Memphis, TennesseeMidtown
The Memphian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Maximalist art house
Midtown Memphis, Tennessee
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottMaximalist art house
Midtown's playhouse energy translates into a whimsical, pattern-rich retreat designed as Overton Square's creative living room.
“the mix of prints, fabrics, and art, on paper, would be too much, but in execution, weaves together a rich, colorful tapestry that’s somehow not over the top”
What it’s good at
Notable
Antelope-print carpets and custom murals frame works curated from fifteen Memphis artists.
Listed
Vintage Overton Square photos and theater references anchor the hotel in Midtown's playhouse district.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
In Midtown’s Overton Square, The Memphian channels Memphis’s artistic energy into a hotel that feels more like a gallery with rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Overton Square sits right outside, putting live theaters, indie restaurants, and concerts at the Overton Shell within walking distance.
The rooms
Custom wallpaper and illuminated theater-vanity mirrors outfit bedrooms, while larger suites add freestanding soaking tubs and separate parlors.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center is set with cardio equipment and free weights beneath industrial pendant lights.
Bar
Tiger & Peacock
Bartenders pour botanical cocktails beside an open terrace, and the Champagne Room glints with pink velvet and a disco ball.
Restaurant
Complicated Pilgrim
The kitchen serves Southern comfort cooking daily, and morning espresso turns to cocktails at the white marble bar.
How it began
The name honors the historic Memphian Theater down the block, where Elvis Presley once held private midnight movie screenings.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.