Best Western Gen X Inn

Hotels
Best Western Plus
8 (926 reviews)
1177 Madison Avenue , Memphis , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, such as a strong odor of smoke in one room and a dead bug on the floor.
Service
9.18
Positive mentions of staff being friendly, cheerful, and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
8.22
Conveniently located for local hospitals and attractions, although some noted nearby homeless presence.
Room Quality
8.17
Most reviews stated that the rooms were comfortable, though some required maintenance.
Amenities
7.2
Breakfast choices were limited, and some appliances were reported as being broken.
Value for Money
8.16
Generally perceived as good value considering the location and pricing.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast was considered decent by some but noted as lacking in quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall positive experience, with some specific complaints noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:38

Property Description

Convenient Location near Historic Graceland

Modern Amenities for Comfort
All rooms at Best Western Plus Gen X Inn feature a refrigerator and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. The hotel also offers cable TV with HBO and free Wi-Fi in every room.

On-Site Fitness and Business Centers
Guests can stay active at the on-site fitness center or catch up on work at the business center. The 24-hour front desk and express check-in add convenience to your stay.

Book your stay at Best Western Plus Gen X Inn for a seamless blend of comfort and convenience during your visit to Memphis.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 926 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Felechia solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Phelps solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Kershaw solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Genessis couple us
10
Es un hotel muy hermoso
Pros:

Limpio habitación grande bella

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Functional and served purpose

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable, the air conditioning worked really well, nice walk in shower, mini K cup coffee maker in room, and decent breakfast.

Cons:

Area around hotel is ify, but hotel felt safe.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Angelea couple us
1
Horrible
Pros:

The location that it was downtown

Cons:

Everything, the staff wasn’t concerned about my issues with my room. They didn’t want to provide a refund so we can find somewhere else to stay. They acted if I was apart of their staff and not a guess. The worst hotel ever.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Brittany solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Close to downtown

Cons:

Air didn't seem to be working in the lobby or elevators. It was very hot. Our bed had what appeared to be mold and a very large dirty brown stain. Our tub had someone else's hair in it.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Joshua couple us
3
Cons:

The AC unit in the first room was squealing very loud, so we requested another room. They gave us a new room number, and when I unlocked the door with the key, someone else’s things were already in there; so I quickly went back to the front desk which assigned us a different new room. This new room was fine for the first night, but the key scanner on the door died the next morning; so they had to “break into” the room and move us to a new room for the second night. All in all, we had three separate rooms in a two-night stay, and the front desk caused me to walk in on someone else’s room while they were away.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Dep extended_group no
5
Jeg er ikke fornøy fôr betalt, fordi dere tok min penge 2 ganger, jeg prøve kontakte med booking, hotell også . Begge 2
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller us
1
Worst hotel stay ever.
Cons:

Poor service, wouldn't let me check in until "payment was made" but I had paid in advance, showed clerk as such and i still had to get in touch with booking.com customer service to have them call and handle it because the hotel clerk insisted they hadn't been given the virtual credit card payment, the clerk called her management and I heard her repeat back when they told her it was on file and talk her through finding the virtual card to check me in. This took an hour. She then proceeded to lie to me and say it was an error on booking.com side. In the middle of all this, she put booking.com on hold to talk to another customer who asked to use a bathroom and she responded, "we don't have a restroom open to the public. That one is kind of locked."
Didn't get her name, she had no name tag. Empty beer can in the elevator when I came in, still there when I left. Coffee spilled in the common area, left all night.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Celeste solo_traveller us
1
I will never ever stay at this location again. I feel like they are lying about their ratings, not a7.4 but a1.1
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

No microwave in the room. The toilet was not sturdy.
The elevator button was broken on the fifth floor. The breakfast was horrible

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Bobby solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Dametriana couple us
4
Other than the polite staff, the stay here was not pleasant.
Pros:

The property was located in the medical district of Memphis, this was convenient because there are plenty of restaurants, stores and more close by.

Cons:

The property is very old. The size of the elevators were ridiculously small, the bedding had rips and holes in it, the shaded blind was torn and also had a hole in it, there were horrible gnats and flies and an awful smoke smell in the room. The hotel looks poorly built.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Zurnita couple us
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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D1661UDmarkk Couples
4
Not up to Best Western Plus standards
Pros:

Check in staff were non communicative and slow, check-in area was dirty and staff was eating/sitting out-of-sight behind tall counter and could have easily been cleaning the area. Observed this as we came and went for a few hours. Breakfast/common area need glass doors, and area cleaned. Breakfast was below Best Western quality and 35 minutes late with the attendant microwaving breakfast items including biscuits to heat them up. Check in front desk staff were not friendly, positive, motivated, professional like other Best Western Plus Hotel staffs. One positive note is the room was clean. The razor wire above the parking lot fence speaks to the area the hotel is in.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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lucamec couple it
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Juan family_with_children us
7
Place was great but no pool and and night life around the area is rough don’t walk around at all.
Pros:

Friendly staff, Clean room, Cold AC

Cons:

Location is good but don’t leave at night

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Mattie couple us
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee