nice hotel, great location, terrific staff
This hotel has a great location just a few blocks from the river and backing onto the trolley track that can take you right to Beale Street. Beale St. is easy walking distance away. We were able to find the hotel easily from the visitor centre just off the bridge by the big pyramid. 
The staff at this hotel were so friendly! We felt instantly at home. Check in was fast and easy. The room was small, but it had everything you could need for your stay and the whole facility was very clean. We didn't take advantage of the continental breakfast as the room was packed! We came maybe 1/2 hour before the b-fast was done and there was no fruit so we just poured ourselves a coffee and kept going. I would have no problem recommending this hotel to anyone and as a matter of fact because of this stay we sought out other Sleep Inn locations for the rest of our trip.