What area to stay and eat in Memphis?

Well I already prepaid for the Elvis tours like two years ago but we had to keep postponing the trip. Unfortunately, I think we’re stuck going now. Or I’m stuck from my wife. Lol

Midtown:
The Memphian

Downtown:
The Peabody
Hyatt Centric
Central Station Hotel
Arrive Hotel

Central Station is a brand new hotel in the historic train station tower, very nice. In an artsy district just south of downtown. Lots of good food and such nearby. They have a elevated parking deck that makes cars harder to be targeted. I've left cars there overnight with baggage that I couldn't bring in and it was fine.

The Peabody is cool and very historic but the walls are very thin and the place is super pricey.

I've also stayed a few times at the Double Tree behind the Peabody, it was pretty decent for a mid-range hotel. The Peabody and Central Station can get expensive.

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Someone mentioned to me about possibly staying in Germantown and just driving into Graceland that one day. Thoughts on that?

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My wife and I have spent a lot of time in Memphis over the last 4 or 5 years. We did all of our IVF stuff in Memphis, have been to several weddings downtown, etc. Downtown Memphis is not as bad as its made out to be if you have a remote clue what you’re doing.

What you’re talking about doing is the safe bet for sure though. If I were going this route, I’d either stay in Germantown or at the Memphian and eat BBQ at The Commissary in Germantown, and eat a nice meal at Porch and Parlor, which is right next door to the Memphian. Good little shopping district right there too for your wife… Germantown has good shopping too though.

Actually will probably do this one weekend in the summer.

East Memphis by 240 and Poplar has a number of decent hotels, I live nearby. There is a Central BBQ in that area and a lot of people lavish it with praise although I think it’s overrated.

Stay at the Memphian. The Second Line is across the street and has great food and drinks. The BBQ Shop on Madison is my favorite. Their pork nachos an BBQ spaghetti are awesome, along with the ribs and pulled pork.

Around the corner from Graceland....Uncle Lou's Chicken

Triple D place....Place looks low rent and is in a shady part of town but damn that honey dipped chicken is like crack.

Graceland is the most underwhelming place I've ever been. It's a total money grab and I would give up the money I paid 2 years ago, no question.

for very casual..

Rendezvous Ribs do not disappoint.
Dryers Burgers, different but good.


I heard Itta Bena was good. (High End)