Hu. HotelvsThe Peabody Memphis
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Peabody Memphis is the choice of most professionals compared to Madison Hotel. The Peabody Memphis scores 95 with approval from 13 reviewers such as Concierge, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
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
The Peabody Memphis Show All Reviews
149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
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
"Rooms are comfortably elegant, while the glorious lobby is an attraction in itself, with a friendly, relaxed bar."
Star Service
"Blessed with a distinguished patina, The Peabody overshadows the equally historic Hermitage in Nashville, with its gracious air. " Full review
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
"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
"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
"This 14-story Italian Renaissance Revival landmark has been the preeminent Memphis hotel since opening downtown in 1869."
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
"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
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