The Peabody Hotel is located in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. The hotel is known for its historic heritage and luxurious décor, which are based on an unusual theme, the Peabody ducks.
The hotel gained international fame because of its Peabody Ducks, a tradition dated from 1933. The five Peabody ducks march from the Grand Lobby at 11 o’clock sharp every morning, and then march back up at 5 o’clock every afternoon. Many guests and visitors congregate to watch the five ducks march, and many others visit the hotel to catch a glimpse of the celebrity ducks bathing in the hotel’s fountain between 11 and 17 o’clock every day.
The March of the Ducks started off in 1933, when the hotel’s director and his friends decided to let three of the ducks they had previously used as bait bathe in the hotel’s large fountain. Since then, it has become somewhat of a tradition to let five ducks bathe in the fountain every day. The March of the Ducks became official in 1940 when the first Duckmaster decided to train the ducks to march from their room to the lobby every morning and back again every afternoon. The ducks enjoy excellent living conditions and have their own room, called the Duck Palace, which is located at the top floor of the hotel.
The hotel has several types of rooms. All rooms and suites are double rooms with a large bathroom. There are several standard double rooms, as well as several Junior Suites, Celebrity Suites, Romeo and Juliet Suites and a Presidential Suite. Each one of the rooms is decorated in a different style, although every room is ornamented by a picture or a statue of several ducks.
As one would imagine, the Romeo and Juliet Suites are the most romantic ones at the hotel. These spacious duplex suites have a winding staircase, a large living room, a bedroom with an intricate design, a modern bathroom and enjoyable views.
Some of the rooms are pet friendly rooms. The hotel allows guests to bring their pets as long as these have been vaccinated and the hotel staff has been assured that each guest will be responsible for their pet’s behaviour. Pets are not allowed in the lobby during the March of the Ducks.
There is a large business centre and several well equipped conference rooms that occupy one of the hotel floors. The hotel can help organize all sorts of conferences and events in the halls. The Skyway Ballroom is a large hall located on the top floor of the hotel which can be used for formal and informal celebrations. The Peabody Grand Ballroom and the Venetian Hall are known for their luxurious décor, while the other seven halls are very spacious and sport a classical design.
The hotel has several bars and restaurants which have won several prestigious awards throughout the years. The hotel has an interior swimming pool, an athletic club and even a luxurious spa. There are several boutiques near the lobby, many of which sell duck related merchandise. Guests will be able to buy T-shirts, mugs and many other souvenirs decorated with pictures of the Peabody Ducks.
Chez Philippe is the hotel’s most luxurious restaurant, specialized in traditional French food. The Capriccio Grill is one of the hotel’s best restaurants and is dedicated to the Italian cuisine. The Peabody Pastry Shop is a small shop where guests will be able to buy some of the most delicious desserts in the region, and the nearby café called The Peabody is full of nutritious snacks. The Corner Bar is a lively place where there is live music every Friday and Saturday night. The Afternoon Tea is a large tea room where guests will enjoy many varieties of teas accompanied by sandwiches and pastry. As one might assume, the only dish that the hotel does not serve is duck.
The Peabody Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the city and is considered an historical landmark. Only a couple of blocks away guests will find places of interest such as Beale Street, the Fed Ex Forum and the celebrated Sun Studios. Guests are within walking distance of the Memphis Museum of Rock and Soul, the National Museum of Civil Rights, the Gibson Guitar Factory and many others.



























































