Hu. HotelvsRiver Inn of Harbor Town
Madison Hotel and River Inn of Harbor Town are both praised by experts. Overall, River Inn of Harbor Town is the choice of most writers compared to Madison Hotel. River Inn of Harbor Town comes in at #2 in Memphis with accolades from 9 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Hu. Hotel
79 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this intimate hotel occupies the site of a former bank building." Full review
Jetsetter
"Bank turned music-inspired Memphis sleep with a rooftop terrace and an acclaimed restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you're looking for a sleek treat, check in to this swanky, ultramodern hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Guests and chic locals head to the rooftop garden bar for happy hour against sunset views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River." Full review
Star Service
"Located two blocks north of the Peabody Hotel, this historic 1905 hotel heads in the other direction from the traditional Peabody, providing its guests with vibrant, retro boutique style." Full review
Gayot
"Fusing elegant luxury and Southern hospitality, the contemporary Madison Hotel has 110 brightly colored rooms and suites."
Concierge
"Located near Beale Street's bluesy bustle in the historic Tennessee Trust Bank Building, this boutique hotel playfully attempts to bridge the gap between Belle Époque and the avant-garde."
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The exterior is a restored Beaux Arts building, with its late 1880s ornate details, but then you walk inside, and everything is sleek and minimalist, a mid-century-modern-esque aesthetic" Full review
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I'd ask for a river view on my return.
Michelin Guide
"The guest rooms are sophisticated in style, with bold modern colors against backgrounds of cream and grey, and a classic look to the luxurious furnishings. The beds are immersive." Full review
River Inn of Harbor Town
50 Harbor Town Sq., Memphis, TN 38103
From $228/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Downtown Memphis mainstay with a rooftop bar and Mississippi River views." Full review
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Choose from two restaurants — Paulette’s (where daily breakfast is served) or the more laid back Tug’s — and be sure to take in the breezy River views from the rooftop bar.
Fodor's
"The River Inn of Harbor Town is a new property that has the look and feel of an elegant European Inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In Memphis's tiny new Harbor Town planned community, this tiny boutique hotel looks like it came straight out of the pages of a high-end interior decorating magazine." Full review
Star Service
"Adjacent to the island's retail corridor, with shops and dining, everything here is focused on the river, and rightfully so, the views up and down the Mississippi are impressive indeed." Full review
Gayot
"Along with warm Southern hospitality and traditional charm, the River Inn of Harbor Town offers a wide range of amenities and luxury services."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Inn offers a European and Southern feel with wood armoires and four-post beds in the bedrooms and live music playing in the lobby." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This intimate 28-room hotel on the Mud Island peninsula has the feel of an upscale mansion with a lot of luxury in the small details." Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Charming inn on Mud Island, only five minutes from downtown." Full review
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel feels very European: it's perfect for an anniversary or other romantic occasion. Rooms are spacious...they feature classic furnishings and luxe touches like four-poster beds" Full review