Talbot Heirs Guesthouse

[997]Seriously 5 stars..Take an Uber here from the airport. It will be about $30 vs $80 on car service :(Each "room" is more like a super cool apartment. It's about 22 steps up to the main level. First floor has a convivence store.We were in Room 6 which was great. The was a separate bedroom which is what we wanted. The room had - roll away bed - iron- blow dryer- cereal- milk- bottled water and OJ- coffee- Full kitchen with eat in areaThe bathroom was large and comfortable. The bed was great and I slept like a baby.The staff is very friendly and helpful Answered all my questions. There were extra snacks and water bottles available if needed.If I ever come back to Memphis I would DEFINITELY come back here. This place is across the street from the Peabody hotel so we went across to see the march of the ducks. lol

This place was amazing! Three of our best couple friends each got rooms here for a weekend in Memphis. It has so much charm and style. You won't find a better place with such a great location at a reasonable price. Peabody is right across the street so you can experience all it has to offer without being stuck in a very small overpriced room. We had the Layla piano suite and had folks over during the day to watch football. It was perfect!

THEE place to stay in Memphis!!! Talbot Heirs felt more like our home away from home in Memphis (Suite 6 was our abode). Large and spacious apartment-style accommodations: large marble floor throughout, family room, kitchen, large bathroom and large bedroom. The kitchen is stocked with coffee, a cereal and cereal bar selection for the next morning, chilled waters and milk in the refrigerator (every day). The entire right side of our pad was lined with windows and plantation shutters, plants lined the window sills (I don't even have this at home), you could hear the bustle of people outside, the buzz of the downtown. A quick 2-3 block walk to Beale Street, Talbot Heirs is perfectly located.Tom & Sandy Franck are the owners/managers of the property and boy do they make you feel welcome, like a part of the family, a local in Memphis, someone special ... From my initial call to reserve our Suite to the greeting we received upon arrival - first class all the way. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Memphis. We arrived into Memphis late, 11:15p our flight arrive, which I felt bad for Tom who we needed to wake to let us into our Suite. "Not a problem" says Tom as he eagerly greets us downstairs when we arrive in our taxi, ready to bring our luggage up the stairs. If you don't pay close attention, you just may drive past Talbot Heirs, the sign is subtle, more like an apartment building. Just the way it's planned. Tom got us settled in, gave us a map of the downtown area, outlined the free shuttle that can take us to Graceland (our #1 Agenda item of the next day) and some great places to take in all Memphis ... "Do you ladies drink beer?" Me: "Absolutely!" Before you know it, Tom is bringing us a 6-pack to add to our stocked refrigerator. Since Talbot Heirs has full kitchens in each Suite, guests stock their fridges for their stay and sometimes don't finish their adult bevvies and thus leave them for Tom & Sandy. And this was our added benefit - a 6-pack to start our trip! :) We were only in Memphis for 2 nights and were so sad to say Bye to Tom and Sandy. As Tom helped us pack-up the taxi on our way out of town, a big hug and "come see us again" ... Yes, you will!!!

I'll reiterate everything that's already been said about how great Talbot Heirs Guesthouse is, and how friendly and accommodating Tom and Sandy are as hosts. This little eight-room gem in downtown Memphis was a joy to stay at, and centrally located across from the Peabody. It's easy to walk to downtown museums, Beale Street, FedEx Forum, Tom Lee Park. The suites themselves are large, clean and comfy. We didn't want to leave our room it was so nice.The rate is super affordable, and there is affordable parking nearby that they'll give you a keycard for, so the charge can be put on your bill at checkout. They just ask that you call them on your way into town, where they'll meet you at the entrance, unload your car, and drive with you to the parking lot.The hallways and suites are nicely decorated with outsider art, and Tom & Sandy are a font of knowledge, and will get to know their guests and make sure they're comfortable getting around Memphis. There's a kitchenette and refrigerator in each room, and the fridge is stocked with free water, orange juice- what a nice touch.I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and I'm considering deleting this review entirely to keep this wonderful place a secret!

There's nothing about the Talbot Heirs Guesthouse that makes it seem like a hotel.First, there's the entrance. It's a nondescript door sandwiched between a restaurant and a convenience store on Second St. It's the sort of door that, unless you're specifically looking for it, you'll miss completely.The rooms, which are all located on the second floor of the building, are less like hotel rooms and more like studio apartments. You could spend some serious time in these suites - each one has a full kitchen that come stocked with free snacks and water, and some have living rooms.They're all uniquely decorated, and most contain some kind of local art. One of the suites has a framed vintage poster from a Gladys Knight and the Pips show that owner Sandy Franck found in a trunk at her mother's house.Sandy and her husband Tom have operated the guesthouse six years. The Talbot Heirs is independently owned by their daughter, who is a producer on "America's Next Top Model".They see the Talbot Heirs as an alternative to the usual Memphis accommodations. They don't advertise beyond their website, and many of the hotel's guests come to them based on the recommendations of friends. As a result, Tom says, "We seem to get really interesting people."Based on their size and location downtown, I would have thought that rooms at the Talbot Heirs would be a lot more expensive than they are. A typical night's stay runs anywhere from $130 - $270, depending on the day and size of the room.

This is a hidden gem of a hotel located on second street downtown. I've hesitated in reviewing it for some time now as it is kind of a secret. A phenomenal one at that. Talbot Heirs has only 8 rooms. Rooms is the wrong way to describe them. It's really six very large studio apartments and two one-bedroom apartments utilized for hotel stays. They have outdone themselves with the decorating. Each room has a different decorating theme going on, all very eclectic and all unusually gorgeous. They have their own kitchens stocked with dishes and all the usual kitchen necessities plus FREE snacks, milk, coffee, tea and goodies, a living room area, a bed and usually a desk for your laptop. I always have my out of town guests reserve a room here if they can. It is the cheapest option for an upscale hotel experience in the way of Memphis. Cheap is an understatement as these rooms will only run you $130 - $270 a night. I dare you to find something bigger, or nicer for that price. Yes, this place is nicer, a lot of times cheaper, and located right across the street from the Peabody.The owners are a dream- so friendly and willing to take the extra steps to make sure their 8 guests are comfy for the duration of their stay. It's cute, it's quaint, and I don't think I could ask for a better place to stay when vacationing.

I am so happy I stayed here on our recent trip to Memphis. The owners Tom and Sandy were amazing, nice, and super helpful. They greeted us everyday to check in to see where we were going and offer up great directions, dining suggestions, or just awesome stories.We were in town for Gonerfest and couldn't have picked a better place to rest after a long night of shows in a smoky club. Cute rooms with great decorations, quirky paintings all over the place. Awesome kitchen stocked everyday with tea, coffee, cereals, granola bars and treats. Within waling distance of Beale St and across the street from the Peabody. Way less uppity than the Peabody and cheaper too! Will def stay here again whenever I am in Memphis, would never think of staying elsewhere :)

Stay here! You will not regret it one bit! We stayed for Memphis in May 2019 and couldn't have been happier with Talbot Heirs Guesthouse. We Lyfted to the location and there were cones out near the curb with signs letting us know this is the place (kinda easy to miss as you're driving by). We buzzed and Mimi came down to get us (very pretty, nice young lady). From the moment we entered we noticed the décor was tasteful and well maintained. I especially loved the artwork displayed along the hall way leading to our room. We reserved guest room 8 near the office which didn't have a balcony but still exceeded our expectations. I loved the hardwood floors that creaked a little and the quirky furnishings that added to the overall character of Talbot Heirs. Our bed was very comfortable and sheets and pillows were just as nice. We had nice soft, fluffy towels and plenty of free snacks and water. In our bathroom there was a dark colored face towel with an embordered eye on it...I wondered, what is this about? I realized this was a face towel provided for people who wear makeup! I appreciate the attention to detail and this is what sets this guesthouse apart from other stuffy hotels. Our room was cleaned every morning, bed made and supplies replenished. It was so quiet we felt like we were the only ones there! Idk..maybe some people may not like the quiet aspect but we aren't spring chickens nor are we senior citizens but we enjoyed a quiet evening or two after a long days of walking around Memphis. Overall, the whole staff was phenomenal and truly made sure we were taken care of. If I had to say one thing I think they could change that would be, I'd like a king size bed instead of a queen. Even still, we will only stay at Talbot Heirs when visiting Memphis from now on.

This is our second stay here. Each guest suit is different and truthfully we preferred the traditionally room we had our first stay better than the more contemporarily furnished one for this stay. However, it was comfortable and had a very homey feel. The manager welcomed us at the door and even rode with us to park our car in the provided parking garage and walk back with us, helping with the luggage. Convenient to many things in the area with easy walking. We'll be back.

Staying at Talbot Heirs made our visit to Memphis something truly special. To have the luxury of a one bedroom apartment instead of the usual hotel room allowed us to truly enjoy the city and feel at home at the end of a busy day. The location can't be bested since many sites are within walking distance or a short ride on the tram. We were met on arrival and our host even drove with my husband to the parking garage (very close by). The suite (#2) is spacious, comfortable, and very well kept. They even had a step for the rather high 4-poster bed. We had the extra added pleasure of playing the baby grande piano, too. Though the living room faced the sometimes noisy street, the bedroom was tucked away and we didn't hear the noise at all.The only objection someone might have is that the rooms are on the second floor and there is no elevator. If wheelchair accessibility is a concern, this would be a problem. If we ever return to Memphis, it's to Talbot Heirs we shall stay!