What’s the difference between Platz and Ort when they are used in the sense of place?
I know each can have different meanings on their own (e.g. Platz can mean city square and Ort can mean village), but what when you’re talking about a place in a generic sense? For example:
I know a place. – Ich weiß einen Platz.
Is there a place to stay overnight nearby? – Gibt es einen Platz in der Nähe zum Übernachten?
In these generic cases, is Platz or Ort preferred?