Versailles-inspired decor lends Chez Philippe a romantic ambience mixed with a genteel Old South feel. Chef Reinaldo Alfonso offers three-, five- and seven-course tasting menus of Southern cuisine. Choices vary by season, and the chef… Read More
For years, The Peabody has enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest hotels in the South. While standard rooms aren't overly spacious or extraordinary, the public spaces dazzle. Marble columns, hand-carved and burnished woodwork, and ornate gilded plasterwork on the ceiling give the lobby the air of a palace. Its dominant feature is its Romanesque marble fountain. Here, the famous Peabody...
This 14-story Italian Renaissance Revival landmark has been the preeminent Memphis hotel since opening downtown in 1869. Renovations brought the indoor pool and athletic club into the 21st century, and the 464 guest rooms got a refresh in 2006. The menu at tony Chez Philippe is an Asian-inflected version of la cuisine Française. Marble pillars, hand-painted skylights, a charming bar, and a...
There's no more elegant place in Memphis for a drink, but be sure you drop in well after the crowds -- who gather to watch the Peabody ducks do their daily march -- have dispersed, usually shortly after 5pm. Piano music is featured in the evenings. If you're a middle-aged or older traveler with refined tastes and an appreciation of historic, Old South charm, you'll feel right at home relaxing...