Situated in vibrant Downtown Memphis inside the 1902 Scimitar Building, Hotel Napoleon offers a range of boutique amenities selected to make your stay truly remarkable. The hotel’s stone-veneer exterior is iconic with its Beaux-Arts and Romanesque revival styles. Inside, renovated interiors offer an adaptive, fresh perspective with teak inspired modern architectural wood throughout. Contemporary metalwork accents original Tennessee marble, while framed art pays homage to the past. Welcome to Hotel Napoleon, where each representative is dedicated to providing nothing less than extraordinary service. Opened fall of 2016, this boutique, upscale hotel offers guests 56 guest rooms and 2 suites. Designed inside the original five story Press-Scimitar Building built in 1902, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The builder, Napoleon Hill (1830-1909) was the richest man in the city and lived in an impressive mansion across the street in the location of the present day Sterick Building. The Memphis Press-Scimitar was the evening newspaper that was published until the mid 1980’s. Before entering the hotel you can discover the Historic integrity of one of the finest turn of the century commercial buildings based on skillful and imaginative design from two important Memphis architects in their time ( Chigazola 1869-1911 and Hunker 1876-1958) Take time to admire the corbelled balconettes with elaborate iron railings, breathtaking Romanesque structures featuring a row of lions and fleur-de-lis running beneath the cornice along with crests of
Mr. Napoleon Hill.
Modern Luxury with Old-World Charm
Above the Madison Street entrance, if you look up and left, you will see the N Crest, to the right you will see the H crest. Festooned lions head masks placed between the circular arched windows, various textures of stonework, in addition to foliated relief carvings.
From the entrance you will discover remarkable character preserved throughout the hotel and in each guest room, all with contemporary conveniences. Some rooms feature prominent bay windows facing north and south, overlooking the historic landscape of downtown Memphis.
An Authentic Experience
Once inside the dynamic lobby, you will notice the original Tennessee marble in the lower lobby and stairs, along with the contemporary flair. Our experienced concierge can assist you with any detail to make your visit memorable and will go above and beyond to make any of your special arrangements. You will find that everyone at Hotel Napoleon is dedicated to every attention to details, no matter how small.
Get a great start to your day with a simple breakfast at Luna Restaurant & Bar or enjoy a light dinner or cocktails with friends at the bar before hitting the town. Take advantage of our fitness center or catch up on email with free WiFi throughout the hotel.
Property Name: Hotel Napoleon Memphis
Street Address: 179 Madison Ave
City : Memphis - Tennessee
Postal Code : 38103
Contact Name: Micki Stephens
Phone:
9015260002
Email:
fd.hotelnapoleon@gmail.com
Amenities
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Fitness center
- Photocopying services
- 24-hour check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Bottled water
- Business center
- Fire extinguishers
- Heating
- Hypoallergenic rooms
- Internet
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke-free property
- Vending machine (drinks)
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In:
3:00 PM
Check-Out:
11:00 AM
Late Check-out Hour:
2:00 PM
Late Check-out Fees: $50.00
Late check-out (after 11:00 AM and before 2:00 PM) may result in a fee.
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Life happens. We get that. Reservations that ARE not PREPAID and cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival are fully refundable (with exception of special events)
Prepaid reservations are not able to be cancelled and/or changed.
Please carefully read our cancellation policy. Rarely can we make any exceptions to this. To save any misunderstanding we would be grateful if you can observe the following:
- If the guest cancels more than 48 hours in advance, the total amount of the reservation will be refunded.
- If the guest cancels within 48 hours, the entire first night is non refundable.
- In case of a no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged and is non- refundable
Terms and Conditions
The hotel authorizes credit cards 48 hours prior to arrival. If authorization fails, the reservation is automatically cancelled.
$100 Damage Deposit will be authorized on your credit or debit card at the time of check in. This will be released upon check out if no charges or damages are incurred. No Cash or Checks are accepted.
Breathe easy. We are a non-smoking property. This applies to both traditional smoking methods and all electronic delivery systems, including vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or e-cigs), e-pipes, and any variations of the foregoing regardless of the product’s name. Any smoking in the rooms or strong lingering smoking scents in rooms will result in a disappointed look and a $250 room cleaning fee. Please be courteous of other guests.
Debit Card Notice: If you are paying for your room with a debit card it will be authorized for your entire stay plus your $100 damage deposit. Depending on your banking establishment, it could take up to 10 days for any credit to be issued to your debit card. Please do not use your debit card at check in if you are planning to change your payment. Valid Credit Cards Only accepted at check in.
No Cash or Checks accepted.
Pet Policy - Pets allowed under 50 lbs., maximum 2 per room. A $75 non refundable fee will be charged at check-in for first pet and $25 for the second. This is in addition to the $100 damage deposit.
OFFSITE PARKING is available next door to the hotel in the Prospero Parking Garage at 193 Madison Avenue. Memphis, TN 38103 and is independent of the hotel. Hotel Staff will not be able to grant guests access in or out of the garage. Hotel Napoleon nor the garage are responsible for any theft or damages to your vehicle. Please Do Not leave any valuables in your car. The cost is less than $17 per night, plus a transaction fee. There is other Offsite Parking available near the hotel. Please contact us directly at 901-526-0002 if you need further information.
International guest will need to either have an international plan / WhatsApp/ etc. to dial a local number or they can hit the intercom and get assistance with the call center.