Big Cypress Lodge Reviews

Unique Rustic-Luxury Experience: The lodge offers a distinctive nature-themed stay inside the iconic Memphis Pyramid, with rooms designed to bring the outdoors inside, featuring handcrafted furniture, electric fireplaces, and luxury bathrooms with jetted tubs.

Variety of Accommodations: Options range from treehouse-style rooms suspended among cypress trees to private cabins and luxurious suites, catering to different preferences.

Pet-Friendly: The hotel welcomes pets, making it suitable for travelers with animals.

Excellent Location & Views: Overlooks Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid with views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River.

Amenities & Activities: Includes experiential dining options, spectacular shopping within Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, an ocean-themed bowling alley, alligator swamps exhibit, and panoramic city views. This makes it more than just a hotel but an entertainment destination as well.

Highly Rated Service & Cleanliness: Reviews highlight friendly staff and impeccable customer service including concierge via text. Cleanliness scores are very high (4.7/5), along with good sleep quality ratings (4.6/5).

Family Friendly & Relaxing Atmosphere: Guests appreciate it as a peaceful retreat that balances relaxation with adventure activities suitable for families.

Unique Urban Nature Retreat: Offers an extraordinary lodging experience combining urban convenience with immersion in nature-themed surroundings without leaving downtown Memphis.

Family-Friendly & Pet-Friendly Environment: Suitable for families seeking adventure and relaxation together; pets are welcome which enhances accessibility for travelers with animals.

Convenient Access to Outdoor Recreation & Education: On-site activities educate guests about wildlife conservation while providing fun recreational opportunities.

Memorable Views & Atmosphere: Elevated observation decks provide stunning vistas of Memphis skyline enhancing guest experience beyond typical hotel stays.

Pricey Stay: Some guests note that it is on the expensive side compared to other hotels in Memphis but feel it's worth it for the experience offered.

Interior Rooms Lack Natural Light: Some rooms are internal without external windows which can make it difficult to tell time of day; this may feel like being in a casino environment—potentially disorienting or less appealing for some guests who prefer natural light exposure.

Beds May Not Suit Everyone's Preferences: A few reviews mention beds being too short or squeaky which could affect comfort for some visitors.