set off i-240, this straightforward airport hotel is 3 miles from shopping at the oak court mall and 7 miles from memphis international airport. free perks include hot breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle. the polished suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screens with premium channels, and desks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all also offer microwaves and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers and pull-out sofas. there's also a fitness room, an indoor heated pool and a whirlpool, plus a convenience store and a business center. upgraded suites add wet bars, living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs Memphis International Airport 14 min
Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium (18 min) Museum devoted to Memphis history, science & culture featuring an IMAX theater & planetarium. National Civil Rights Museum (21 min) Historic site of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination & exhibits on the racial equality movement. Shelby Farms Park (14 min) 4,500 acres with biking & horse trails, many bodies of water for fishing & boating plus playgrounds. Stax Museum of American Soul Music (16 min) A replica recording studio & rotating exhibits tell the story of Stax Records & soul music. Lichterman Nature Center (11 min) 65-acre woodland with a visitor's center, educational exhibits, live animals, pavilions & trails. The Children's Museum of Memphis (18 min) Interactive permanent displays & traveling exhibits create learning opportunities for kids. Sun Studio (18 min) This legendary rock 'n' roll recording studio hosted Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash & others notables. Dixon Gallery & Gardens (10 min) Botanical park & museum with permanent collections of Impressionist & post-Impressionist art. Memphis Zoo (24 min) Many different species of land & sea animals displayed in pavilions organized geographically. Memphis Botanic Garden (10 min) Global array of plants arranged into separate areas, including a popular Japanese tranquility space. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum (21 min) Story of the roots & influence of Bluff City's rock & soul music told through interactive media. Elvis Presley Automobile Museum (17 min) Showroom at Elvis Presley’s Memphis at Graceland displaying 20+ cars owned by the entertainer. Brooks Museum (22 min) Collection of European & American art, including sculptures & paintings, from the 18th-20th century. Graceland (16 min) Elvis Presley's famed estate featuring mansion tours, exhibits, a car museum & 2 jets. Mud Island (24 min) Small peninsular area featuring a public park, history museum, restaurants & an amphitheater. |