The Peabody Memphis

The hotel is as luxurious as described. The lobby is elegant and sophisticated, and the ducks add a charming, playful element. However, pick your room carefully. Our alarm went off at 6:00 a.m. even though we had not set it. Furthermore, our sleep was constantly disrupted by sensor lights turning on throughout the night, despite the fact that we hadn’t gotten out of bed. A good night’s sleep is still the primary goal when staying at a hotel, even when traveling for pleasure.

A check off the bucket list for me, finally! Very enjoyable except for a couple of things. GPS took us to side where horse and carriage park. I walked in, no signs pointing to check in/front desk but I finally found it. The two staff members, maybe one was in training, were not from the area, I will try and say nicely. I asked where valet was, and was only told, Second St. Not: well let me show you a drawing, etc. I said, look, we have spent over 20 minutes going around and around the block to no avail. This hotel covers two blocks the staff member stated. I then said, we found the covered garage parking. Staff member said keep going. I went ahead and checked in while there and after ALL the discussion about valet parking, the same staff member had the nerve to ask if we were going to do valet parking or not!!! AH, YES, isn’t that what we have been discussing?? Was it my south Tx accent? Hmmm. Well if you do valet, staff stated, bring us your valet stub. Ok. So, started off not good! When we finally found valet, even the valet gentleman said they have asked for signage to no avail! And that yes, front desk as well as other parts are training employees from other parts of the world. The room was nice, generous in size, bed a bit high off the ground, no outside view per se out the window, but quiet and clean room. Oh the bathroom! TINY. Yes, it is a very old hotel, too bad the wall couldn’t have been bumped out into the bedroom. Glad there was a tub instead of shower only which is usually the new normal. But, whoever checked off on the remodel, needs glasses. Horrible paint job. Why go to the trouble of new flooring and walls, etc and NOT refinish the nice old doors?? Paint slapped on. Seemed like several coats on top of each other. Even the hinges. I took several,pics. We did eat two meals in the restaurant, pretty good but expensive. Staff was nice. Wish I could remember names. Dessert from the tiny coffee/ice cream shop, also a nice employee. Shopped in all shops, which all were GREAT! Too many t shirts to choose from, LOL! Nice large selection. Watched the ducks the morning before we left. I would definitely like to go back and stay again and longer than one night at that.

It's the most incredible place to stay! We always go for Christmas Tree lighting! The lobby is filled with Christmas spirit, Christmas music, love and of course the famous Ducks.

Ask about your bathroom before you stay -- otherwise you will bump into the toilet while doing anything and won't be able to shut the door after entering -- SO SMALL. And be sure to ask what your view will be -- we got mechanical equipment and roof. The bartender was horrible. Weak drinks, very very expensive and horrible service.

Lots of problems but absolutely no attempt to compensate for the problems. It was if one hand didn't know what the other was doing! This was my second stay, probably won't go back for that price.