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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Shocking Fraternity Party venue!!
Aug 5, 2025Brian D
What they don’t tell you is that the first weekend in August they host a massive Pike University fraternity conference. The hotel staff could not care less when you are kept awake from the ensuing parties. Three nights of interrupted sleep, raising this with the staff each day did not result in a change. The ‘boys’ gleefully carried bottles to…
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What they don’t tell you is that the first weekend in August they host a massive Pike University fraternity conference. The hotel staff could not care less when you are kept awake from the ensuing parties. Three nights of interrupted sleep, raising this with the staff each day did not result in a change. The ‘boys’ gleefully carried bottles to their room stating ‘we’re trying to get as drunk as possible before dinner’. Gave you say they certainly did!! Even calling security at 2am did not yield a long term change. The staff even stated that our opinions and comfort did not matter as the conference was in and they come every year. We continually attempted to speak to someone other than the desk staff but emails, phone calls and in person requests were all ignored. Obviously Pike University is valued more than anyone else.
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Our favorite Romantic Getaway Staycation Hotel
Aug 3, 2025brianneprenticeGermantown, Tennessee
Every year for my birthday, my husband takes me downtown for a nice dinner, dancing at the Rumba Room and to stay at the Peabody. We stayed here for our wedding night, so it's always a special place for us. It's always so lovely to come back. They had just renovated our room on the 7th floor and it was gorgeous! The concierge told us that they had…
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Every year for my birthday, my husband takes me downtown for a nice dinner, dancing at the Rumba Room and to stay at the Peabody. We stayed here for our wedding night, so it's always a special place for us. It's always so lovely to come back. They had just renovated our room on the 7th floor and it was gorgeous! The concierge told us that they had just closed the roof and 12th floor for renovations too, so I can't wait to go back and see what they have improved after it's done. The beds are always comfortable and Feather's Spa can't be beat. The masseuses are all great at Feather's, but Ishmael is my favorite anywhere I've been.
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Usually A Nice Stay
Aug 3, 202549llNashville, Tennessee
Have visited The Peabody Hotel several times. Beautiful lobby! The ducks are always fun to watch. The Lobby Bar is always a great way to lose a bit of time and make new acquaintances. The best bar staff. The Duck march is a must see. Summer Rooftop parties are hit & miss. They end at July but can be fun. Rooms are more hit & miss the bathrooms…
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Have visited The Peabody Hotel several times. Beautiful lobby! The ducks are always fun to watch. The Lobby Bar is always a great way to lose a bit of time and make new acquaintances. The best bar staff. The Duck march is a must see. Summer Rooftop parties are hit & miss. They end at July but can be fun. Rooms are more hit & miss the bathrooms are all small with the exception of a few. Elevators at small, busy, and crowded. The rooftop parties. Some are very nice and others ..eh. Bathrooms are small. Parking is a different address than the hotel if you are using GPS. Pets are allowed. They (you) get a nice bag, bowl, place mat and toy. However you will be charged $100 per dog!
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Enjoyable Experience
Jul 30, 2025Anonymous925San Francisco Bay Area
Really wonderful historical hotel right in the middle of everything in downtown Memphis. Stayed in an executive king room. Room was nice, but no real view. Other than the valet who was friendly and helpful, service was pleasant, but primarily transactional and the only person I interacted with was at the check-in/out. The ducks are fun, but a bit…
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Really wonderful historical hotel right in the middle of everything in downtown Memphis. Stayed in an executive king room. Room was nice, but no real view. Other than the valet who was friendly and helpful, service was pleasant, but primarily transactional and the only person I interacted with was at the check-in/out. The ducks are fun, but a bit much. Certainly a good experience overall.
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Lovely hotel, great staff, good history
Jul 30, 2025GrandTour32778683841
Lovely hotel. Great interior views and great staff in all interactions. Check in, lobby, bar, and duck master. Nice place with a lot of cool history.
Only “negative” was a bit weak air conditioning, but to be expected from an old hotel and super hot temperatures outside.
Shocking Fraternity Party venue!!
