Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis
Expert reviews
“The Mississippi riverfront glass pyramid that last served as a basketball arena has been refashioned as an immersive Bass Pro Shop, complete with fish- and gator-filled ponds. Overlooking them and the indoor cypress swamp diorama is the rustic-themed, 103-room Big Cypress Lodge.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Memphis.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Located in downtown Memphis within the Bass Pro shops Pyramid in Tennessee, Big Cypress offers royal hospitality to the guests. The designs of the room resemble the tree rest houses. This is a destination for all travelers who seek a vacation within nature. The hospitality in the place is unmatched quality. The hotel can accommodate 750 guests at a time at its event spaces. Thus, accordingly, one cannot just plan fancy vacations but can also plan events there.
Amongst all the other facilities, guests love the fitness center where they can experience and achieve their fitness goals by continuing their regime during their vacation. Apart from that, the big spacious rooms do not just have excellent interior designs, but at the same time, they also have balconies and a kitchen, ultimately extending the utmost comfort to the guests.
The alligator pond is one of the most loved tourist attractions. You can make your stay memorable amidst nature, enjoying the serenity and calmness. If adventure is all you seek, then here is your place. You can attempt various adventurous activities there, and you can even experience the tallest standing elevator in the world in the Big Cypress Lodge.
If you are looking for an enjoyable stay for a family vacation, then Big Cypress can be the perfect destination for you. You can find adjoined rooms for family vacations. Not only just this, but you can experience home-like warm hospitality. The bathtub, shower, refrigerator, and all the other luxury equipment are there in the rooms. Many tourist spots are there nearby like the Sun Studio, Beale Street, Children’s Museum, etc.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 June 2024
I loved my stay can’t wait to I can return again
Breakfast was good and location of was in good location also. I’m a smoker so it was convenient
More doors to access the patio. I’m a smoker had to walk a long way to the patio from my room
21 June 2024
Exceptional
The Big Cypress Lodge is a beautiful facility! I love the rustic feel. It is also right in the heart of Memphis, 5 to 10 miles from almost every main attraction! My family and I decided to do a vacation trip to Memphis this year. We had a blast!
The shuttle did not go out as far as I wish that it did, especially since Memphis is such a tourist city.
21 June 2024
Exceptional
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff were very friendly.
20 June 2024
Staying at Cypress Lodge was a splurge, but a fantastic experience.
Room was spacious, bed and pillows were comfortable, shower was great, tub was great, etc. It was expensive, but an experience my family really enjoyed. We felt safe, our vehicle was safe, and the transportation provided downtown was very convenient. (I do wish we hadn’t been doubled up with another group in both our drop off and pickup, though.)
It’s a little pricey. It would be nice to get a discount on shopping and dining while staying there.
17 June 2024
Awesome just needs more dining options
Amazing room overlooking the interior of the hotel which is a massive lake of fish and shopping centre. We sat on the rocking chairs outside and watched the fish and people. The shower was the best I have encountered in a long time finally some pressure and space! The room is spacious and comfortable.
Dining options are limited as there always appears to be a queue to get to the lookout which we didn't do as the 30min wait didn't seem worth it. The bar has limited options of food so we had to eat at Wahlburgers twice.
13 June 2024
Exceptional
More exits to outside the building would be great. It’s a long walk from room 344 to the exit of the hotel.
10 June 2024
Incredible experience! The rooms are so nice!
The views
5 June 2024
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
1 June 2024
Great Room
Great rooms and staff! Good location and magical views of Memphis!
Food was a bit disappointing. Lookout restaurant very expensive, although big portions, were not great quality. Rolls but no butter, no sweet potato fries ready for early dinner, pasta dish very basic and way over priced. Breakfast was good value, but the whole breakfast experience could be improved on like other hotels. Only disappointing thing in room, TV signal was rubbish!
29 May 2024
Great time with family
The property was super clean and felt like you were really in a log cabin.
The pillows are not comfortable.
25 May 2024
We really enjoyed our overall stay.
The room location looking over the Bass Pro Arena. The Room Balcony was really nice..
The TV cable not operating properly. No sanitizing in the workout gym. Sink in the bathroom not draining properly.
23 May 2024
Loved it!! Wish it was more affordable and we’d do it more often!
Beautiful, unique, love the bathtub!
Needs upgrade in appliances for the price paid. Specifically, tv didn’t work well, coffee pot, iron and board.
13 May 2024
Comfortable "artificial" outdoor experience.
Very comfortable rooms.
Everything was a little too "artificial." Was expecting more of a real outdoor feel. Also our balcony had a view into the Bass Pro Shop (not outside). And everything closed early, including the on-site food & entertainment.
10 May 2024
Fabulously designed hotel and rooms.
The hotel has been done very nice. The rooms where lean and bed comfortable. We had a large bathroom with shower and large bath. Our balcony looked out onto the shop, over the fish pond.
The hotel bar only service drinks in a plastic cup. When ordering a nice glass of wine there I don't want to drink out of plastic.
6 May 2024
Love the vibe
Clean friendly fun
Nothing everything was absolutely nice
22 April 2024
Exceptional
Staff great and the hotel in which we loved.
Not enough time to stay longer
22 April 2024
Fun experience with big, comfortable rooms worth the extra money for sure!
Rooms are beautiful and very clean. Bathrooms great, with nice big tub. Complimentary snacks in room a nice bonus and front desk staff were great!
Lookout Restaurant not worth the money and wished they had more food options for hotel guests only.
22 April 2024
Besides the receptionist, it's great
The atmosphere is amazing
The recepcionist was antipatetic, clearly she does not like her job. It's a pitty because the hotel is fantastic but have this first impression ruins the magic of the place. It's our second time and the first time we had the same unwelcome treatment.
14 April 2024
Exceptional
Loved this stay its beautiful with so much to offer one night wasn't enough!
11 April 2024
Its a must for everyone
An amazing experience
11 April 2024
Different but in a good way
It was very different to your usual hotel but in a very good way amazing views
For the price, the standard of cleanliness should of been higher . Found bits of old bandaid in shower and room and cobwebs hanging from wall furniture and bad tv signal
9 April 2024
Still worth it!
Loved sitting on the interior balcony! Loved the elevator and the bar up top! Enjoyed the room!
Not sure it was worth the money but it was a great experience. The Whalberger restaurant was slammed and the wait staff wasn’t great.
7 April 2024
We enjoyed this first time experience and will return for a 2nd in the future.
Breakfast was great at Wahlburgers. People were friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom was great! View from the the top was spectacular.
Food at restaurant at top of pyramid was ok to good. Pricey. Staff was great. TV in room glitched the entire time, possibly signal issues. Noise after shop closed that lasted about 2 hrs.
2 April 2024
Immense!! A real treat
The room was incredible, and the amenities in the building were fantastic. Much more than just a hotel
Meal prices in the lookout restaurant were a lot for what you received. Also for the price we paid for the room it would have been good to have breakfast included. Despite this we loved every single minute.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Foot bath
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Archery (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
27 June 2024
The accommodations were all very nice & unique offering a different experience!
It’s very unique! They offer a free shuttle service to downtown area! We loved that & so nice to not have to find a parking space!
Our room was not ready on our arrival. It was 5pm before we were able to check in. You already can’t check in until 4pm & check out is 11am! It did seem that maybe they were short staffed. Which I can understand & would have made a huge difference if they would have offered us something for the inconvenience or at least apologized for the late check in!