If you like barbecue restaurants and blues music clubs, travel to Memphis, Tennessee. This city is in the southwestern area of the state, and it provides tourists with access to day and dinner cruises on the Mississippi River. The hotels in Memphis are close to the Mississippi River and "Bluff City" attractions, which includes wildlife exhibits at the Memphis Zoo and Graceland, the home of late rock 'n roll music singer, Elvis Presley.
Built in 1925, the Peabody Hotel is in downtown Memphis and it has been rated as a four-diamond hotel by AAA, and it was given a four-star rating by Forbes magazine in 2010. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the blues clubs and restaurants on the downtown thoroughfare, Beale Street. The amenities at this hotel include massage therapies at the Gould's Spa, laundromat, valet parking, conference facilities and an on-site clothing store, Lansky's. Pets are allowed to stay for an extra fee. The guest rooms have 42-inch flat-screen televisions, free daily newspaper delivery and access to high-speed Internet.
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-4000
peabodymemphis.com
The Heartbreak Hotel, located in south central Memphis, is on the grounds of Graceland Mansion, a house that was once the home of late singer, Elvis Presley. The mansion is open for the public to tour, and it features rock music memorabilia, such as gold and platinum records that were awarded to the late singer. The hotel has amenities such as access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel, an outdoor swimming pool and packages that include access to the Graceland Mansion. The guest rooms are furnished with photos of Elvis Presley and feature kitchenettes, ironing boards and cable televisions.
Heartbreak Hotel
Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
901-332-1000
elvis.com
The luxurious River Inn hotel is in Memphis' downtown area, and it provides its guests with scenic views of the Mississippi River. The hotel is a member of the Five Star Alliance luxury hotel group. The hotel is within walking distance to Mud Island, a riverfront recreational area that provides cycling and walking trails. Hotel amenities include an exercise room, rooftop terrace with a full-serviced bar, complimentary glass of wine after checking in at the lobby and a fine dining restaurant, Currents, that serves breakfast and dinner. The guest rooms at River Inn have king-sized or queen-sized beds, bathrooms with separate shower and bathing facilities, satellite television and views of the river.
River Inn at Harbor Town
50 Harbor Town Square
Memphis, TN 38103
901-260-3333
riverinnmemphis.com
The Park Place Hotel in eastern Memphis provides amenities such as meeting rooms, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, laundromat, luggage storage and an on-site restaurant, River Oaks, that serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant also provides room service. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the hotel. Each of the 123 guest rooms have a cable television and refrigerator, while some have king-sized beds and sitting areas. The Park Place Hotel is less than 10 minutes from the walking paths and floral exhibits at the Memphis Botanical Garden. The campus of the University of Memphis is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Theatrical performances at the Playhouse on the Square are less than 20 minutes away.
Park Place Hotel
5877 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
901-767-6300
parkplacehotelmemphis.com
