The Peabody is not quite as buttoned-up as one would expect from such a grand, historic, luxury property -- the place where Elvis Presley also had his senior prom. The hotel is probably most famous for its twice-daily duck parade, a quirky tradition that dates back to the 1930s in which a group of trained ducks are paraded through the lobby to the large marble fountain. There they swim all day before being ceremoniously walked back up to their home on the roof. There are plenty of more sophisticated features, including Chez Philippe, rated one of the most romantic restaurants in the country. The 464 rooms include 15 suites as well as an exclusive club level with concierge service and free drinks and snacks. Staying here is not easy on the wallet, but some may consider the price worth the charm.
The Peabody is not quite as buttoned-up as one would expect from such a grand, historic, luxury property -- the place where Elvis Presley also had his senior prom. The hotel is probably most famous for its twice-daily duck parade, a quirky tradition that dates back to the 1930s in which a group of trained ducks are paraded through the lobby to the large marble fountain. There they swim all day before being ceremoniously walked back up to their home on the roof. There are plenty of more sophisticated features, including Chez Philippe, rated one of the most romantic restaurants in the country. The 464 rooms include 15 suites as well as an exclusive club level with concierge service and free drinks and snacks. Staying here is not easy on the wallet, but some may consider the price worth the charm.
The 144-room, mid-range Hampton Inn provides what guests have come to expect from the brand -- it's not extraordinary or indulgent but does the job -- and Memphis' vibrant Beale Street Entertainment District is right around the corner. Some guest rooms have balconies with Memphis skyline views, and all are basic, spacious, and clean, and come with flat-screen TVs and desks with ergonomic chairs. Suites have separate living areas and kitchenettes. The hotel has a small fitness center, an indoor pool and hot tub, a free hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests looking for a boutique option with more style may want to consider the Madison Hotel, a few blocks away, though rates will be higher.
The 144-room, mid-range Hampton Inn provides what guests have come to expect from the brand -- it's not extraordinary or indulgent but does the job -- and Memphis' vibrant Beale Street Entertainment District is right around the corner. Some guest rooms have balconies with Memphis skyline views, and all are basic, spacious, and clean, and come with flat-screen TVs and desks with ergonomic chairs. Suites have separate living areas and kitchenettes. The hotel has a small fitness center, an indoor pool and hot tub, a free hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests looking for a boutique option with more style may want to consider the Madison Hotel, a few blocks away, though rates will be higher.
The upper-middle-range, all-suite Residence Inn Memphis Downtown, housed in a 1930s Art Deco building, is within walking distance of the Beale Street music clubs, and several other downtown attractions. The 90 rooms range from Studios to Two-Bedroom Suites with Mississippi River views, and come with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- their size and kitchens make them especially suited to families, groups, and travelers on extended stays. Breakfast is free, and the hotel offers a free grocery shopping service and evening receptions with free wine and beer a few nights a week. The hotel also has a fitness center, a business center, and a lovely rooftop terrace that's open in the warmer months. Be aware that this is a smoke-free hotel, and guests will be charged an extra $250 for smoking in their rooms.
The upper-middle-range, all-suite Residence Inn Memphis Downtown, housed in a 1930s Art Deco building, is within walking distance of the Beale Street music clubs, and several other downtown attractions. The 90 rooms range from Studios to Two-Bedroom Suites with Mississippi River views, and come with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- their size and kitchens make them especially suited to families, groups, and travelers on extended stays. Breakfast is free, and the hotel offers a free grocery shopping service and evening receptions with free wine and beer a few nights a week. The hotel also has a fitness center, a business center, and a lovely rooftop terrace that's open in the warmer months. Be aware that this is a smoke-free hotel, and guests will be charged an extra $250 for smoking in their rooms.
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The three-pearl Holiday Inn Select Memphis Downtown (Beale Street) is in a great location, across from the famous Peabody Hotel and a six-minute walk to Beale Street’s nightclubs and other attractions. Its 190 traditionally styled rooms are fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Executive Club Level Rooms have additional mini-fridges and microwaves. An outdoor pool with a sundeck and a small fitness center add to the property's appeal as well. But travelers may also want to consider the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street.
The three-pearl Holiday Inn Select Memphis Downtown (Beale Street) is in a great location, across from the famous Peabody Hotel and a six-minute walk to Beale Street’s nightclubs and other attractions. Its 190 traditionally styled rooms are fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Executive Club Level Rooms have additional mini-fridges and microwaves. An outdoor pool with a sundeck and a small fitness center add to the property's appeal as well. But travelers may also want to consider the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street.
The three-pearl Hilton Memphis is a high-rise business hotel in East Memphis, with a large conference center that hosts a number of functions throughout the year. At a 20-minute drive from downtown, tourists will likely find its location less than ideal. The property's 405 guest rooms are contemporary and fairly attractive, with stylish wallpaper and tufted headboards, and all come with flat-screen TVs, large work desks, and coffeemakers with free coffee, but there are no mini-fridges or microwaves, and Wi-Fi is free only for Hilton Honors members. Features are a highlight, with two full-service restaurants on-site, room service, a sizable outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Travelers looking for a stay with free breakfast can check out the nearby mid-range Staybridge Suites Memphis – Poplar Ave East, which also offers spacious suites.
The three-pearl Hilton Memphis is a high-rise business hotel in East Memphis, with a large conference center that hosts a number of functions throughout the year. At a 20-minute drive from downtown, tourists will likely find its location less than ideal. The property's 405 guest rooms are contemporary and fairly attractive, with stylish wallpaper and tufted headboards, and all come with flat-screen TVs, large work desks, and coffeemakers with free coffee, but there are no mini-fridges or microwaves, and Wi-Fi is free only for Hilton Honors members. Features are a highlight, with two full-service restaurants on-site, room service, a sizable outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Travelers looking for a stay with free breakfast can check out the nearby mid-range Staybridge Suites Memphis – Poplar Ave East, which also offers spacious suites.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis Downtown is a 280-room upper-middle-range hotel that's a 10-minute walk to the Beale Street Entertainment District. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with premium channels, tea/coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but decor is a bit dated, and guests have complained about cleanliness and faulty maintenance. The hotel does have an outdoor rooftop pool open in the summer months, a fitness room, and a T.G.I. Friday's on-site. This area of the city has several comparably priced hotels, and travelers might want to also check out the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis – Beale Street, which includes breakfast in the room rate.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis Downtown is a 280-room upper-middle-range hotel that's a 10-minute walk to the Beale Street Entertainment District. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with premium channels, tea/coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but decor is a bit dated, and guests have complained about cleanliness and faulty maintenance. The hotel does have an outdoor rooftop pool open in the summer months, a fitness room, and a T.G.I. Friday's on-site. This area of the city has several comparably priced hotels, and travelers might want to also check out the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis – Beale Street, which includes breakfast in the room rate.
Connected to the Memphis Cook Convention Center, the 600-room upper-middle-range Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel is especially convenient for business travelers. Rooms are large and modern, with pops of teal amid an earth-tone color palette, but some guests have complained about highway and interior noise. The hotel also has an indoor pool surrounded by windows and an outdoor sundeck, a fitness center with up-to-date cardio- and weight-training equipment, and an on-site restaurant and bar. While walks to the tourist-friendly downtown attractions are long, the hotel is on the Main Street Trolley line, about a 10-minute ride to Beale Street. The Madison Hotel offers ultra-stylish rooms and a boutique setting a bit closer to the tourist-friendly areas of downtown, though rates will be higher.
Connected to the Memphis Cook Convention Center, the 600-room upper-middle-range Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel is especially convenient for business travelers. Rooms are large and modern, with pops of teal amid an earth-tone color palette, but some guests have complained about highway and interior noise. The hotel also has an indoor pool surrounded by windows and an outdoor sundeck, a fitness center with up-to-date cardio- and weight-training equipment, and an on-site restaurant and bar. While walks to the tourist-friendly downtown attractions are long, the hotel is on the Main Street Trolley line, about a 10-minute ride to Beale Street. The Madison Hotel offers ultra-stylish rooms and a boutique setting a bit closer to the tourist-friendly areas of downtown, though rates will be higher.
A two-pearl chain hotel in the center of downtown Memphis, Sleep Inn at Court Square is a five-minute walk from the Mississippi River and 20-minute walk to Beale Street. Graceland is a 12-minute drive from the hotel. The 124 rooms are in need of some sprucing, though they do include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The rest of the hotel looks a bit tired and could do with a refurbishment. Noteworthy features are limited to a small (and dated) fitness center and free hot buffet breakfast; the hotel is noticeably lacking a swimming pool and full restaurant. While it's further from downtown Memphis, Days Inn Memphis at Graceland is closer to Graceland and includes a swimming pool for similar rates.
A two-pearl chain hotel in the center of downtown Memphis, Sleep Inn at Court Square is a five-minute walk from the Mississippi River and 20-minute walk to Beale Street. Graceland is a 12-minute drive from the hotel. The 124 rooms are in need of some sprucing, though they do include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. The rest of the hotel looks a bit tired and could do with a refurbishment. Noteworthy features are limited to a small (and dated) fitness center and free hot buffet breakfast; the hotel is noticeably lacking a swimming pool and full restaurant. While it's further from downtown Memphis, Days Inn Memphis at Graceland is closer to Graceland and includes a swimming pool for similar rates.
This mid-range Staybridge Suites has 114 apartment-style studio or one-bedroom suites with kitchens. The hotel is located in the East Memphis business district -- about a 20-minute drive to downtown -- and caters to guests on extended stays. Near the corporate headquarters of Kroger, Service Master, and International Paper, the hotel sees many business travelers, and the sober, earth-toned decor has a sharp, modern look. There is an outdoor pool, a small fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights, and free Wi-Fi. The evening social hours with free drinks and hors d'oeuvres is an especially nice touch at an otherwise straightforward chain outpost.
This mid-range Staybridge Suites has 114 apartment-style studio or one-bedroom suites with kitchens. The hotel is located in the East Memphis business district -- about a 20-minute drive to downtown -- and caters to guests on extended stays. Near the corporate headquarters of Kroger, Service Master, and International Paper, the hotel sees many business travelers, and the sober, earth-toned decor has a sharp, modern look. There is an outdoor pool, a small fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights, and free Wi-Fi. The evening social hours with free drinks and hors d'oeuvres is an especially nice touch at an otherwise straightforward chain outpost.
This Memphis Comfort Inn offers a pretty solid value considering its prime downtown location: The property is across from Mud Island River Park and a short drive away from Beale Street. Guest rooms are clean and spacious. A big plus at the Comfort Inn is that it offers a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with views of downtown and the Mississippi River.
This Memphis Comfort Inn offers a pretty solid value considering its prime downtown location: The property is across from Mud Island River Park and a short drive away from Beale Street. Guest rooms are clean and spacious. A big plus at the Comfort Inn is that it offers a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with views of downtown and the Mississippi River.