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$$ | Miles | Fit | Kit | I'net

$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-40 in Memphis offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-40 in Memphis offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-40 in Memphis offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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  Welcome to Memphis, birthplace of the blues. Beale Street, from which the Beale Street Blues got its name, is still very much a primary center of blues musicians and a Mecca for blues lovers. The Congress of the United States honored the blues and Beale Street by declaring Memphis Home of the Blues.
  In the 1950s, another revolution hit the world of music, - Elvis Presley, the King, created his own version of rhythm and blues. Today, years after his death, he is virtually idolized by thousands who flock to Memphis to visit - or just look at - Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley.
  Music is very much a major tourist attraction in Memphis. But Memphis has hatched many other world famous successes. Holiday Inns, long a familiar landmark along American highways, was founded and headquartered in Memphis.
  The world famous (for other reasons) Peabody Hotel is another "you just don't want to miss" attraction. You'll never forget the sight of the Peabody ducks marching on their special red carpet to the strains of a John Phillip Sousa march to the water fountain in the hotel lobby.

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   Memphis is home to the Grizzlies NBA basketball team. Tickets can be hard to come by - especially at the last minute. If you would like to watch one of their games while in Memphis, Ticket-Lady.com can probably get your tickets at a pleasant price. Or, if you already have tickets but find you will be unable to use them, Ticket-Lady.com would be most happy to buy them from you. You can be sure there is someone out there looking for those tickets.
  In our opinion, exit 12 is the best exit in the Memphis area for an overnight stop if you are passing through Memphis. Almost all the big name hotel chains are present with facilities ranging from Red Roof to a recently completely renovated Holiday Inn. And the room rates seem to be consistently below those at other exits in the area.
  One problem; if you are westbound, you just may find yourself embroiled in the morning rush hour traffic - and it is very bad here. Of course, you could depart at 6a but you will still find a lot of traffic.
  If you intend to do some touring in Memphis you probably wish to include Beale Street. If you are eastbound, take exit 1-B (exit 1-C if westbound) and head south on US-64 to Beal Street (about 13 blocks counting the streets on your right).

Memphis is the South - and you'll love it!