Whether you’re on a musical pilgrimage to iconic Beale Street, exploring the legacies of Civil Rights icons, rolling down the Mighty Mississippi or checking out the sumptuous food and drink scene, there’s a Memphis hotel within steps of your key points of interest. From chic boutique hotels in reimagined historic spaces to brand names you know and love, find the right hotel in the right neighborhood for your Memphis itinerary.
Whether you’re on a musical pilgrimage to iconic Beale Street, exploring the legacies of Civil Rights icons, rolling down the Mighty Mississippi or checking out the sumptuous food and drink scene, there’s a Memphis hotel within steps of your key points of interest. From chic boutique hotels in reimagined historic spaces to brand names you know and love, find the right hotel in the right neighborhood for your Memphis itinerary.
Escape to Harbor Town
If you’re looking for a spot that’s both quiet and minutes from all the action, this is the neighborhood for you. Tucked into the residential island just north of Downtown Memphis known as Harbor Town (you might hear locals call it "Mud Island"), the luxurious River Inn offers 28 rooms or suites and an on-site restaurant with gorgeous views of the Mighty Mississippi River.
Boutique Hotels of the South Main Historic Arts District
If historic buildings reimagined as stylish hotels — in hip, artsy neighborhoods, no less — then this area is your mode. Known for its retro vibe, this district is close to Beale Street and features attractions like the National Civil Rights Museum and the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame. Plus, there’s an eclectic assortment of eateries as well as tons of public art in the area.
Hotel offerings include ARRIVE Hotel Memphis, where modern amenities like Apple TVs meld seamlessly with vintage furnishings. Also on-site at ARRIVE: a coffee and pastry shop, craft cocktails and shuffleboard. Down the street, the 128 oversized rooms of Central Station immerse guests in Memphis’ unique history and culture. Inside this century-old landmark, you’ll find music-driven cocktail bar Eight & Sand. New to the neighborhood: Hotel Pontotoc invites you to spend the night in one of 10 restored guest rooms, featuring a blend of modern amenities and classic touches. Grab a nightcap and some bar bites, like the charcuterie board or spinach dip, from the onsite bar, The Dame.
Memphis hotels are much more than places to stay. Find your next favorite hangout space, featuring rooftop bars, spas, must-try eateries, live DJs and more, at name-brand and boutique properties
Hotels Near Beale Street
Want to be just steps from Memphis’s iconic Beale Street, where blues and soul music spills out into the street from its many venues and Southern cooking beckons locals and visitors alike? While Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis is the only hotel located on Beale, quite a few Memphis hotels are just a quick stroll from the legendary thoroughfare as well. Familiar hotel chains within roughly half a mile of Beale Street include the Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn Memphis Downtown and the Westin Memphis Beale Street. See more hotels near Beale Street.
Renasant Convention Center-Area Hotels
The area encompassing the modernized Renasant Convention Center offers convention-goers and other guests easy access to top Memphis attractions. Near the convention center lies The Pyramid, a local icon that now houses a massive Bass Pro Shops offering immersive wilderness experiences, including Big Cypress Lodge, a log-cabin-inspired experience with an elegant twist. Also nearby are Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown and Sheraton Memphis Downtown.
Stay inside the Pyramid at Big Cypress Lodge. The cabin-themed hotel is the perfect base for exploring all Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid has to offer.
Stay in the Heart of Downtown Memphis
Central to all of downtown’s charm and fun, here you’ll be near it all. Stroll the riverfront. Take a ride on a riverboat. Catch a Redbirds game at AutoZone Park — or 901FC soccer. Find great restaurants, the trolley and other top attractions. The hotels are concentrated in the heart of Downtown Memphis, sometimes called the Central Business District or the Downtown Core.
- If it’s boutique and luxury offerings you’re after, this area has them. The iconic Peabody Memphis is the city's grand dame and is known for its traditions, elegance and lobby, one of the most beautiful and distinct in the country. The twice-daily Peabody Duck March alone is worth the stay, not to mention the on-site spa and restaurants. Boutique offerings include the ornate Hotel Napoleon, which is housed in the 1902-built Press Scimitar Building; chic, eclectic Hotel Indigo, which offers an homage to the city’s musical legacy with touches including a jukebox and live music lounge; and Hu. Hotel with modernist styling and sweeping views of the river. Don't miss the stylish rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Mississippi River.
- Familiar hotel brands dot the area as well: Comfort Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, DoubleTree By Hilton, La Quinta and more. Among the latest additions are the new Hilton Garden Inn, where bartenders at The Greyhound sling signature gin cocktails just steps from your room; and Moxy Memphis Downtown, possibly the most Instagram-friendly hotel in town with grab-and-go dining options and other amenities designed with millennial travelers in mind.
