This Tennessee Hotel Has a Party Penthouse Suite For Ducks

One of my favorite memories as a child was my first trip to Memphis, Tennessee. We went to the Pyramid, Graceland, ate ribs at The Rendezvous, and I thought my dad was joking when he said we were going to a "duck hotel."

We waddled down to Union Avenue, and up above this massive building was a huge neon sign that read "The Peabody Hotel." We walked in, and all of a sudden heard a loud whistle and the pitter-patter of tiny feet coming off the elevator. Ducks! On parade from the elevator to the gorgeous fountain that sits in the lobby.

It was an ornate hub of folks bustling off the street to see the stars of the "show," and guests enjoying cocktails at tables scattered around a grand centerpiece. The space is absolutely beautiful. So elegant, with shops all around for souvenirs, fine jewelry, and custom suits.

As an adult, I found my way back to The Peabody Hotel for the St. Jude Country Cares Convention. Experiencing what makes it so special, I noticed that even the tiniest of details get the Peabody treatment. From the artwork to the little bars of soap shaped like ducks to the coffee stirrers to the embroidery on the pillows, you'll remember your stay fondly.

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Especially if you make it up to the roof! You can see the house where the ducks are pampered, and they even host parties up there. Talk about iconic. We went to a Halloween Party up there a couple of years ago.

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This year, Hardy and Hunter Phelps performed an acoustic set on the ducks' porch. It is the perfect venue for live music outside.

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Here's a clip of Hardy SANGIN' some God's Country remixed with Charlie Daniels. I wonder if we kept the ducks awake? I bet the partied right along with us in that mansion.

@92.5_wbkr Party With Hardy on the rooftop of The Peabody Hotel. He is a big supporter of St. Jude and was saaaaaangin’ for those ducks, baby! #stjude #musicgives #hardy #countrymusic #godscountry @St. Jude ♬ original sound - 92.5 The Country Station! WBKR

As far as the grand history of The Peabody Hotel, this video plays in every room. It's an interesting look back at how it has evolved over the past century. Remaining a special place for events and travel, "The Duck Hotel" is a bucket list spot to visit or stay for sure. Have you ever been before?

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