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The 3 best hotels in Memphis.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Memphis, United States: Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown (budget), La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown (best value) and River Inn of Harbor Town (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetComfort Inn Memphis Downtown8.0/10 · €119 / nightBest ValueLa Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown8.6/10 · €125 / nightLuxuryRiver Inn of Harbor Town8.7/10 · €322 / night
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Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown, Memphis
Budget
8.0€119 / night

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown

★★★★Downtown Memphis

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.0/10 from 1,047 guest reviews
  • ≈ 13 min walk to Memphis Pyramid
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
1,047 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.7Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to Beale Street, the Mississippi River, and the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid.
  • Breakfast: Hot options like waffles and eggs, but often crowded with slow restocking.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 1,047 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €119.25 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €119.25/night versus a sample median of €143.97/night (17% below the median).
  • Location: Downtown Memphis, Memphis. Address: 100 North Front Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown, Memphis
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€125 / night

La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown

★★★Downtown Memphis

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.6/10 from 3,255 guest reviews
  • ≈ 21 min walk to National Civil Rights Museum
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
3,255 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

8.6/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, pool.

  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 3,255 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €124.72/night versus a sample median of €143.97/night (13% below the median).
  • Location: Downtown Memphis, Memphis. Address: 310 Union Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
River Inn of Harbor Town, Memphis
Luxury
8.7€322 / night

River Inn of Harbor Town

★★★★★50 Harbor Town Square

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.7/10 from 63 guest reviews
  • ≈ 11 min walk to Memphis Pyramid
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
63 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

Five-star stay · gym, restaurant.

  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 63 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €322.27/night versus a sample median of €143.97/night.
  • Location: Memphis, Memphis. Address: 50 Harbor Town Square. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis Pyramid, National Civil Rights Museum

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Memphis

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Downtown Memphis

Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown · ≈ 13 min walk to Memphis Pyramid

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Downtown Memphis

La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown · ≈ 21 min walk to National Civil Rights Museum

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Luxury

50 Harbor Town Square

River Inn of Harbor Town · ≈ 11 min walk to Memphis Pyramid

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

Map

BudgetBest ValueLuxuryBlues Hall of Fame · Memphis Pyramid · National Civil Rights Museum

Memphis hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetComfort Inn Memphis DowntownDowntown Memphis48.0 (1,047)€119
Best ValueLa Quinta by Wyndham Memphis DowntownDowntown Memphis38.6 (3,255)€125
LuxuryRiver Inn of Harbor Town50 Harbor Town Square58.7 (63)€322

Questions about hotels in Memphis

What is the best budget hotel in Memphis?
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown (Downtown Memphis): 8/10 · 1,047 reviews · €119 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to Beale Street, the Mississippi River, and the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid.”
What is the best value hotel in Memphis?
La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Downtown (Downtown Memphis): 8.6/10 · 3,255 reviews · €125 / night
What is the best luxury hotel in Memphis?
River Inn of Harbor Town (50 Harbor Town Square): 8.7/10 · 63 reviews · €322 / night
Where should I stay in Memphis?
Our three picks are in Downtown Memphis, 50 Harbor Town Square. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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