Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
51 N. Dunlap St.
2nd floor
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-287-7159, 866-870-5570
Website:Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Le Bonheur has six specially-trained, dedicated cardiologists providing complementary perspectives.
Le Bonheur is one of the few HCM centers in the country dedicated to the care of pediatric patients with cardiomyopathies. Le Bonheur provides precision medicine in the management of cardiomyopathies.
This means that disease treatment and prevention measures are tailored to the unique circumstances of individuals and their families with heritable cardiovascular diseases, including their genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle.
Le Bonheur’s patients and families are also supported by speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and dietitians.
- Jeffrey A. Towbin, MD, Director
- Kaitlin Ryan, MD, Pediatric Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant
- Mohammed Absi, MD, Pediatric Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant
- Karine Guerrier, DO, Pediatric Electrophysiology
- Jason Johnson, MD, Pediatric Advanced Imaging
- Ranjit Philip, MD, Pediatric Exercise Testing and Imaging
- B. Rush Waller, MD, Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Joel Mroczkowski, MD, PhD, Cardiovascular Genetics
- Christopher Knott-Craig, MD, Surgical Director
- Umar Boston, MD, Co-Surgical Director
- Webb Smith, PhD, Exercise Physiology
- Brianna Castellucci, RN, Pediatric Nurse
- Jenny Strelsin, NP/APN, RN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Administration:
Jane Hanafin, MHA
901-287-4632
jane.hanafin@lebonheur.org
Memphis sits along the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, in the Southwest corner of Tennessee, across the water from Arkansas, and just north of Mississippi itself. The city touts itself as the “Home of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’roll.” You can visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, B.B. King’s Blues Club, Beale Street’s bar and nightclub scene, and, of course, Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Southern accents and southern barbecue feature prominently in the city, which is also home to the NBA’s Grizzlies and the National Civil Rights Museum. President Andrew Jackson, one of Memphis’ founders, named it after the ancient Egyptian capital city of Memphis, which was also situated on the banks of a prominent river…the Nile.
Memphis, TN experiences extended periods of hot and humid weather, as well as extended periods of cold weather. The Spring and Fall tend to be much shorter. January is the coldest and snowiest month. May is the rainy season, and while September is the driest month, the dry season actually lasts about 7 months of the year. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.
To learn the basics for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Memphis, TN and places to stay near Le Bonheur. The Center of Excellence is located to the North of the “Medical District” area, while most of the hotels are located 1-1.5 miles southwest of the hospital in the “Downtown Memphis” area. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
For patients requiring hospitalization, every patient room at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital is private, with enough space for two family members to stay the night. They encourage parents or caregivers to stay with their child at all times.
Specialized Accommodations:
- FedExFamilyHouse, a 75-room and suite facility for out-of-town families with children receiving treatment at Le Bonheur.
A few items of note:
- The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is located in the Outpatient Center at 51 N. Dunlap St., 2nd Floor, Memphis, TN 38105. Phone: 901-287-7159 or 866-870-5570
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- Cloud of Goods
- A well-reviewed national franchise that offers rental options for scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, other medical equipment, and much more.
- Cloud of Goods
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Memphis (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $123.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below. Additionally, hotels, other than those listed, may provide a discount if they know that the family has a patient at Le Bonheur. So if this list is not satisfactory for you, please try other area hotels.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown (901-526-0583)
3-star hotel; The "Le Bonheur Rate" is $100 plus tax; connecting rooms are available but not guaranteed.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (901-525-1800)
3-star hotel; The courtesy hotel shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes from 8:00 am-11:00 pm, running anywhere downtown, including Le Bonheur.
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Hotel Shuttle
Hampton Inn & Suites (901-260-4000)
3-star hotel; COE Discount Rate is $143 plus tax (ask for Jill or Maegan in Sales when you make your reservation); King rooms and Double Rooms connect and can be guaranteed at the time of reservation; King suites have kitchenettes.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Memphis Medical Center Midtown (901-276-1175)
2-star hotel; COE Discount Rate is $109 plus tax; Connecting rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis; Ask at the front desk for information about a local driver they work with.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 5 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown (901-522-2383)
2-star hotel; COE Discount Rate is $117 plus tax (additional fee for a pet).
- COE Discount Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Memphis Downtown (901-578-3700)
3-star hotel; COE Discount Rate is $169 plus tax; There are sofa beds and kitchenettes in every room; Connecting rooms are available and can be requested via the Manager in advance.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 5 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the Memphis area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties near Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
2 Kings, 2 Queens, 2-car garage
Average review (1-5): 4.96
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
- Optional rental car available
Charming Midtown home w/ Porch & Fenced Backyard!
Average review (1-5): 5
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Average review (1-5): 4.93
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Bohemian Mid-Century Ranch House
Average review (1-5): n/a
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Best Memphis Penthouse - Downtown Condo 2BR
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
