Legend lives on at The Peabody, Memphis’s grandest address. Deep in the downtown district, it’s just blocks from the relics of rock ‘n’ roll and blues that made Memphis famous, including Beale Street, Gibson Guitar Factory, Sun Studio, and Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Its most famous residents arrived in 1933, when the General Manager put his hunting decoy ducks in the fountain after a tipple or two of Tennessee whiskey. In 1940, a circus trainer taught them to ‘march’ and they still perform twice a day for guests (needless to say, duck isn’t on the menu here). That’s not the only custom that lives on, there’s the Peabody Afternoon Tea, the extravagant Sunday Brunch, and the simple tradition of indulgence, with the 5 restaurants and bars, Grecian-style pool and whirlpool, summertime rooftop parties, and Feathers Spa.
Amenities
Bar
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Close to City Centre
Where is it
Right in downtown Memphis, this hotel is just blocks from Beale Street, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Gibson Guitar Factory, FedEx Forum, Sun Studio, Orpheum Theatre, Memphis Cook Convention Center, and plenty of bars, restaurants, and live music venues.
Hotel information
464 rooms and suites. All featuring 42” flatscreen TV with premium cable channels, complimentary WiFi access, smartphone dock alarm clock, motion sensor floor lighting, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and bathrobes.
Traditional Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Superior Rooms are located on floors 4-11, and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Deluxe Rooms are slightly more spacious, with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Executive Rooms have a sitting area, large closet and bathroom with dressing area, and are located away from elevators and vending areas, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Capriccio Grill (Italian steakhouse, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch). Chez Philippe (classic French cuisine, open for afternoon tea and dinner Thurs - Sun). Peabody Corner Bar (serving drinks and bar bites, with regular live music). Lobby Bar (serving drinks and light bites). Peabody Deli & Desserts (deli and bakery). Room service*.
Daily rooftop parties from April to August. Live music from 4.00-7.00pm every Thursday and Friday in the Peabody Corner Bar. Daily happy hour.
The Peabody Athletic Club (grecian-style heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness centre). Feathers Spa*. Peabody Duck March (in hotel lobby, daily at 11:00am and 5:00pm).
WiFi access (included in resort fee). Self-parking $26 plus tax per night, and Valet parking $35 plus tax per night (payable locally, fees subject to change). Laundry service*. Gift shop.
This hotel has a resort fee of $13.95 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - Internet access - Morning coffee in Peabody Deli & Desserts (between 6.00-10.00am) - Bottled water in the room - Daily digital newspaper - Unlimited local, long-distance and 800 calls - Athletic club and pool access. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel for more information.
*Denotes local charge.
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Construction Noise - Not Informed Beforehand
May 17, 2025D9979GZjeffMemphis, Tennessee
I checked into Room 739 on May 15, 2025 at about 4:00pm. There was constant hammering above. Again, on May 16, 2025, there was hammering which began at about 7:30am. Completely unacceptable for a paying guest. I should have been told beforehand that that would occur, and offered another part of the hotel which wasn't under construction, or a…
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I checked into Room 739 on May 15, 2025 at about 4:00pm. There was constant hammering above. Again, on May 16, 2025, there was hammering which began at about 7:30am. Completely unacceptable for a paying guest. I should have been told beforehand that that would occur, and offered another part of the hotel which wasn't under construction, or a discount for a substandard experience. I was offered neither. I am a life-long Memphian, and a local attorney. I did not expect such a terrible experience from the Peabody at which I have stayed innumerable times over the years.
You should give guests a heads up about such things and give them a choice. Thank you, Jeff Land
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Tiny room and outdated
May 14, 2025Sherpa769740
My wife and I were allocated a room with single beds . Bathroom was outdated , very small and had to step over a curtained bath to shower. No kettle , no refrigerator and no breakfast, and this with a 400 dollars overnight stay.. Agree ducks and decor and shops in lobby were beautiful . But on mentioning our disappointment at check out ,…
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My wife and I were allocated a room with single beds . Bathroom was outdated , very small and had to step over a curtained bath to shower. No kettle , no refrigerator and no breakfast, and this with a 400 dollars overnight stay.. Agree ducks and decor and shops in lobby were beautiful . But on mentioning our disappointment at check out , were answered with a smile and told have a nice day .
Overall , a very disappointing experience.
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Poor restaurants
May 14, 2025FarmbrookVancouver, Canada
The service in the restaurants tarnished an otherwise good experience. The wait times were unconscionable. The food was middling and the service could best be described as indifferent. The rooms were comfortable but given the cost of the hotel much better amenities are to be expected.
The Peabody is a nice play to stay
May 14, 2025psummershtx
A classic, gracious, and beautiful hotel in the heart of Memphis. It is quiet and has wonderful amenities.
Certainly not the best anymore
May 13, 2025johncar56Southam, United Kingdom
We had a noise throughout the night which due to the frequency and length kept us awake. I investigated it but could not find the cause. I even stood in the hallway thinking it might be the ice machine which was next door or the elevator which was down the hall. I recorded the sound on my phone. At 4.30am I gave up and rang reception to report the…
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We had a noise throughout the night which due to the frequency and length kept us awake. I investigated it but could not find the cause. I even stood in the hallway thinking it might be the ice machine which was next door or the elevator which was down the hall. I recorded the sound on my phone. At 4.30am I gave up and rang reception to report the problem. We had no sleep and it was frustrating to say the least when we checked out at 7.00am (only because of the noise) to be offered 25 per cent off that night's stay and be charged valet parking for three nights even though we only stayed two. Not everyone will have this problem and I am sure others will find the hotel okay. For us it looked a little tired and relied upon the ducks too much. Even without the noise problem and given the very small room and even smaller bathroom we would not stay here again.
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Construction Noise - Not Informed Beforehand
