Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Tennessee. The city is a well-known tourist destination for such attractions as the National Civil Rights Museum, featuring exhibits detailing the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated in Memphis, and Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. Memphis also offers several motel locations, where visitors can find a range of amenities and affordable accommodations.
The Super 8 Memphis/Downtown/Graceland Area is just a few minutes from downtown Memphis. The motel offers such amenities as shuttle service to and from downtown Memphis for a nominal fee, business services and an outdoor pool. Guests visiting downtown Memphis can stop by Beale Street, known as the "Birthplace of Rock N' Roll" and featuring more than 25 blues clubs, shops and art galleries and the Blues City Cafe, known for offering some of the best ribs in the city. Graceland and the Memphis Zoo are also just a short distance from the motel. Motel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are not allowed.
Super 8 Memphis/Downtown/Graceland Area
340 West Illinois St.
Memphis, TN 38106
901-948-9005
super8.com
The Motel 6 Memphis Downtown is located just off Interstate 240. The motel offers free morning coffee in the lobby, free lodging for children staying with an adult and wireless Internet access throughout the motel. The motel is less than three miles from the Children's Museum of Memphis, offering hands-on, interactive science, math, health and art exhibits and the Mud Island River Park and Museum, where guests can catch monorail rides around downtown Memphis. Several dining locations, including New Lin's Garden Chinese restaurant and Arby's, are also located within walking distance of the motel. Motel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are allowed free of charge, as of September 2010.
Motel 6 Memphis Downtown
210 South Pauline St.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-528-0650
motel6.com
The Red Roof Inn Memphis East is located 12 miles east of downtown Memphis. Children 17 and under stay at the motel free with an adult, and motel guests receive free morning coffee and newspapers and free local fax service. Guests in search of nearby shopping and dining can visit the Wolfchase Galleria Mall, located just five miles away and featuring more than 120 specialty stores and several full-service restaurants such as Happy Mexican. Other area attractions include the Memphis Motorsports Park, located 10 miles from the motel and offering live NASCAR racing events. Dining options closer to the motel include Ruby Tuesday's and Cracker Barrel, both located less than a half-mile away. Motel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are allowed free of charge, as of 2010.
Red Roof Inn Memphis East
6055 Shelby Oaks Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
901-388-6111
redroof.com
