Memphis has 14 hotels with in-room tubs, from Beale Street to Germantown. The highest-rated is Big Cypress Lodge at 4.4, a pyramid lodge with freestanding tubs starting at $284. Best downtown value is the Westin Beale Street at $174.
Memphis splits its jacuzzi hotel market between two different nights out. Along Beale Street, you walk back from live music to a freestanding tub at The Westin or a soaking suite at the Hampton Inn. Both sit close enough to hear the brass through the window. The room most guests overlook is Big Cypress Lodge, a wilderness property built inside the Bass Pro Shops pyramid right on the river. You soak in a tub surrounded by cypress wood paneling. A bowling alley sits one floor below. Outside the downtown core, budget-friendly jetted tubs stretch from East Memphis near Wolfchase Galleria through Germantown along Poplar Avenue and as far north as Millington. Prices start at $76 across a collection that runs 14 hotels deep.
14 hotelsFrom $76 – $291/nightBest rating 4.4
14 properties
Big Cypress Lodge
Memphis, Tennessee
Very Good2,205 reviews
4.4
Immersive hotel built inside Memphis's Bass Pro Shops pyramid with freestanding soaking tubs, wood-cabin atmosphere, on-site restaurant, and bowling alley.
Downtown Memphis hotel near Beale Street with soaking tub suite, outdoor pool, and restaurant. Walking distance to the National Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi River.
Downtown Memphis SpringHill Suites near Beale Street with soaking tub suite and pet-friendly rooms. Walking distance to the National Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi River.
Hilton near Memphis International Airport with marble freestanding soaking tubs, airport shuttle, and full restaurant. Close to Graceland and the Elvis Presley Boulevard corridor.
East Memphis Wyndham property near I-240 with an in-room Jacuzzi suite, free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Guests note the area is quiet but dated.
Anchored to Beale Street's entertainment corridor, the Westin offers a freestanding soaking tub in its spa suite alongside marble bathrooms and on-site dining.
Suburban Germantown inn with an in-room Jacuzzi suite, free breakfast, fitness center, and easy access to Poplar Avenue shopping and dining in East Memphis.
Pet-friendly Comfort Inn near Memphis International Airport with a whirlpool suite, free breakfast buffet, and shuttle access to terminals, minutes from Graceland.
The highest-rated is a 5.0 cabin on twenty private acres near Decherd at $169. For budget romance, the Red Roof Inn in Clarksville has a heart-shaped tub for $80.
Sonesta has 754 jacuzzi properties, but most are independent-feeling B&Bs and cabins, not chain hotels. The best value is The Artist's Inn near Lancaster at $65 a night with an in-room corner jacuzzi and breakfast included.
The Gold Collection groups 62 hotels rated 4.5 or higher across the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Reserve at Hot Springs leads the tier with a perfect 5.0.
62 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Downtown puts you on Beale Street with live music out the door, but rooms start around $128 and climb past $290. East Memphis around Wolfchase is quieter and roughly $80–$120 per night. La Quinta Inn Wolfchase scores a 4.3 rating at $119. If you want nightlife within stumbling distance, pay the downtown premium. If the hot tub is the main event, east Memphis saves you $100 or more a night.
A whirlpool tub has jets that push water; it is the standard jacuzzi feel. Seven Memphis hotels put whirlpool tubs in the bedroom, not the bathroom. A soaking tub is deeper than a standard bath but has no jets. Big Cypress Lodge offers freestanding soaking tubs starting at $284 per night. If jets matter to you, confirm 'whirlpool' at booking. 'Soaking tub' never means jets.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken on South Front Street is a ten-minute walk from most downtown hotels. Order the spicy dark meat and do not skip the pie. The Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown at $128 per night is close and well-rated at 4.3. After dinner, Beale Street is right there for live blues. The hot tub back at the room makes a good ending to a night on Beale.
At $39, the OYO Hotel Memphis is a bare-bones roadside stop, fine if you need a bed and a tub and nothing else. Quality Inn Memphis at $76 gets decent reviews and delivers a private tub without the downtown markup. Below $80, expect older rooms and highway locations. The tub works, but the feel is functional, not romantic. If atmosphere matters, budget at least $120.
