River Inn of Harbor TownvsThe Peabody Memphis
Both River Inn of Harbor Town and The Peabody Memphis are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Peabody Memphis is preferred by most reviewers compared to River Inn of Harbor Town. The Peabody Memphis comes in at 95 with recommendations from 13 sources such as Gayot, Jetsetter and Concierge.
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
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