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The Peabody MemphisvsThe James Lee House
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Peabody Memphis scores significantly higher than The James Lee House. The Peabody Memphis comes in at #1 in Memphis with positive reviews from 13 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Peabody Memphis
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Concierge
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster 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
OysterLuxury
"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
The James Lee House Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
690 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The five spacious suites are impeccably furnished, and there's a peaceful garden with an original fountain." Full review
Afar Magazine "In the heart of Memphis, this award-winning restored Victorian home makes the perfect sanctuary before and after all the BBQ, music and civil rights history this city offers." Full review
Frommer's "Its five rooms are beautifully appointed with a mix of old and new, with ornate chandeliers dangling from the ceiling, coal-burning fireplaces giving the spaces a warm glow, and big wooden poster beds" Full review
