The Hu. Hotel is the design-led boutique choice in downtown Memphis. It occupies a Beaux Arts building at 79 Madison Avenue that was once the Madison Hotel, and a multimillion-dollar renovation refreshed it and gave it its current name, which honors the Memphian Hugh Hu Brinkley. The rooms are done in blues and grays with stained oak, brass, copper and white Carrara marble, and the tourism board counts 110 rooms, 44 of them suites. The public spaces are the draw. A lobby gallery shows rotating work by local artists, the lobby bar serves coffee by day and cocktails by night, and an elevator takes you to a rooftop bar with sunset views over the Mississippi River. The rooftop serves comfort food, including a toast menu. The hotel closed two of its three on-site restaurants after the pandemic, so plan to eat out for most meals, which is no hardship with downtown dining close by. It suits couples and design-minded travelers who want character over a chain feel, and its pet-friendly policy helps travelers with dogs. It is a full-service hotel with a fitness center and free Wi-Fi, and the tourism board gives average nightly rates in its upper price tiers.
Location and getting around
The hotel is downtown on Madison Avenue, in the central part of the city, so many of the main downtown sights are a short walk or rideshare away. Check the map for your own plans, since Beale Street, the riverfront and South Main sit at different distances. Sun Studio, Stax and Graceland are short drives.
Rooms
The guestrooms are spacious and styled with natural materials, and the suites give extra room for longer stays. Details such as bed types and views vary, so choose when you book. The building is a historic landmark, so room layouts differ.
Who it suits
Couples, design fans, rooftop-bar lovers and travelers who like a boutique stay. Families can use it too, particularly with the suites.
Good to know
Confirm parking arrangements and fees, pet terms and restaurant opening hours with the hotel before you arrive, as these details are not stated on the tourism page. Check-in and check-out times are shown at booking.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop bar with river views
- ✓Lobby bar
- ✓Rotating local-art gallery
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Suites available
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Full-service hotel
Good questions
Does the Hu. Hotel have a rooftop bar?+
Yes, an elevator takes guests to a rooftop bar with sunset views over the Mississippi River. It serves comfort food, including a toast menu.
How many rooms does the hotel have?+
The tourism board gives 110 rooms, including 44 suites and 8 accessible rooms.
Is the Hu. Hotel pet-friendly?+
Yes, it is described as pet-friendly. Confirm the terms and any fees with the hotel before you arrive.
