Memphis, located in the state of Tennessee, attracts visitors for its rich musical heritage. Visitors can see Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, as well as Beale Street, a historic street known as the \"home of the blues\" that is filled with blues bars. May's Beale Street Blues Festival begins the annual Memphis in May series of music and food festivities. Other attractions in the city include the historic homes and galleries of the Cooper-Young Entertainment District, riverboat tours and the Memphis Zoo. Visitors to the city will find a variety of hotels to choose from, including some with Jacuzzis.
Situated in downtown Memphis within walking distance of attractions such as Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum, the Peabody Hotel dates back to 1869. In a tradition that dates from the 1930s, ducks march to and from the hotel lobby every day at 11 a.m and 5 p.m. The Peabody offers 464 guest rooms and suites, all featuring 42-inch flat-screen televisions with premium channels and paid wireless Internet access. The hotel's on-site spa features a Jacuzzi and sauna, and offers a range of treatments. Guests also have use of the indoor swimming pool and fitness center. The Peabody has three dining venues to choose from, including the Italian steakhouse, the Carpaccio Grill.
Peabody Hotel
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-4000
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The Residence Inn is located in downtown Memphis, just a three-minute walk from Beale Street. The hotel offers 90 studio guest rooms, all with dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television and DVD players. The Residence Inn has a fitness center on site, which includes a whirlpool. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast each morning and room service during limited hours. Restaurants within a mile of the hotel include Rendezvous World Famous Barbeque.
Residence Inn Memphis Downtown
110 Monroe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-578-3700
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The Madison Hotel is located downtown, just a five-minute walk from the Fire Museum of Memphis. The hotel offers 110 individually designed guest rooms and suites. All rooms feature Italian linens and duvets made from 100 percent Egyptian cotton. In-room amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television and minibars. Each of the Madison's 40 suites feature Jacuzzi baths. The hotel also has a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness center on site. The Madison offers a complimentary breakfast each morning, and its on-site Grill 83 restaurant serves seafood and steaks for lunch and dinner.
Madison Hotel
79 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-333-1200
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