River Inn of Harbor Town, Memphis
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“It’s been around since 2007, but River Inn still manages to fly under the radar, and in fact, many Memphians don’t even know it’s there. On the banks of the river, in the yuppie waterfront community of Harbor Town, this boutique hotel feels very European: it’s perfect for an anniversary or other romantic occasion.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Memphis.
“The River Inn of Harbor Town is a new property that has the look and feel of an elegant European Inn, with antique fixtures, reclaimed wood floors, four-poster beds, flower boxes, and windows that actually open.”
“River Inn of Harbor Town is the anchor of a planned community along the Mississippi. It provides impeccable service, breathtaking views, Old World-style charm, Southern hospitality and a slow pace of life, just 10 minutes from the legendary blues on Beale Street.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Great food
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
- Great views
All you need to know
Located in Harbor Town, River Inn is a classic hotel in Memphis. The hotel is designed in the most elegant approach, which gives a sophisticated vibe. The walking trails connecting the luxury rooms as well as the clear view of the Mississippi River is all that your vacation needs. Not only just the elegant interior but the unparalleled hospitality makes it the destination for tourists. The rich interior décor and the luxury extended to the guests can give you a superior experience.
Few things that you would love in your stay in the River Inn are the serene view of the Mississippi River, complimentary breakfast, tea, and wine or champagne. Apart from that, you can also find a sitting area styled like a library which can be just the perfect place for you to have your morning coffee. Guests can seek room service any time they want.
Few other offerings that you can avail of during your stay in the River Inn are free internet services and free parking. You can avail the utmost value on the amount you invest in. The divine experience of food during the stay can bring genuine smiles to the face of the guests as the restaurants prepare luscious dishes.
Not only just planning events, but one can also plan a vacation to the Harbor town in the mud island. The wine and the coffee service is unprecedented. You can get a lot of on all your favorite muffins and chocolates in the restaurant of the hotel. This can be your ultimate destination if you seek to warn hospitality and unmatched service.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 February 2026
Exceptional
23 September 2025
Fabulous
16 June 2025
Fabulous
19 May 2025
Exceptional
20 February 2025
Pleasant
20 August 2024
Passable
26 June 2024
Fabulous
25 June 2024
Exceptional
23 March 2024
Exceptional
23 February 2024
Very good
26 November 2023
Fabulous
19 November 2023
Exceptional
14 November 2023
Exceptional
27 October 2023
Exceptional
25 October 2023
Fabulous
25 October 2023
Fabulous
29 September 2023
Exceptional
11 September 2023
Exceptional
There is nowhere else I would stay in Memphis. This small European-style hotel was a relief to return to after visiting the sites in downtown Memphis. The room was not large, but very clean and comfortable. Parking was easy. The neighborhood was very pretty and calm. Breakfast is included so we ate breakfast there every morning. It's not a buffet, we chose off the menu and our server was delightful. Actually, all of the staff that we encountered were friendly and professional.
4 September 2023
Exceptional
That it was more of an experience than a stay.
15 August 2023
Exceptional
26 June 2023
Just beautiful, quiet and tranquil
Clean
Very pleasant and helpful people
Beautiful over looking the Mississippi River
16 June 2023
highly recommended - very nice hotel
Lovely quiet location with great views of the river. Rooms are very clean, comfortable and spacious and the daily breakfast was also fantastic. staff were among the friendliest I’ve ever met at a hotel.
n/a
5 June 2023
everything was perfect!
loved all of it !!
8 May 2023
This quaint beautiful hotel in Harbor town is worth the price.
I slept through breakfast, but the menu looked fabulous. The location, champagne upon arrival, helpful kindness of staff, quaint things like library setting when I got off the elevator, chocolates waiting on the table in my room, these things were little details that I loved. The river view coupled with the walkable neighborhood was to die for.
I would have liked the option of coffee in the room since I slept through breakfast and also potential room service that evening but I would love to stay again.
19 April 2023
Bad
None
They didn't get my room type correct.
13 April 2023
Bad
The facilities were ok
The grill associated with the facility had the most awful disrespectful staff I have ever come in contact with. We gave them more than one chance to wait on us and we never got a staff person to help us they were very disrespectful to us and we said I guess we will leave the waulitress was like go ahead and leave. Must be why it was pretty empty. Never will use this hotel again.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
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