
Big Cypress Lodge
Best for families and groups wanting on-site entertainment and a distinctive Pyramid experience with activities like the Sky High Ride and bowling included.
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Big Cypress Lodge is a five-star, rustic-themed hotel built inside the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid offering cabin- and treehouse-style rooms and a lot of on-site attractions — good for families and travelers who want an activity-filled stay. voco Hotel Napoleon Memphis is a 4-star historic boutique IHG hotel in downtown Memphis — a better pick if you want a compact, central base near Beale Street and downtown sights.
Updated · about 1.2 mi (≈1.9 km) apart

Best for families and groups wanting on-site entertainment and a distinctive Pyramid experience with activities like the Sky High Ride and bowling included.

Best for travelers who want a compact, downtown boutique stay within walking distance of Beale Street and downtown Memphis attractions.
When Big Cypress Lodge wins: choose Big Cypress if your trip focuses on on-site entertainment, family activities, or a memorable stay inside the Pyramid — it puts shopping, a swamp environment, bowling, the Sky High Ride, and multiple restaurants under one roof.
When voco Hotel Napoleon Memphis wins: choose voco if you want a smaller, historic downtown hotel close to Beale Street, theaters, and museums with a straightforward boutique/IHG experience and easy walking access to central attractions.
Bottom line: Big Cypress is an attractions-forward, larger property that’s a destination by itself; voco is a traditional downtown boutique hotel better suited to travelers prioritizing location and a compact, historic hotel feel.
| Category | Big Cypress Lodge | voco Hotel Napoleon Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Rustic, lodge-style inside the Bass Pro Pyramid with themed cabins, treehouses, and indoor swamp views | Historic boutique IHG hotel with classic downtown hotel character |
| Location | At 1 Bass Pro Drive inside the Pyramid, minutes from riverfront and a short drive to Beale Street | 179 Madison Ave in downtown Memphis within walking distance of Beale Street and AutoZone Park |
| Size | 103 rooms; large multi-floor property integrated with Bass Pro Shops | 58 rooms (supplier listing) |
| Room types (sample) | Interior Room; Duck Cabin; Exterior Room; Fly Fishing Lodge; Terrace Room; Terrace Suite; Treehouse Room | Standard Room, 1 King Bed; Standard King; Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Suite, 1 Bedroom; (many accessible variants listed) |
| Pools | No swimming pool; overlooks an indoor bayou/swamp ecosystem | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | The Lookout at the Pyramid, Wahlburgers Wild, The Fishbowl, The Den, Mississippi Terrace (2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges reported) | Archives (restaurant), bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe (1 restaurant, 1 bar/lounge, 1 coffee shop listed) |
| Spa / wellness | Big Cypress Spa by Gould’s (treatments by appointment; hours published; extra cost) | Not published |
| Signature amenity | Sky High Ride (glass elevator) to the Pyramid observation deck, plus on-site bowling and indoor swamp ecosystem | Historic downtown location within walking distance of Beale Street and local music attractions |
| Family-friendly | Yes — family rooms, children's play area, children's menu; lead guest must be 21 to check in | Welcomes all ages (adults-only: false) and is not adults-only |
| Parking & transport | Valet and self-parking for overnight guests with a required parking fee; complimentary on-demand downtown shuttle (hours vary) | Self parking (surcharge) and covered parking listed; central walkable location to downtown attractions |
Big Cypress Lodge sits inside the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid on the riverfront side of downtown Memphis.
Pick Big Cypress if you want an attraction-filled stay at a riverside landmark; expect to use the hotel shuttle or a short drive to reach some downtown spots.
voco Hotel Napoleon Memphis is located on Madison Avenue in the downtown core within easy walking distance of many music and theater venues.
Choose voco for maximum walkability to Beale Street, theaters, and downtown restaurants.
Big Cypress offers themed rooms ranging from interior lodge-style rooms to Duck Cabins and Treehouse Rooms.
Rooms are part of the lodge experience — choose Big Cypress if you want a distinctive, themed room.
voco provides standard boutique room types and a few suites, with multiple accessibility options listed.
voco is a conventional downtown boutique hotel with standard rooms and a clear set of accessible room options.
Big Cypress includes several on-site dining and bar options across the Pyramid.
Big Cypress is a good fit if you want multiple on-site dining and late-night lounge choices without leaving the property.
voco has an on-site restaurant (Archives), a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe for lighter needs.
voco works well if you plan to eat out around downtown but want an in-house option for breakfast or a drink.
Big Cypress does not have a swimming pool but has a set of unique on-site features.
Big Cypress’s main draw is the Pyramid experience and on-site attractions rather than swimming facilities.
voco’s supplier listing does not publish a pool or a Pyramid-style signature amenity.
voco’s appeal is location more than a single standout on-site attraction.
Big Cypress offers a full-service spa and several nightlife-style bars on property.
Big Cypress supports both quiet wellness and louder evening options without leaving property.
voco lists fitness facilities and a bar/lounge; a spa is not published in the supplier listing.
voco offers basic wellness facilities and easy access to downtown nightlife; check directly for spa services.

Big Cypress — bowling, Sky High Ride, indoor swamp, arcade-style activities and retail all under one roof.

voco — a compact downtown location within easy walking distance of Beale Street, theaters, and restaurants.

Big Cypress — family rooms, children's play area, kids' menus and many family-oriented activities on site.

voco — smaller footprint and historic hotel character with IHG/voco branding and many accessible room options.
voco is within a short walk to Beale Street; Big Cypress is a short drive or shuttle ride from Beale Street.
Big Cypress does not have a swimming pool; voco’s supplier listing does not publish a pool—confirm with the hotel if a pool is required.
Big Cypress is more family-focused with on-site activities for children; voco is family-friendly too but is a smaller downtown boutique option.
Yes — complimentary Sky High Ride tickets are included with many stays at Big Cypress Lodge.
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