular spot among locals and a compulsory stop for visitors. The restaurant serves a classic French gourmet cuisine while in the cellar; the Carnotzet offers cheese specialities including raclette and fondue. Les Armures has been a magnet for foreign dignitaries wishing to discover the true soul of this otherwise international city and Les Armures has welcome such famous guests as presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy.Les Armures is obviously ideally located to discover the treasures of the Old Town and its picturesque pedestrian street lined by mediaeval and Renaissance buildings. Yet it is within a five minute walk from the shopping district and the lakefront promenade.Today, this charming hotel with 32 rooms only, including 5 Junior Suites is run personally by the Borgeat-Granges family, offering luxury yet unpretentious accommodation and excellent dining.