A real mixed bag
This was our 2nd to last stop on a 3000 mile road trip that would see us back home to Dallas. Staying at so many lodgings along this particular trip, and being frequent hotel guests of properties of all star levels/ratings, we experienced a real mixed bag with this LaQuinta. Kinda a head scratcher actually.
The GOOD:
Location/Security- I'm not terribly familiar with Memphis, but there's definitely some not so ideal neighborhoods in this city. But the property is in a decent part town, next to some new construction like a nice Super Target, a hospital, and a very short drive to my favorite BBQ joint- Corky's! I'd feel relatively safe here even if traveling alone.
Grounds & Lobby- The grounds are well kept, landscaped really beautifully. The lobby spacious and resort-like. 
Cleanliness- Our room was very clean, no major complaints. The linens were actually nicer here than in properties where I've spent 3X as much.
TV-- a LOT more channels than chains of this ilk typically offer. 
The BAD:
Bathroom- Our room had the oddest French bathroom doors. They didn't lock or provide any privacy or even close all the way--they just swung out right into the room! Fine for me and the hubby but the utter lack of privacy would be super awkward in a roommate situation. Yikes.
Parking- Not too plentiful and if you nab a spot and leave for dinner, expect to walk quite a distance on your return. Ok by me but if dealing with multiple trips to the car, quite a pain in the neck as there's very few entry doors into the building.
More Oddness-- Our room had a 18 foot long desk. That's right. I think the remodelers must have been bored and decided to add some truly bizarre touches. It took up so much space that could have been used otherwise and blocked a perfectly good window to boot. Perhaps it's for a spontaneous game of shuffleboard? Maybe a changing table for simultaneously diapering a dozen babies? 
The UGLY: 
Service- Oh my. While the woman who checked me in was exceptionally personable and competent, by check out she'd been replaced by the exact opposite kind of employee. About the rudest and 'least happy to be at work' kind of front desk clerk I've encountered. A big no-no in a service industry. When my charge didn't match the reservation confirmation, I politely questioned her about Memphis' hotel tax percentage rate since that info is typically included as a line item but was absent on my receipt. She couldn't tell me; we both just stood there, silent, for several seconds until it was evident she wasn't going to provide the info by looking it up, asking a superior, or showing any desire to reconcile the discrepancy. I didn't escalate it, but a hotel employee unwilling/incapable of offering such basic and specific info such as explaining the room charge/tax is like a waiter not knowing the soup du jour. 
The Top Floor/Hallway--This is where they put the smokers and pet rooms. We happened to be on this floor and it was a little crazy-- partiers with beer chests, dogs here and there. No worries, but if traveling w/ your family ask for the first floor! Not to mention the elevator was very slow and pretty dirty. The hallway had gear left around from what I assume were ongoing repairs.
Noise level-- On our stay, loud. Very thin walls. I could easily hear housekeeping and other guests. The pool area was also kinda rowdy, though this is such a constant variable.
Bottom line is this was the single strangest lodging we've recently encountered. Very clean, spacious rooms but VERY odd design choices and utterly apathetic staff means you can find better options. We didn't stick around for breakfast.