The Peabody Memphis
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Hotel Coverage: The Peabody Memphis
Any Concierges Out There Especially Good With Handling Ducks?
There are all sorts of niche hotel jobs out there--we've profiled more than a few of them here--but being a duckmaster at the Peabody Memphis might be the most unusual hotel job out there. However, taking care of the ducks is a full-time job and apparently a busy one...
July 22, 2011
Downtown Memphis Hotels Remain Safe From Floods
While most people headed out to have pancakes with mom yesterday, Memphis battled flooding from the Mississippi River that's expected to reach 48 feet on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. However, downtown Memphis hotels are safe and open for business. We called the Holiday Inn Select Downtown...
May 09, 2011
Missing From Our Hotel Swag List: Ducks and Pencils
We're pretty geeky about knowing which of our favorite hotel room items we can buy to take home and enjoy, so when we found About.com's list of hotel swag we didn't really expect to learn anything new. Sorry, About.com people, but we think our hotel swag list is longer...
December 03, 2008
Dinner at The Peabody: Just Don't Try and Order Duck Confit
For everyone with an oil portrait of Robert E. Lee hanging in the Billiard Room, you and your fellow Daughters of the American Revolution should venture from the plantation to enjoy a fantastic meal at Chez Phillipe, a Forbes Traveler story on the best hotel food reports. The French-Asian...
June 01, 2007
Road Warriors Sound Off on Hotel Inspectors
We've written about hotel inspectors before, in cases where someone tirelessly checked into motels on behalf of AAA, or cases where (more fortunate) inspector viewing properties for the Leading Hotels of the World. This past summer Smart Money magazine ran an article in the print version only about a sort...
September 11, 2006
Parking Lot Hell at the Peabody
It's been a rough year for the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. First, a waitress accused Hank Williams Jr. of sexually harassment and physical assault. Now, guests of the hotel have had their cars vandalized in the parking garage. Last Thursday, when guests went to retrieve their cars they found tires...
June 21, 2006
More Bad Hotel Behavior
Has Hank Williams Jr. gone the way of the Hotel Happy Ending Bandit?Waitress Holly Hornbeak (apparently her real name) alleged in a police report that Williams Jr. "swore at her, tried to kiss her and lifted her in a chokehold" while she was working her shift at the Peabody Hotel...
March 22, 2006
Partner Reviews: The Peabody Memphis
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Ask them about Cuestion Tequila! Gold Medal winners, HQ'd in Nashville and aged in Jack Daniel's barrels! As Tennessee as a tequila can get! -
You know about the famous ducks, but did you know that, despite being a French restaurant, the hotel restaurant, Chez Philippe, does not serve duck, out of reverence to its feathered residents?! -
Located in the heart of downtown Memphis and famously known for the "Peabody Ducks," the Peabody Hotel was built in 1869 by Robert Campbell Brinkley. It is named after George Peabody. -
Love going here for brunch on Christmas morning! <3 -
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If anything, stop here for a cocktail. People watching is great, and the atmosphere will make you feel fancy and fabulous. -
Make sure you check out the ducks at 5pm! -
Of course the ducks are worth a trip. But, the architecture and detailed appointment of this grand old downtown hotel is worth a visit all on its own. -
Watch the famous Peabody Ducks walking over the red carpet to the Peabody fountain, every day at 11 am and 5 pm. -
Be sure to go into the clothing store that has the Elvis connection. -
Love the old hotel. Great Sunday brunch,the piano bar for a cocktail and the Duck Parade can't be missed. -
Get there early. It's a short procession. But what a magnificent hotel. -
The duck March can't be missed! -
Come see the duck march! Be sure to say hi to the duck master afterwards. -
Check out the Memorabilia Room on the mezzanine. You'll find all sorts of treasures including Elvis Presley's 1st record contract w/ RCA on Peabody stationary. -
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If you go to see the duck march, grab a standing spot on the Mezzanine - the view is great, and it's less crowded. -
TIP: Get ready to enjoy yourself here.
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Check out the bar in this great old hotel! You never know who you might run into...I met Page and Plant one night! -
Peabody.
This is an old Southern traditional hotel in Memphis! The rumor is true the ducks do come out daily and greet the guests. The rooms are smal...
Memorable vacation spot
This was a great vacation spot for the family. The kids loved the ducks, the skyway, and the duck house on top of the hotel. This was a gr...
Best Memphis Hotel Experience
Excellent service, and the best eating in Memphis. Also, there are some speciality shops, such as Lansky Brothers. Bernard Lansky the own...
interesting place
On my last business trip in 2007 it took me to Memphis. I stayed here due to it being recommended. It was nice, very nice. But they had s...
For this price, service and comfort are definately lacking.
It seems the Peabody is caught up in their own reputation and mystique. A two night stay of expected rest, was anything but restful. Our first room was very small and quite dusty. The shower wouldn't drain. We waited an hour for maintenance to clear it with a line, and were left with a dirty tub. We were not aware there was a Fraternity Convention of 700 members staying at the hotel either. This meant loud obnoxious fools running, yelling, slamming doors at all hours of the night. This is an OLD building, not soundproof by any means. Awake at 4am because of all the noise. Our complaint to management was met with indifference (she said...:"and?"m like it's not her problem. After expressing how this hotel doesn't belong in the 'Preferred Resorts' guide and how others in that guide are far nicer, we were upgraded to the concierge level and comped a night. Concierge level, 12th floor. Nice to have snacks and beverages on hand all day. The first concierge, Justin, was not friendly, arrogant and never offered us ANYTHING in the way of service. Not even a local map, like the stack on his desk I saw later. The room on the 12th was much nicer, cleaner and larger. The beds are fantastic. More noise...2am on Saturday, some clown (Fraternity brother?) KICKING THE INSIDE OF THE STAIRWELL DOOR because he obviously didn't have access to that floor. What a joke. Be prepared to pay: Self Parking $16 A DAY (valet is $22), Internet Access: $9.95, none of this is spelled out on peabodymemphis website. Bring your own aircard for wireless. We have had much nicer stays at Hampton Inn's and Residence Inn. Next time in Memphis, we will avoid the Peabody at all costs. We thought staying at the nicest place in town was the way to go. I've no learned to always ask ahead when making reservations if there is any 'special event' or group at the hotel. Might have saved myself a ton of money and got some sleep....
Must stay at least one night while in Memphis-Most comfortable bed I've ever slept in!
The Peabody hotel definitely has the nicest accomodations I've stayed at while traveling. From the moment you walk in, you feel an excitement in the air. Every detail exudes luxury, from the fresh flowers in every arrangement in the lobby to the thread count of the bedding. The guest rooms are large yet still feel very intimate. Warm colors and clean lines are a beautiful balance. The bathroom was impeccable with plenty of towels and a stunnign marble sink. If you stay on a Saturday night, as I did, you must have the Skyway brunch. It is incredible! Any imaginable delicacy is prepared with great care to taste and detail. Many of the items are single serving size with lots of design put into the presentation. The sights, sounds, and smells that fill this hotel will remain in your memory long after you've checked out. There is only one minor complaint I could relay about the Peabody and it is the parking. If you valet, there is a $30 charge (which seemed a little high considering you are dropping at least a few hundred just to stay at the hotel) and the self parking is still $16 plus a long trek to the main lobby.
Where else would you stay?
The Peabody is the premier hotel in Memphis! There is no where else that I would consider staying while visiting Memphis. The restaurants are very good and the location is superb.
"A historic landmark for the city"
This hotel is the premium hotel of Memphis. It's amazing views, amenties, and convience of the new added Peabody Place make it the jewel of the city's downtown. If you have a little extra to splurge on your stay its worth and if not at least go a visit it while your in town.
Lovely, Historic, Pricey
Everything you would expect but you'll still pay a premium to rest here. Large rooms and decent views.
"DUCKS"
Really - DUCKS. The Peabody Ducks live on the roof of the penthouse, and every morning they go into the elevator waddle through the lobby into the water fountain and swim all day. At 5:00pm, they annouce that the Ducks are going to sleep, they all exit the fountain and go back into the elevator to go to back to their penthouse! It is a sight to be seen, but get there early on weekends because everyone comes to see them.
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