Home to barbecue, blues, and The King himself, Memphis, Tennessee offers many attractions for all types of people. Check out one of the many golf courses, such as Links at Whitehaven, chow down on some barbecue, and of course you can't forget Graceland.
Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel
A fashionable boutique hotel, Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel features 128 rooms, each with a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Only a short walk to Graceland itself, Heartbreak Hotel's rooms also offer a TV and click radio. The property features 4 Elvis-themed suites, all with their own unique spin on The King's style. The Graceland features decor inspired by Elvis Presley's own living room and dining room, as well as his famous jungle room. The Hollywood focuses on his movies and the Gold and Platinum shows off his music with a 50s and 60s decor, while the Burning Love room is a rich and romantic room with lots of red throughout. Free HBO and in-house Elvis movies are standard in all rooms. Once you've checked out the decor in your room, step into the heart-shaped outdoor pool or work off some energy in the exercise room. A gift shop will keep you busy choosing the best souvenirs to take home, or check out the Jungle Room Lounge, an on-site bar. Shuttle service is available to the local airport for free and to Beale Street for a small fee. This hotel is 100% smoke-free.
Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel
3677 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(877) 777-0606
elvis.com/epheartbreakhotel
Days Inn
Situated just across the street from Graceland, days Inn offers a family atmosphere with handcrafted custom furniture in each room. After checking in, take a dip in the famous guitar-shaped pool, which was featured on the Travel Channel, as well as MTV. Each day starts with a free breakfast that serves up Belgian waffles, muffins, cereals, fruits, coffee, and tea. All rooms offer high speed hardwired internet, in-room safes, and 27" flat-screen TVs with over 85 cable channels, including HBO and a 24-hour Elvis movie channel. Microwaves and refrigerators are available in each room for meal preparation, or check out Hard Rock Cafe, which is just around the corner. Morning and evening shuttles are available to the airport for free. Beale Street is just 7.6 miles away and the Memphis Zoo is only 11 miles away. This hotel is pet-friendly for a small fee.
Days Inn
3839 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-5500
daysinn.com
Quality Inn
Featuring 60 elegantly furnished rooms, Quality Inn is just 2 miles from Graceland and 7 miles from downtown Memphis. Start your morning with the complimentary Quality Corner breakfast or enjoy some local world-famous barbecue for an early lunch. Free coffee as well as weekday papers are available in the lobby and the outdoor pool and sundeck offers a great place to relax and cool off in the summer. Data port phones, faxing, and copying services are available if you're in town on business. Each room offers microwaves and refrigerators, as well as free wireless internet. Some rooms even boast balconies and Jacuzzis. This hotel is pet-friendly but requires a small fee.
Quality Inn
1581 East Brooks Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(866) 997-5365
qualityinnmemphis.com
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