The Peabody Memphis hero

The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Forbes ★★★☆☆
Google 4.5
Overall 54
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$161
13 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,029
22 Jul 2026
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$174
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30 Jun to 6 Jul
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Review

Synthesized from Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended

Character and identity

The Peabody is downtown Memphis's grand dame, a 13-story landmark whose lobby fountain is the daily stage for its resident ducks, marched in at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. from their rooftop Royal Duck Palace. The architecture is classical and unmistakably Southern; rooms are generously sized and traditionally decorated, with workspace and comfort given equal weight. Dining anchors at Chez Philippe, the setting for proper English-style afternoon tea, alongside the Lobby Bar and The Peabody Deli & Desserts. A full health club, indoor pool, and Feather's Spa and Salon round out the amenities, with rooftop parties drawing the local social set.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples and culturally curious travellers who want a historic, character-rich base for exploring Beale Street, the Orpheum, and the Gibson Guitar Factory, all walkable from the door. Tea drinkers, Elvis pilgrims, and anyone charmed by the duck ritual will be in their element. Pet owners get dedicated rooms in a contained wing.

Should look elsewhere:
Design-forward travellers chasing contemporary minimalism will find the classical decor dated, and those wanting a resort-style retreat or beach setting are in the wrong city entirely. The lobby is a genuine social crossroads, so anyone seeking quiet seclusion should book higher floors.

Bottom line

What you're paying for is heritage and place: a properly grand Memphis institution where the ducks, the tea, and the lobby crowd are the experience as much as the room itself. Book it if you want downtown walkability and Southern tradition over modern gloss. Aim for a higher-floor room away from lobby noise, and plan around the duck march times.

Location

149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 · 10 nearest tracked hotels

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Amenities

28 features
24-hour room service
Babysitting services
Bar
Indoor pool
Meeting rooms
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Room service
Breakfast

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