Super 8 by Wyndham West Memphis
901 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, West Memphis, AR 72301, West Memphis, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.3 / 5
Overview
Super 8 by Wyndham West Memphis is a budget, 2-star hotel located just off Interstate 40 at 901 Martin Luther King Jr Dr in West Memphis, Arkansas. It's a straightforward, no-frills property geared toward travelers who want an affordable, convenient overnight stop near Memphis rather than a resort-style experience. The hotel holds a public rating of 3.3 from 1,100 reviews, reflecting its budget positioning.
Rooms
Rooms come with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with premium cable or satellite channels, coffeemakers, and free WiFi. Several guests specifically mention comfortable beds and clean, well-kept rooms for the price, though at least one reviewer raised sanitation concerns, so experiences appear to vary by room.
Dining & Amenities
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily in a casual dining area, which multiple guests describe as a pleasant highlight of the stay. The property also offers guest laundry facilities and free parking for trucks and buses, making it a practical choice for long-haul drivers and road trippers.
Location
The hotel sits about a 4-minute drive from Riverside International Speedway and roughly 6.4 miles from Beale Street in downtown Memphis, with Memphis International Airport around 16.4 miles away. It's also within reasonable driving distance of major Memphis attractions including the National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Graceland, and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, all roughly 7 to 16 kilometers away.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious road trippers, truckers, and travelers who need a simple, low-cost base near Interstate 40 with free truck/bus parking. It also works well for visitors attending events at Riverside International Speedway or exploring downtown Memphis attractions like Beale Street, Graceland, and the National Civil Rights Museum, given its short drive to these sites.
Travel tips
Since the hotel is just off Interstate 40, having a car is the most practical way to reach Memphis attractions, most of which are a 10-20 minute drive across the Mississippi River. Riverside International Speedway is only about 4 minutes away, so race-day visitors should plan for potential traffic congestion around event times. Memphis International Airport is roughly 16.4 miles away, so factor in drive time for flight connections.
What guests say
Guest feedback frequently highlights friendly, welcoming staff and housekeeping that keeps rooms clean and well maintained given the budget price point. Several reviewers single out the complimentary breakfast and comfortable beds as pleasant surprises, along with decent showers, towels, and air conditioning in ground-floor rooms. However, a recurring negative theme concerns cleanliness and sanitation, with at least one guest describing the low price as misleading given hygiene issues, suggesting inconsistency in room upkeep across the property.
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