The Peabody Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Star rating

Hotel exterior
Superior Double
The Athletic Club
Traditional Queen
Peabody Corner Bar
Deluxe Double
Feathers Spa
Lobby Bar
Lobby
Afternoon tea
Hotel exterior
Superior Double
The Athletic Club
Traditional Queen
Peabody Corner Bar
Deluxe Double
Feathers Spa
Lobby Bar
Lobby
Afternoon tea

The hotel

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating HISTORIC OLD HOTEL

Apr 3, 2025 married96 Fernandina Beach, Florida

Everyone wants to stay at this well-known old hotel with the reputation of the ducks. It is quite a production of the duck master marching the ducks from elevator to pond at 10:30am and returning to their upstairs home at 5:00pm. Be there at least half an hour early to get a viewing spot. Hotel lobby is elegant, rooms are small and bath is extra… Read more
Everyone wants to stay at this well-known old hotel with the reputation of the ducks. It is quite a production of the duck master marching the ducks from elevator to pond at 10:30am and returning to their upstairs home at 5:00pm. Be there at least half an hour early to get a viewing spot. Hotel lobby is elegant, rooms are small and bath is extra small. We had a Queen Bed (very comfortable) in Room 647 overlooking a busy street. Carpeting was old and worn. Stay for the experience, but temper you expectation of the accommodations. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Peabody is a Must for Everyone.

Apr 2, 2025 273bethannew

Classic, elegant beauty and Southern hospitality describe the South's Grand Hotel, the one and only Peabody! Comfortable rooms, great restaurants and shops and a one of a kind Lobby Bar near a fountain with mallard ducks in it. It's always a fun time at The Peabody!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful overpriced tiny hotel room next to a lift. Did enjoy the ducks and lobby bar though.

Mar 27, 2025 21dreams Newport, Australia

I was super excited to stay here for a night, this had been the most expensive hotel we had booked. Turns out to be the most expensive and the smallest room we have stayed in so far. We were also located right out front of the lifts too which was noisy. Enjoyed watching the ducks and having drinks in the lobby bar but overall I feel our stay was… Read more
I was super excited to stay here for a night, this had been the most expensive hotel we had booked. Turns out to be the most expensive and the smallest room we have stayed in so far. We were also located right out front of the lifts too which was noisy. Enjoyed watching the ducks and having drinks in the lobby bar but overall I feel our stay was overpriced. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The only place I am staying in Memphis

Mar 27, 2025 zeljkodakic Chicago, Illinois

We really enjoyed hotel charm, staff is beyond responsive and friendly. Whole duck theme is delightful without being too much. Every aspect of our stay was comforable and enjoyable. I will not go to any other place when I am in the area. We came really tired, left refreshed and energized, this is what hotel should provide. We didn't go to steak… Read more
We really enjoyed hotel charm, staff is beyond responsive and friendly. Whole duck theme is delightful without being too much. Every aspect of our stay was comforable and enjoyable. I will not go to any other place when I am in the area. We came really tired, left refreshed and energized, this is what hotel should provide. We didn't go to steak house but next time we will correct that, I heard from people they enjoyed it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Air Conditioning in our room wasn't working and it took 2 hours to get a new room

Mar 26, 2025 Wendy S Greenville, Mississippi

Our room was very warm (the hall was cooler!). The room phone did not work so I walked to front desk to notify them of the problem. I was told a maintenance engineer would come. I waited 45 minutes in the room and then walked back to the front desk a second time to remind them. They called engineering again and the engineer came and tried to… Read more
Our room was very warm (the hall was cooler!). The room phone did not work so I walked to front desk to notify them of the problem. I was told a maintenance engineer would come. I waited 45 minutes in the room and then walked back to the front desk a second time to remind them. They called engineering again and the engineer came and tried to fix the air conditioning but ran into problems and told me he would call a senior engineer for assistance. I walked down to the front desk a third time and reported the problem and asked for a new room. I was told a bellboy would be sent up to help me move the luggage and provide me with keys. I waited for a while and finally the bellboy came. IT TOOK 2 HOURS TO GET A NEW ROOM! I told the front desk we should be compensated but only received an apology. In addition, when we checked out of the hotel the front desk scanned our key card and we were told we would need it to exit the Peabody parking lot. We were informed the parking would be charged to our card. When we scanned the card upon exiting, it did not work. The car behind us had to back up so we could back up and let them exit. I had to get out of our car to hunt for a parking attendant. The attendant also tried our room key cards and it didn’t work for him so he had to type in his special code so we could exit. The Peabody Hotel is a lovely historic hotel, but it shouldn’t have taken 2 hours to get a new room and we shouldn’t have had to find a parking attendant to help us get out of the garage. Read less