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The Peabody Memphis vs Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Downtown

Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Peabody Memphis ranks significantly higher than Courtyard Memphis Downtown. The Peabody Memphis ranks #1 in Memphis with praise from 13 sources such as Afar Magazine, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Peabody Memphis
The Peabody Memphis
9 / 10
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
From $169 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Even if you're not staying here, it's worth a stop to see this 12-story downtown landmark, built in 1925." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Rooms are comfortably elegant, while the glorious lobby is an attraction in itself, with a friendly, relaxed bar."
Star Service Star Service
"Blessed with a distinguished patina, The Peabody overshadows the equally historic Hermitage in Nashville, with its gracious air. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Guests gather in the two-story lobby at 11am and 5pm to watch the resident ducks march down a red carpet to take their rightful place in the famous marble fountain."
Gayot Gayot
"This opulent property is primarily a convention and event hotel where you'll find teams for everything from weddings to executive board meetings to banquets for 3,000."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The twice-daily march of the ducks on a red carpet through the lobby is the entertainment highlight at this historic downtown hotels, known as the South's Grand Hotel."
Concierge Concierge
"This 14-story Italian Renaissance Revival landmark has been the preeminent Memphis hotel since opening downtown in 1869."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The Peabody is a Memphis landmark. Perhaps best known for its signature ducks that march twice daily to splash in the hotel's fountain, this grand hotel is also a shopping destination." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Mississippi Delta's most storied hotel, the Peabody has been catering to a Who's Who of Southern gentry since the 1860s." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Peabody is not quite as buttoned-up as one would expect from such a grand, historic, luxury property -- the place where Elvis Presley also had his senior prom." Full review
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Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Downtown
7 / 10
75 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
From $111 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Gayot Gayot
"Comfortable accommodations conveniently located near Memphis' top tourist destinations."