The city of Memphis, Tennessee is both an important, historic location and a city on the contemporary cutting edge. Art museums exist alongside celebrated restaurants and the famed Civil Rights Museum, and the University of Memphis remains one of the most respected institutions in the nation. Known as "Bluff City" for its location on the Mississippi River, the scenic city of Memphis has never been more popular to visit. If you’re planning a trip for yourself, consider staying at the downtown Hu. Hotel. Dramatically designed and handsomely furnished, the hotel also boasts a rooftop bar that’s perfect for gathering at the end of a long day.

The exterior of the Hu. Hotel is not extravagant in any capacity, in fact, it’s easy to simply pass under the understated awning while on your way to coffee or dinner. At first glance, you may not even realize that the hotel boasts attentively designed accommodations and two restaurants.

The hotel has a curated feel, mainly for its artistic interior design and furnishings. The rooms are sleek, minimalist, and chicly modern. There are large windows throughout, so you can expect gushing natural light everywhere. Views of the river are easy to come by as you walk the halls, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled.

That crack of light makes the entirety of the Hu. Roof venue look magical. Hu. Roof is the hotel’s rooftop bar, one of the highest in the city from its perch on the 17th floor. The eatery has stunning views of the Mississippi River and the Hernando de Soto Bridge, so make sure you bring your camera. The landscape is the perfect date night backdrop.

The menu is small and thoughtfully considered, which makes for an intimate, superior experience. You can expect a curated wine list that includes sparkling, white, and red wine, as well as a handful of beers. Cocktails include the stylized "sun studio spritz," made with Aperol, apricot, and sparkling wine, and the "blue suede shoe," mixed with ginger, lime, fresh raspberry, and vodka.

If you prefer to pair your cocktails with something to eat, you can order from the snack menu. The house popcorn is tossed with a vibrant seasoning of chili and lime, and the pimento cheese dip is a fabulous, cheesy mix served with hot sauce and scallions. Add an order of chips and dip and you may not be hungry for dinner!

The Hu. Roof has a great staff that puts your experience above all else. You can expect stunning views, great cocktails, and hospitable bartenders who are more than happy to help you find your prime evening drink. Visitors rave about the romantic atmosphere and plentiful seating, as well as the seamless reservation system. Make sure you snag a reservation if you can, friends. Time slots are plentiful if you plan ahead but tend to book up quickly.

Rooms at the Hu. Hotel begin at $131 a night, but you’ll want to check the hotel’s official website for updated pricing. It can change depending on your dates of travel. The 4-star hotel is a faultless one-stop stay in downtown Memphis, with gathering spaces and accommodations flawlessly accented by the rooftop bar. You can visit the Hu. Roof from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday.

What an incredible place for a date night! The view is from this Memphis rooftop bar is unlike any other in the city and the dining is superb. You can learn more about Hu. Roof either on its official website or Facebook page and reservations can be made here.