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Benchmark Hotel Downtown Memphis

164 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Benchmark Hotel Downtown Memphis
Real Traveler Rating: 3.1 out of 5 based on 76 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-417-8063 reservetravel
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from $82
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Recommended
Based on 76 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.1 out of 5

    "Maybe once a good hotel but the owners haven't spent any money-bar closed,no business center,no a/c in common areas -halls-elevators -lobby,needs cleaning-paint,denny's restaurant was filthy,slow and poor quality food." source Travelocity

    "The room looks like it hasn't been updated in awhile and could definitely use a facelift, but is all in all clean and a great place to stay." source Travelocity

    "Overall, it was better than i expected & will return again in May for the 'Memphis in May' BBQ & Blues fest,." source Travelocity

    "The overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel was extremely poor." source Travelocity

    "s a total overall of both the physical facility and the management, don." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "The hotel feels dirty, and it didn't help that they just put towels in my room but didn't even make up the bed or clean up." source Travelocity

    "Our room was massive for 2 people, was clean and everything was working properly." source Travelocity

    "There was alot of mold in the bathroom and it wasn't clean when we got there." source Travelocity

    "The room was clean and had all the amenities that were advertised." source Travelocity

    "This hotel is really old, but it is clean." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Also, the service staff is very nice and very helpful." source Orbitz

    "Needs some more renovation, spacious rooms, helpful staff, the only negative was what is always the case with downtown hotels and that is parking." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were awful, maid service was ""what maid service. "" With the exception of one of the counter and one valet parking person service was rude." source Travelocity

    "The only complaint may be that the housekeeping staff seemed to have forgotten to come in on day 2 and service the room." source Travelocity

    "Maid service was poor." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The location is awesome for the price." source Orbitz

    "I would stay here again in a heartbeat because everything in downtown was within walking distance." source Travelocity

    "This hotel had a great location, right across from Peabody and at the ally of Rendevous (awesome ribs)." source Travelocity

    "Not a bad place, very good location, but you can do better for nearly the same price." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was in a great location (right across from the Peabody)." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "If you are looking for a hotel with everything, keep looking, but if you are going to be out each day, and evening, and just come back when it is time to rest, this is a good place for the price." source Travelocity

    "we paid $* dollars for the room but was then told that we would have to pay $15 dollars for the parking,we then got our keys to the room." source Travelocity

    "For the price it was a little to pricey to the hotel." source Travelocity

    "Good Price,Good location,close to everything." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "The first night we stayed, the room was dirty, (the floor was so dirty, when I walked on it with my barefeet, my feet were gray from dirt, there was trash under the sofa, and the bed was wet." source Travelocity

More information on Benchmark Hotel Downtown Memphis

Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, next to the famous Peabody Hotel and Entertainment Center is the all nonsmoking Benchmark Hotel. This recently renovated hotel is walking distance to AutoZone Baseball Park, Fed Ex Forum, Memphis Convention Center, Beale Street Entertainment District, the Civil Rights Museum, Pyramid Arena, and the Art Cetera Gallery. Graceland, Southland Dog Track, and the Botanical Gardens are all less than 10 miles.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

1 King Bed:Description not provided2 Double Beds:Description not provided

Total Floors:

0 floors.

Rooms:

1 King Bed:Description not provided2 Double Beds:Description not provided

Cancellation Policy

Cancel by 6 pm

Area

The Benchmark Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Memphis, next to the famous Peabody Hotel and Entertainment Center, and across the street from Autozone Baseball Park.

Pets

False

Dining

Restaurant / Dining InformationDennys Restaurant on site Benchmark Lobby Lounge on site Rendezvous Barbeque, 1/2 block Hueys American Food, 1 block B.B. King Southern Barbeque, 2 blocks Elvis Presley Southern Food, 2 blocks

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