The Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Downtown is a practical, well-placed base for visitors who want a known brand at a fair price. It stands at 75 Jefferson Avenue and overlooks Court Square Park, with the Mississippi Riverwalk, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Orpheum Theatre all across the street or close by. The Main Street Trolley line runs nearby, which makes the hotel easy to use without a car. Facilities are straightforward and business-friendly. The Bistro, the on-site restaurant and bar, serves breakfast and dinner and offers Starbucks beverages, and there is a complimentary fitness center and a whirlpool. The hotel has no swimming pool, so families expecting a pool should look elsewhere. There is a business center, on-site laundry, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and meeting space of more than 3,000 square feet, including a ballroom of about 2,000 square feet. It suits first-time visitors, business travelers and couples who care more about location than luxury. It is smoke-free, and pets are not allowed.
Location and getting around
The hotel faces Court Square in the heart of downtown, within reach of the riverfront and the trolley. Beale Street, the Peabody ducks and FedExForum are a trolley or rideshare ride away, or a longer walk. Memphis International Airport is about 12 miles away, and the hotel has no airport shuttle, though an on-request transport service is mentioned at a set one-way fare.
Rooms
The rooms follow the familiar Courtyard layout, with a work desk and modern comforts. The hotel does not publish its room count on the page we checked, so use the booking page for room types and bed options.
Who it suits
Business travelers, couples and first-timers who want a central address and the reliability of a brand they know. Families with young children may miss a pool.
Good to know
Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. Self-parking and valet are each charged at a daily fee, so factor that into your budget. Free Wi-Fi is available, with in-room internet perks for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct.
Why stay here
- ✓The Bistro restaurant and bar
- ✓Starbucks beverages
- ✓Complimentary fitness center
- ✓Whirlpool
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Business center
- ✓On-site laundry
- ✓Self-parking and valet
Good questions
Does the Courtyard Memphis Downtown have a pool?+
No, there is no pool, though the hotel has a whirlpool and a complimentary fitness center.
Where is the hotel?+
At 75 Jefferson Avenue, overlooking Court Square Park, across from the Mississippi Riverwalk and near the Orpheum Theatre.
Does it allow pets?+
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
