"A historic 1914 neoclassical terminal that still receives Amtrak’s City of New Orleans, this hotel reopened in 2019 with a midcentury modern aesthetic and music-centered programming. Its bar and lounge, 8 & Sand, houses thousands of vinyl records of Memphis musicians and is promoted as an outstanding listening space; the property offers 123 guestrooms (including a two-level suite), some with Mississippi River views, bright modern artwork, blackout curtains for sound sleep, and a music-forward atmosphere that leans into the city’s musical heritage." - Pat Tompkins