The Peabody Memphis

We walked in and the experience got off to a great start due to Kelsey at the front desk! She was so positive and friendly, a great ambassador for the hotel. We had traveled from Nashville to Memphis on our circuitous route back to St. Louis.

Beautiful hotel. We were there on a Thursday night and they encouraged us to attend a free party on the roof with live music. It was wild and interesting to see the view. After we left we could hear the noise in our room, but they quit about 10pm. (I think this is a summer once a week thing.) We saw the ducks parade from the fountain to the elevator. The duck master told quite a long story, but watching it one time was interesting. I would have preferred to be at a bar table near the fountain where it would be more comfortable for the longish ritual, but at least we could see from the mezzanine. It was really crowded. The hotel is old but our room, although small, was nice and well decorated. We enjoyed a drink at the bar with more live music. The gift shop had lots of cute souvenirs including duckies. We parked at the hotel for a fee. Especially nice for one night.

The Peabody is iconic, and it absolutely lives up to the praise it gets in TripAdvisor reviews. It should be ranked even higher - We consider it the #1 hotel in Memphis. It’s a perfect place to stay when visiting Memphis, especially since it puts you right in the middle of everything, including legendary Beale Street. The hotel itself is beautiful, but the real showstopper is the famous Duck Walk. At 11:00 a.m., the duck master leads the ducks out of the elevator and down the red carpet to the fountain, and the crowd starts gathering long before it begins. Then at 5:00 p.m., the parade happens in reverse as the ducks make their way back home to the roof. It’s such a fun, classic Memphis experience that it alone is worth the visit. The guest rooms are spacious, the mattresses are wonderfully comfortable, and the service is top-notch. Every staff member we met was warm, friendly, and helpful. Everything about The Peabody is well done, and it makes for a fantastic stay. If you’re headed to Memphis, make The Peabody your home base.

Very clean. Walking distance to Beale Street. On-site restaurant is reasonably priced. Small deli and variety of shops on site. Must see is the twice daily duck walk.

Went for a visit one morning during our stay to see the famous duck march. I was very surprised to see the excited people coming to see ducks march. It was good fun. Also went to the Summer Rooftop party held every Thursday night. It was the best night of our 3 week holiday in the South. The band and atmosphere were amazing. It's definitely a night not to be missed.