The Peabody MemphisvsStaybridge Suites Memphis-Poplar Ave East, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Peabody Memphis scores significantly better than Staybridge Suites Memphis - Poplar Ave East. The Peabody Memphis comes in at 95 with approval from 13 reviewers like Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
Staybridge Suites Memphis-Poplar Ave East, an IHG Hotel
1070 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN 38120
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range Staybridge Suites has 114 apartment-style studio or one-bedroom suites with kitchens." Full review