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Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis

1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN 38105, United States of America (show on map)

Big Cypress Lodge is an architectural marvel located inside the iconic Memphis Pyramid, a structure originally built in 1991 as a sports and entertainment arena. The hotel, which opened in 2015, was designed by Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops, who turned the massive space into an immersive wilderness retreat. Legend has it that the store-inside-a-pyramid concept was inspired by a successful fishing trip where Morris and his companions caught a 30-pound catfish on the Mississippi River.

The lodge offers a truly rustic escape, featuring 103 guest rooms designed as vintage log cabins and treehouse suites. Guests staying here are surrounded by the vast amenities of the Bass Pro Shops megastore, which includes a swamp with live alligators, 100-foot-tall trees, and massive fish tanks. A standout feature is the “Lookout at the Pyramid,” which guests can reach via the nation’s tallest freestanding elevator. At the top, an observation deck provides stunning panoramic views of the Mississippi River.

The location is perfectly positioned for exploring Memphis. It sits right on the riverfront, within easy reach of the city’s legendary musical and cultural landmarks. Famous attractions like Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Sun Studio are just a short drive or shuttle ride away. Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in the great outdoors while still being downtown or wanting a gateway to explore the historic sites of Memphis, Big Cypress Lodge provides an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind home base.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Memphis


This an aggregated guest review rating of Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

90.47 %

Ranked 5th in Memphis


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Sherika

1 June 2026

Amazing and I will definitely be back

Everything

In the hotel room itself…it’s loud when people are in and out there room

4.5
Niamh

29 May 2026

Amazing experience! Loved it!

Absolutely loved this hotel! It was such an amazing experience. Wish we could have stayed longer! The complimentary shuttle bus into town was brilliant.

No body wash in the shower was a minor inconvenience. But would definitely stay here again!

5.0
Chelsea

29 May 2026

Awesome for the kids!

There were several things to do within the property! This was very essential because we have two active young kids! The scavenger hunt and activities kept them content and entertained. The fitness center was awesome! Best one I have seen yet at a hotel! Overall great experience and recommend staying there for a night!

4.0
Carolyn

24 May 2026

Great location - nice room with spa but sneaky charges spoiled it

Location - good to see the bass pro shop

Got charged parking fee when didn’t use the facility was told at the front desk we wouldn’t be charged to later find it on the bill

4.5
Andrew

21 May 2026

Great place to stay

We really like the whole hotel, the lay out and the shuttle service was really handy

I have nothing bad to say

5.0
David

18 May 2026

Best hotel we stayed at on our 2 week trip. Loved it.

Excellent amenities and experience. Loved the extra large jetted tub. Comfortable and well decorated

4.5
Monica

18 May 2026

Rooms are great! There’s lots to see there! Can’t wait to go back!

A lot to do and great restraints to eat at if you don’t want to leave.

Pat attention to when you can check in… and keep in mind you have to pay to park there for the hotel stay. Plus the incceditial fee. Granted you can get the $ back… but it is an up front cost that needs to be mentioned!

5.0
Jennifer

16 May 2026

Absolutely amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend this hotel!

It was so cool! From the moment we pulled in the valet was extremely nice, the luggage cart worker so nice, front desk lady so friendly, and then kept getting better and better. The bartender in the den was great, the morning waitress at walhbergers was outstanding, every worker through out the hotel and bass pro was above and beyond!

Everything was perfect!

5.0
Kayla

15 May 2026

We stayed here passing through Memphis on our way back home. We loved the room, the property, the beds, the shower! Our

Loved the room! We stayed in a standard room with 2 beds and it was amazing and more like a suite you would have in any other hotel. It was very clean, expensive but well worth every penny! The beds were comfy and the bathroom had fantastic shower and jetted tub. My kids loved everything!

The only thing I can say about the room I was not happy about was the bathroom didn’t have enough light over the sink for putting on makeup or enough light in the toilet area.

4.5
Joy

11 May 2026

So romantic for my husband’s birthday . The attention to detail was beautiful.

Very clean and comfortable. Room felt like you were in a personal cabin.

No complementary breakfast and couldn’t use the electric fireplace

5.0
Andre

11 May 2026

Everything was so so nice and the jacuzzi spa tub was the best highly recommended

Loved it

Nothing

5.0
Barbara

4 May 2026

It was great!

Our big room and balcony! Calamari upstairs was the best!

A store with supplies such as shampoo… just things you might have forgotten and need would be nice.

5.0
Alexandra

2 May 2026

A truly unique stay!

Everything. A truly unique stay.
Sitting out on our balcony it was so calm and peaceful if you close your eyes you would think you were in the woods.

Nothing

4.0
Derrick

19 April 2026

Great stay other than the noise at 2AM Saturday morning. I have a recording of the noise but it won’t let me put it on h

The location and the amenities available. Restraints available. Shopping.

It says the rooms are sound proof. But not. At 2:00AM. the neighbors in 324 had their tvs volume as loud as it would go seems like. Kids were noisy. Sounded like they were building a house. I lost a couple hours sleep before they finally quieted down. I was actually fixing to call the front desk bout the time they did. It was that bad. I had a 6.5 hour drive home the next day so I really needed that sleep.

5.0
Robert

14 April 2026

Unique and great hotel.

Unique hotel with great staff

None

5.0
Annie

13 April 2026

Fantastic, kid friendly stay!

Clean, smelled great and overall super nice. I love that you could shop, eat, bowl, and see the skyline all in one place. Kids loved the scavenger hunt and it entertained them for a while. It felt super safe, as well. They had bingo which was super cool too. The rooms were quiet, no car noise or anything. Just loved everything about it. We play volleyball in Memphis every year so we will be back.

Nothing I didn’t like.

4.5
Elizabeth

6 April 2026

We had an excellent stay at the most u unique place and my teenager loved it.

Very unique! I loved the attention to detail with the theme. The Den for guests was the best part.

The lights in the store never dimmed- I felt they could have at least turned off the neon lights.

5.0
Brittany

4 April 2026

Amazing place to visit

Beautiful large rooms. Amazing helpful staff had a great time will be back soon!!

4.0
Jane

31 March 2026

Okay but definitely not great for the money!

Didn't have breakfast. The burger place by the bowling alley was not good. The server was not good. Food items we ordered didn't get provided, we had to ask where's the appetizer we ordered after our main food arrived. Quality of food not good and over priced. Ran out of every mixed drink we wanted so settled for water which was a big disappointment.

Quality of food. No help with luggage to room. No signage indicating where to check in at outside. Valet very laxadaisical. Need to stay open later on Sunday since we can't check in until 4pm.

4.0
Dee

28 March 2026

Wonderful stay! Very pleased

Very friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable.

No microwave in the room. It was dark in some areas. Needed more light.

4.0
Lee

23 March 2026

Enjoyable stay but expensive for what you get!

Very cool place. Being inside The Bass Pro shop and with all of the amazing decor is a brilliant experience.

Used dirty bed sheets left on floor of our room.

5.0
Brenda

19 March 2026

Definitely recommend to families with kids of all ages

Very clean and the staff, extremely friendly, the amenities are a plus, so much to do and see. Kid friendly, pet friendly etc.. Breakfast buffet option was very nice.

The second elevator was out of commission. Making wait times long especially since there isn’t an “exclusive” guest like when making your way back down the observation deck.

5.0
Ojuwun

13 March 2026

My stay was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!

It was clean and staffed.

Everything was exceptional.

5.0
Timothy

13 March 2026

Enjoyable, once in a lifetime, a pleasure.

The property was really tidy and well looked after, the rooms were very tidy and the organisation and cleanliness were top tier.


The quality of products in and around the room were also a very nice touch.

The food service provided at the “lookout” restaurant was very poor, the waiters people skills, time management & service skills were poor to say the least. We were given our main entree’s prior to being served our appetisers, and the waiters speaking / communication skills were very poor.


Additionally the gentleman whom checked us in “Trez” had poor communication skills as he was very quiet and misinformed us of our check in time which resulted in a delay during Checkin for ourselves.

5.0
Katie

9 March 2026

The hotel was great and the property was nice. The food was just mediocre

The property was convenient having things to do located on property. We really did not have to venture off the property to find things to do.

The food was quite expensive for the type of foods we had at both Wahlburger Wild and The Lookout restaurant. The food was just okay.

5.0
Dennis

23 February 2026

Fun short but a great experience.

The outdoor feeling but inside in a controlled environment.

How much walking is involved.

4.5
Jimmy

19 February 2026

Had the experience but will not go back a store and hotel with 3 restaurants don’t work for me.

The location was good.

The parking was bad as they had plenty parking in front lot but you could not park there.

4.0
Jimmy

16 February 2026

Wish the room had been cleaner, but we enjoyed our stay.

We loved everything there is to do on the property. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

I felt that the room could have been cleaner. Often found hair in the room.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Kids' 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 & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles
  • - Indoor play area

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised 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
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