Memphis, Tennessee

voco Hotel Napoleon

Name: voco Hotel Napoleon
Address: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Price range: From $100
Rating: 4.2

IHG's first voco in Memphis revives the 1902 Scimitar Building downtown.

Open · November 2025

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voco Hotel Napoleon reopened in downtown Memphis on 14 November 2025, IHG's first voco in Tennessee and its first hotel in the Memphis market. The 58-room property occupies the 1902 Scimitar Building, retaining its stone façade while adding The Archives Bar & Bistro and sustainability-minded operations under KingsLane Group management.

The essentials

Group: IHG (voco)
Opening: November 2025
Rooms & suites: 58 rooms and suites
Segment: Premium
Designer: NC
Entry rate: From $100

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The place

At 179 Madison Avenue in downtown Memphis, next to AutoZone Park and within walking distance of Beale Street, FedExForum and the Mississippi riverfront.

The concept

voco's first hotel in Memphis and in Tennessee restores the 1902 Scimitar Building — built for local businessman Napoleon Hill and later home to a bank and a printing works — into a sustainability-minded boutique stay, managed by KingsLane Group with the original stone façade retained.

Dining & wellness

The Archives Bar & Bistro serves Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch and doubles as an evening bar, alongside a 24-hour fitness center.

Google guest reviews

4.2/5 · 763 reviews

Stayed at this lovely hotel for 3 nights earlier this January. From the off - it was a great experience- easy and friendly check-in and the public areas downstairs are very stylish with thoughtful design touches. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with all the essentials needed for a short stay. Located in a good part of downtown- a short walk to key areas of the city. Would stay here again if we returned.
Alison Beech · 5/5

My husband and I stayed here for one night and had a very pleasant experience overall. One minor inconvenience upon arrival was the lack of a designated roundabout or unloading area for checking in with luggage. Fortunately, a temporary parking spot opened up right in front of the hotel, which allowed us to unload our bags and get oriented, including locating the paid parking garage. Once inside, the hotel was charming—cute, unique, and pleasantly eclectic, as you would expect from a boutique property. The front desk attendant was warm and hospitable, and even provided us with some great dining recommendations. Our room was clean and comfortable, making for an enjoyable stay. We also appreciated the secured parking garage, which required a digital code for entry. The fully enclosed gate gave us added peace of mind about our vehicle’s safety. The location was ideal for our plans—just about an 8-minute walk to Beale Street, where we enjoyed great food and phenomenal live music at BB King’s. Overall, this was a great stay. We would absolutely recommend this hotel and would gladly book here again in the future.
Quan B · 4/5

The hotel was beautiful and convenient! The night attendant was exceptional both nights we stayed and the room was clean. Some things, which may seem nitpicky, that didnt quite meet our expectations were the 1-ply toilet paper, thin blankets, only having 1 concierge working during a holiday weekend, and our room keeps had to be re-activated multiple times. Also, when checking out, the parking garage attached to the hotel was locked down. When we asked for help, the male concierge (Sunday morning) told us there was nothing he could do. The parking garage said the concierge was supposed to help us. On the third instance of speaking with concierge, he offered assistance. At a 3-star level hotel, I do expect concierge to go out of their way to remedy issues, as the women the first two nights seemed happy to do. I would stay here again, but would pack my own toilet paper and park further away.
Tabatha Leard · 4/5

Hotel was great but parking isn’t easy if you don’t have a US data plan on your phone! We couldn’t sort ours to park in the adjacent / recommended parking, and didn’t want to get stuck so we went for premium parking around the corner attached to the indigo hotel, which felt safer and secure. The hotel staff were all super helpful, comfortable beds and a great shower, plus friendly chatty service at the bar on our first night.
Annabelle Lawrence · 4/5

Short answer: I will be returning. Long answer: We had an amazing experience. Parking was very convenient. There are cool spots within walking distance- Beale is right down the street. The staff was so attentive and amazing.
Derek Watson · 5/5

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