The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Avenue

Memphis, TN US

Rating: MOBIL 4STAR, FOUR

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 14-story luxury hotel is an excellent example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and is rich in the imagery of the early 20th century Delta region. It is home to the Peabody Marching Ducks, who travel to and from the Grand Lobby fountain everyday at 11AM and 5PM, in a ritual that has become internationally famous. The Peabody recently completed a top-to-bottom, multi-million dollar renovation that included all guest rooms and public spaces. Located in the heart of downtown, The Peabody is just three blocks from Beale Street.

Room Information

Guest Rooms

Newly renovated guest rooms combine old world elegance and modern amenities with a variety of furniture styles and color schemes. * 175 king-sized beds * 62 queen-sized beds * 222 double-double beds * 396 no smoking rooms * 10 handicap-accessible rooms

Suites

Presidential Suite features two adjoining bedrooms, full kitchen with luxury amenities. * 15 two-bedroom suites

Romeo and Juliet Suites

Four Romeo and Juliet Suites, named for the internal balcony featured in these two-story suites. Rooms are adjoined with a spiral staircase.

Celebrity Suites

Five Celebrity Suites feature separate living and dining areas.

Hospitality Suites

Five Hospitality Suites are perfect for entertaining. Separate Living areas with two full baths.

Directions

Airport to Hotel: E

From Airport To Hotel - Start Out Going East On Union Ave/TN-3 Towards S 3rd St. TN-14 N By Turning Right 0.4 Mi. Union Ave./TN-3 Becomes Union Ave.-Us-70/Us-79 0.5 Mi. Turn Right Onto Myrtle St 0.1 Mi Turn Slight Left Onto Beale St. 0.1 Mi Turn Right Onto Walnut St. 0.2 Mi. Turn Left Onto Linden Ave./TN-278 0.2 Mi. Turn Right Onto East St. 0.1 Mi. Turn Left Onto Peabody Ave. 0.1 Mi. Turn Right Onto S Dudley St. 0.1 Mi. Turn Left Onto E Eh Crump Blvd/TN-4 0.2 Mi. E Eh Crump Blvd/TN4 Becomes Lamar Ave/Us-78/ TN-4 0.1 Mi. Take The I-240 S Ramp 0.2 Mi Merge Onto I-240 S 3.9 Mi. Take The I-55 Exit Exit Number 25 A Towards Jackson Miss. 0.2 Mi. Merge Onto I-55 S 0.8 Mi. Take The Exit 0.2 Mi. Merge Onto E Brooks Road 1.6 Mi. Turn Slight Right 0.1 Mi. Overnight Valet parking charge $15.00 overnight and Self parking $10.00 overnight.

Restaurants

Dux Restaurant

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a chic, relaxing atmosphere. Innovative American cuisine with fresh fish and salads, grilled slabs of Black Angus beef and aromatic pasta dishes, mouth-watering appetizers and an impressive American wine list make Dux everyone's favorite restaurant. Open seven days a week.

Chez Philippe

A classic French approach to marrying ingredients from around the world distinguishes Chez Philippe cuisine as Memphis' finest. Game meats, seafood, exotic spices and the freshest ingredients are combined in inspiring gourmet fare and served in an opulent setting. Dinner only Monday - Saturday.

Mallards

A daily pasta-soup-salad lunch buffet, outstanding burgers, seafood and mesquite grilled steaks and a New Orleans style shrimp and oyster bar -- all in a neighborhood pub setting. Catch the big game on our mondo screen tv and additional tv monitors. Open Monday - Saturday.

Cafe Expresso

Sample mile-high deli sandwhiches, soups, salads and famous Peabody pastries. Enjoy beer, wine, cappucino or espresso while indulging in sinful desserts such as the irresistable White Chocolate Charloote with rasberry sauce. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater specials.

Area Attractions

Memphis

Beale Street Historic District

One of America's most famous streets, where W.C. Handy first penned Blues music of the Mississippi Delta. Nightclubs, restaurants, and shopping. Live music includes traditional Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and Rock-and-Roll.

Graceland

Home of Elvis Presley. Guided tour includes mansion, trophy building, Meditation Garden, automobile museum, and private jets. 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38116; (800) 345-8511

Memphis Pink Palace Museum, Planetarium and IMAX Theater

Museum features cultural and natural history of the Mid-South. Planetarium offers audiovisual journey through time and space. IMAX is one of the finest motion picture systems in the world, projected onto a giant five-story wide screen. 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38111;; (901) 320-6362

Memphis Queen Line Riverboats

Experience the majesty of the Mississippi River. Sightseeing cruises last 1 1/2 hours, refreshment stands and gift shop on board. 45 Riverside Drive, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (800) 221-6197

Memphis Zoo and Aquarium

Memphis' biggest attraction. Home to over 2,800 animals representing 400 species. 2000 Galloway Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38112; (9012) 762-9453

Mud Island

Includes 18-gallery Mississippi River Museum featuring river life, legends, models and folklore; swimming pool and beach; 5,000 seat amphitheater; Memphis Belle pavilion; gift shops and restaurants. 125 North Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee;; (901) 576-7241

National Civil Rights Museum

Located at the historic site of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, museum provides a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement. 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (901) 521-9740

Sun Studio

Birthplace of rock-and-roll, where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison launched their careers. Sun Studio Cafe is located next door. 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103; (901) 521-0664

Recreation

Peabody Athletic Club

The Peabody Athletic Club features an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, massage therapist on-call, tanning, cardiovascular equipment, and a full circuit of Nautilus equipment and free weights.