Amenities

 From the moment you arrive to the day you depart, we’re all about making your stay with us genuinely comfortable, indulgent and memorable. From spa soaking tubs to art to lovingly restored mantels, each of our suites offers unique touches to enhance your stay, but it all starts with breakfast! Join us and savor the luxuries of The James Lee House while you explore the many charms of our city.

 
 

Breakfast at The James Lee

It’s no secret that guests often name breakfast as our #1 amenity, and you’ll soon see why. Overnight guests enjoy a hearty, freshly cooked three-course breakfast, served daily between 8 and 9:30 a.m. in our light and airy breakfast room at intimate tables for two. When you book or check in, tell us when you’d like to have breakfast.

Groups or whole-house renters may dine in our formal dining room. We are happy to accommodate special dietary restrictions too—we only ask that you make us aware when you book your stay, so we can do our very best to meet your needs.

Visiting a friend or family member in Memphis? Invite them to join you for breakfast! Just let us know when you book your stay.

Luxuries & Comforts

  • Gated private parking (remote provided at check-in)

  • In-room Keurig coffeemaker

  • Fresh brewed coffee & tea served daily 8 to 9:30 a.m.

  • Free, secure Wi-Fi in suites and throughout the house

  • Spa tubs available in Harsson, Goyer & Lee Suites

  • Crosley, our first-floor suite, is reachable with no stairs required

  • The James Lee House monogrammed spa robes for use during your stay

  • Large LED television with cable available in every suite

  • Individual suite climate control

  • Private courtyard & gardens with original historic fountain

  • Porch rocking chairs & table for relaxing with a good book.

 
 

BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE JAMES LEE HOUSE

José Velázquez and his wife, Jennifer, had always dreamed of owning and operating a bed and breakfast together. In 2013, in partnership with J.W. Gibson and his wife, Kathy Buckman Gibson, they purchased The James Lee House to restore it to its former grandeur. After a year of painstaking renovations to the abandoned property, The James Lee House opened as a boutique bed and breakfast on May 1, 2014. For half a decade, the home has offered guests from around the world luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine, unsurpassed southern hospitality, and a tangible connection to Memphis’ Victorian era.

The James Lee House has been overwhelmingly successful in Victorian Village, encouraging exciting new growth and redevelopment of the area. It has received numerous awards for excellence in historic preservation and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Garden & Gun, Travel and Leisure, and Southern Living. Below is a collection of photos taken during the meticulous restoration process that transformed this once neglected building into the stunning home and boutique bed and breakfast that you see today.