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Memphis Riverline Hotel

2 stories · First covered Mar 11, 2026 · Latest Mar 23
Memphis Riverline Hotel Coverage
Memphis Spent $22M on a 590-Room Hotel. The Renovation Will Cost 11 Times That. Let's Talk About Why.

Memphis Spent $22M on a 590-Room Hotel. The Renovation Will Cost 11 Times That. Let's Talk About Why.

The city of Memphis bought the Sheraton Downtown for $22 million, rebranded it the Memphis Riverline Hotel, and now faces a $250 million renovation bill to make it match the convention center next door. The real story isn't the price tag... it's what happens to every owner who inherits decades of someone else's deferred maintenance.

Memphis Just Bought a 600-Key Hotel for $22 Million. Now What?

Memphis Just Bought a 600-Key Hotel for $22 Million. Now What?

A city government buys a former Sheraton for $36,700 per key, slaps a new name on it, and says someone else will pay for the renovation. If you've been in this business long enough, you already know how this movie ends.