Situated in the southwest corner of Tennessee, Memphis sits across the bridge from Arkansas, where West Memphis is located. As the largest city in the state, there are several annual festivals hosted here such as Memphis in May, Carnival Memphis and the Memphis Italian and Greek Festivals. For travelers and residents alike, there are hotels located near Beale Street, which is one of the main attractions in Memphis, famous for its live music venues.
Next door to the AutoZone Ballpark, the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis is just two blocks away from historic Beale Street. This centrally located property is also within 10 miles of local attractions such as Graceland, the Memphis Zoo and the National Civil Rights Museum. The banquet space at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis is suitable for intimate gatherings from luxurious wedding receptions to casual board meetings. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool area with cabanas and dining at the Russwood Park Sports Bar and Grill and the Sekisui Sushi Bar. All accommodations include complimentary wireless Internet.
Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis
160 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-525-5491
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The luxuriously elegant Peabody Hotel is a AAA four-diamond historic hotel. The original Peabody was built in 1869 and the architecture was fashioned in the style of the Italian Renaissance Revival era. Just 0.2 miles away from Beale Street, this 13-floored destination is the only historic hotel in Memphis. The pet-friendly property has ten different room types, such as the club king, which is complete with private concierge and spectacular views of the city. Hotel amenities include clothes shopping at the upscale Lansky's at the Peabody and treatments at Gould's Day Spa & Salon. Dining is available at Chez Phillippe, Capriccio Grill and Peabody Deli & Desserts.
Peabody Hotel
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-4000
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As it is just 446 feet away, the Westin Memphis Beale Street actually overlooks Beale Street. Guestrooms and suites include plush bedding, radios with iPod docking stations and coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee. Hotel amenities include a health club that is equipped to accommodate a full range of exercises such as running, bicycling and yoga. Contemporary American dining is available until 10 p.m.
The Westin Memphis Beale Street
170 Lt. George W. Lee Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-334-5900
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