Memphis, Tennessee, is a mecca for tourists wanting to visit the birthplace of blues and rock 'n' roll. Attractions include the world famous Beale Street, Elvis Presley's Graceland and Orpheum Theatre. Downtown Memphis also features reasonably-priced hotels with upscale ballrooms. These ballrooms can be used for wedding receptions, corporate banquets and other social venues.
Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis hotel is ideal for receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, honeymoons, weddings and anniversary parties. Its Grand Ballroom and Memphis Ballroom provide an elegant setting for a wedding of up to 250 guests. The hotel's wedding professionals can help couples arrange everything from the first dance to accommodations for out-of-town guests. All hotel guestrooms feature wireless Internet access and two telephones with voice mail and modem. Handicap-accessible rooms are also available. The hotel has a business center, exercise room and outdoor terrace pool. Its Sekisui Sushi Bar is open for both lunch and dinner, while the Russwood Park Sports Bar and Grill offers live entertainment every weekend. Holiday Inn Select Downtown is directly across from the historic Peabody Hotel and next door to the AutoZone Ballpark, home of the Memphis Redbirds. Other local attractions include Beale Street, Memphis Motorsports Park, Cook Convention Center and the National Civil Rights Museum. As of October 2010, rates for a nonsmoking room with a king-size bed start at $126 per night.
The Springhill Suites Memphis Downtown hotel is adjacent to the historic Kress Building, offering a ballroom, hospitality suite and meeting rooms. The ballroom can accommodate receptions with up to 175 guests and seated events with up to 150 people. Each hotel suite features wireless Internet access, an in-room safe and pantry. On-site laundry facilities, a full-service business center, fitness room and swimming pool are available for added guest convenience. Guests receive a free Suite Seasons hot and healthy breakfast buffet. Nearby dining options include McEwen's Restaurant, Lenny's Sub Shop, Blue Fin and Blue Plate Cafe. The hotel is in the heart of downtown Memphis on the trolley line at Court Square near St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Beale Street, Graceland and Mud Island. As of October 2010, nightly rates start at $129 for a nonsmoking room with two queen-size beds and a private balcony.
Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown hotel provides more than 8,500 square feet of meeting space. Its Tennessee Ballroom has a maximum capacity of 450 people. The hotel offers meeting services including catering facilities and professional planning assistance. All guestrooms feature wireless Internet access and plush-top mattresses. Other perks include a business center, fitness facilities and an outdoor pool. The T.G.I. Friday's restaurant on the property serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with room service available for all meals. Doubletree Hotel is three blocks from Beale Street and 10 minutes from Graceland. Within access to Interstate 40, the hotel is less than 20 minutes from Memphis International Airport. As of October 2010, rates for a nonsmoking room with a king-size bed start at $131 per night.
The Iris Ballroom at The Madison Hotel is known as one of downtown Memphis' most celebrated luxury venues. The hotel provides state-of-the-art meeting and board rooms, Mezzanine space and a rooftop terrace with view of the Mississippi River. Each of its 110 guestrooms feature city views, high-speed Internet access and a complimentary continental breakfast. A fitness room, an indoor pool and a rooftop garden offer guests multiple options for a relaxing escape. Dining options within the hotel include 24-hour room service and a martini lounge. The hotel's award-winning Grill 83 restaurant serves fresh seafood and creativity prepared New American cuisine. The Madison Hotel is steps from downtown's historic Main Street Trolley with access to Beale Street, the Orpheum Theatre and the Mississippi Riverfront. As of October 2010, nightly rates start at $178 for a nonsmoking room with a queen-size bed.
