Hu Hotel
If you’ve been scanning this website looking for the Madison Hotel, look no further. The Beaux Arts Tennessee Trust building underwent a multimillion dollar renovation several years ago, and it has been soundly refreshed and renamed. Sumptuous and airy guestrooms, are decked out in blues and grays, with stained oak, brass, copper, and white Carrara marble. Common spaces are expertly appointed, with a rotating art gallery in the lobby that features local artists; the lobby bar pulls double duty with coffee by day and cocktails by night. Dishes focus on fun comfort foods—think a fancy toast menu—at the rooftop bar. Even if you don’t stay here, swing by and take the elevator to the rooftop where you can grab a drink along with breathtaking views of the sunset over the Mississippi River. While the Hu faced some setbacks post-pandemic, including closing two of their three onsite restaurants, that shouldn’t be a reason to avoid it (there are great dining options nearby). By the way, the new hotel’s name comes from Hugh “Hu” Brinkley, a prominent Memphian whose grandfather was John Overton, one of the city’s founders. In the 1800s, Hu built the Lyceum Theatre at 2nd Street and Jefferson Avenue. The owners also say that the hotel’s name shows off the fact that Memphis has many “hues” of its own—take that as you will.
If you’ve been scanning this website looking for the Madison Hotel, look no further. The Beaux Arts Tennessee Trust building underwent a multimillion dollar renovation several years ago, and it has been soundly refreshed and renamed. Sumptuous and airy guestrooms, are decked out in blues and grays, with stained oak, brass, copper, and white Carrara marble. Common spaces are expertly appointed, with a rotating art gallery in the lobby that features local artists; the lobby bar pulls double duty with coffee by day and cocktails by night. Dishes focus on fun comfort foods—think a fancy toast menu—at the rooftop bar. Even if you don’t stay here, swing by and take the elevator to the rooftop where you can grab a drink along with breathtaking views of the sunset over the Mississippi River. While the Hu faced some setbacks post-pandemic, including closing two of their three onsite restaurants, that shouldn’t be a reason to avoid it (there are great dining options nearby). By the way, the new hotel’s name comes from Hugh “Hu” Brinkley, a prominent Memphian whose grandfather was John Overton, one of the city’s founders. In the 1800s, Hu built the Lyceum Theatre at 2nd Street and Jefferson Avenue. The owners also say that the hotel’s name shows off the fact that Memphis has many “hues” of its own—take that as you will.
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