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The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States
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TOTAL EVENT SPACE:80,000ft²
LARGEST MEETING ROOM:16,264ft²
EVENT ROOMS:36
GUESTROOMS:464
AIRPORT:12 miles
2024 Forbes Travel Guide Award
Historic Grandeur and Legendary Ducks in Memphis

In the heart of “Blues City,” you'll find The Peabody Memphis, a magnificent hotel. Our convenient downtown location is just blocks from Memphis attractions like Beale Street, the Memphis Rock N Soul Museum, Gibson Guitar Factory, and Fed-Ex Forum. Elvis Presley's Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis Zoo, STAX Museum of American Soul Music are nearby too.

The Peabody Memphis offers 80,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate groups of 10 to 2,100. The 36-function spaces range from stately, wood-paneled conference rooms with fireplaces to the 1930s Art Deco-styled Skyway.

The Peabody Rooftop offers breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the Memphis skyline while the Continental Ballroom and adjacent Louis XVI feature ornate crown molding offering an elegant setting for any occasion.

In addition, the Peabody Executive Conference Center features 12 private, luxury meeting rooms located exclusively on the 3rd floor that come with a wide array of services and technology. The original Peabody Hotel opened in 1869 as a symbol of the South's rebirth.

Named for philanthropist George Peabody, it quickly became the business and social hub of Memphis. In 1925, The Peabody was rebuilt at its present location on Union Avenue. In 1933, General Manager Frank Schutt returned from a hunting trip and mischievously placed live duck decoys in the hotel's lobby fountain and the tradition of the March of The Peabody Ducks was born. In the mid-1970s, as Memphis experienced economic decline, The Peabody had to close its doors. But the "South's Grand Hotel" would not stay shuttered for long. The Peabody re-opened in 1981 after an extensive restoration, breathing new life into downtown Memphis.

Just in time for its 150th Anniversary, The Peabody Memphis completed a renovation of all 464 guestrooms and suites in January 2019. Included in the multi-million dollar project were updated ‘soft goods’ and new bathrooms. The new décor mixes traditional with modern, creating a look of timeless elegance. Soft, calming neutrals and rich textures are accented by custom paint colors and commissioned wall art that subtly pays tribute to Memphis, the blues, Mississippi River sunsets, and the Peabody Ducks. Bathrooms feel bright and spacious with upgraded lighting, white Carrara marble tiles on floors and tub surrounds, open shelving for storage, and Quartz vanity tops.

IDEAL GROUP SIZE:
450
MAX GROUP SIZE:
800
AT A GLANCE
Opened
1925
Remodeled
2018
Valet Parking
$33 p/day
Self-Parking Available
$24 p/day
Other
No Smoking Rooms Pets Allowed
TAXES & FEES
Resort Fee
$12.95
Room Tax
17.75%
Sales Tax
9.25%
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hotel Amenities

Business
  • FedEx Office for all business center needs
  • Conference center
  • High-tech telecommunications technology
  • Audiovisual services and event planning.
  • Concierge services
  • Business Center
  • Self Parking
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Wedding Services
  • Airport Shuttle
Recreation
  • Pool
  • Boutique shops
  • Daily Duck March
  • Pets Allowed (up to 75lbs)
  • Spa Service
  • Hair Salon
Nearby
  • Downtown Memphis
  • Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
  • Elvis Presley’s Graceland
  • Beale Street
  • Civil Rights Musuem
  • Walking Tours of Memphis
  • Sun Studio Tour
  • Children's Museum of Memphis
  • Golf and Games Family Park
  • Memphis Botanic Garden
  • Mud Island River Park
  • The Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Meeting Space

Capacity Chart
Total Sq Ft
Room Size Ft
Ceiling Ht Ft
Classroom
Theatre
Banquet 10
Reception
Conference
U Shape
Continental Ballroom
5,264
112' x 47'
19
300
600
470
700
N/A
70
Tennessee Exhibit Hall
11,100
124' x 98'
10
230
450
730
N/A
N/A
N/A
Peabody Grand Ballroom
16,264
135' x 125'
15
600
2,100
1,350
2,200
N/A
N/A
Schutt Room
340
20' x 17'
12
15
25
20
30
15
10
Peabody Room
372
20' x 18.6'
10
12
25
10
25
15
12
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section F
945
21' x 41'
15
30
60
50
60
30
28
Hawthorne Room
336
24' x 14'
9
18
30
20
35
12
N/A
Fortuna Room
400
25' x 16'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
12
N/A
Claiborne Room
425
25' x 17'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
12
N/A
Magnolia Room
476
25.6' x 18.6'
16
20
20
30
30
12
12
Locke Room
468
26' x 18'
10
25
40
30
40
16
16
The Boardroom
480
32' x 15'
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22
N/A
Moorman Room
850
34' x 25'
11
40
100
60
100
26
26
Louis XVI Room
1,512
36' x 42'
12
50
100
120
150
N/A
30
Parker Room
952
36.6' x 26'
11
40
100
60
100
26
26
Cockrell Room
712
38.6' x 18.6'
10
26
55
40
50
28
26
International Room
546
39' x 14'
9
42
50
40
75
30
N/A
Brinkley Room
671
39' x 17.6'
10
26
55
40
50
28
26
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section D
1,950
39' x 47'
15
50
160
140
160
40
40
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section E
1,875
39' x 47'
15
50
160
140
160
40
40
Hollander Room
730
39.6' x 18.6'
11
28
55
40
50
28
26
Kentshire Room
615
41' x 15'
9
42
50
40
75
30
N/A
Exeter Room
672
42' x 16'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
12
N/A
Auburn Room
672
42' x 16'
9
43
50
40
75
30
N/A
Devonshire Room
688
43' x 16'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
12
N/A
Jackson Room
833
49' x 17'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Barclay Room
935
55' x 17'
9
60
70
50
125
40
N/A
Lansdowne Room
1,129
56' x 20'
9
66
100
60
125
40
N/A
Forest Room
2,464
56' x 44'
15
90
130
108
250
50
45
Galaxie Room
912
57' x 16'
9
60
70
50
125
40
N/A
Venetian Room
4,256
76' x 56'
15
175
300
280
400
70
70
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section A
3,144
77' x 41'
15
175
335
210
470
50
50
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section B
3,387
77' x 47'
15
175
335
210
470
50
50
Peabody Grand Ballroom Section C
3,834
77' x 47'
15
175
335
210
470
50
50
Desoto Room
3,228
77.6' x 41.6'
11
72
110
200
250
40
35
The Skyway
7,600
N/A
N/A
100
220
400
700
40
40
DINING, FOOD & BEVERAGE

On-Site Dining

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

What's Nearby?

149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States
Airport
Memphis International Airport is 12 mi / 19 km away