The historic structures that make up Cour Des Loges are joined by winding staircases and passageways called traboules that are common in Lyon. The hotel is decorated in an Italian Renaissance style, with some modern decor in the bar and other common areas. Its central courtyard, which houses the Les Loges restaurant, is flooded with light from a glass ceiling and surrounded by arched walkways, while the bar is dimly lit and atmospheric, with arched ceilings and illuminated shelves. Even the meeting rooms have Old World decor, with wood-beamed ceilings and hand-painted murals. There’s also a small rooftop garden where guests can relax with a bottle of wine.

Cour Des Loges sits in the heart of Lyon’s old town, surrounded by quaint, cobblestone, pedestrian-only streets, with many shops and restaurants nearby. Access by car in this tourist-heavy area is limited, and guests must call the hotel before arriving. The hotel is around the corner from the Musee Miniature et Cinema, a charming museum with miniature settings and movie props. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Basilica Notre Dame de Fourvière and a 12-minute walk over the Saône river to the Musée des Beaux Arts. The Lyon St Exupéry Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Charles de Gaulle Airport, outside Paris, is a full four and a half hours away by car or a little over an hour by plane.

The hotel’s 60 rooms are atmospheric and individually decorated. Many have wood-beamed ceilings and come with such features as hand-carved wooden headboards, antique armoires, velvety fabrics, and fine artwork, though some guests complain that decor is dark, and rooms are dimly lit. Some rooms have fireplaces and gardens. Some of the rooms are quite small, like the Small Mezzanine rooms, which have loft bedrooms with access to the rest of the room via a staircase. Suites offer the most space and have separate living rooms. Bathrooms are outfitted with a mix of gleaming modern and old-fashioned fixtures, though bathtubs in the bedrooms in certain units can pose privacy issues for some. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, robes and slippers, safes, and hairdryers.

The hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Les Loges, serves fine food in an elegant courtyard setting, but it's not open every day. Café-Épicerie is a bistro-style restaurant that also sells oils, vinegars, and other condiments (and is open seven days a week). There’s an atmospheric, dimly lit bar and a separate smoker’s lounge. The indoor pool is lit up by glowing green lights and housed in a space with arched ceilings. The spa offers a variety of treatments and has a wooden hot tub in a glass-walled room, along with a sauna, steam room, sensory showers, and a relaxation room, plus there's a small fitness center. The concierge staff can provide sightseeing advice and restaurant bookings. Meeting rooms with antique decor are available to rent, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.