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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 star property

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Banquet hall with a long table, stage area, and modern seating for formal events.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Neyland Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Hotel with an indoor pool, near University of Tennessee
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and conference space.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG offers 195 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Knoxville Visitors Center. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 10 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 15670 square feet (1456 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Knoxville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Mahogany's Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 20.21 for adults and USD 10.11 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mahogany's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 15,670 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 12 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 43.70 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20.21 for adults and USD 10.11 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University
Crowne Plaza Hotel University
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
Crowne Plaza University

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Metha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My tire rim got damaged from their parking lot and the construction next o them is awful. Definitely not coming back to stay there again. Too many homeless in the town near the hotel. Don’t feel comfortable walking around. Mgr Philip rejected to helped with my damage rim from their property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anmarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mark and Paige

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Stay!

Everything about my recent stay at the Crown Plaza in downtown Knoxville was excellent! The lobby of the hotel is beautiful and checking in was simple. The room was spotless and offered a beautiful view of the city. Parking was convenient. The stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I had to pay $15 for parking and I almost tore my van up in the small parking garage it’s very tight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela, Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was fine, but I was surprised that there were no recycling containers in the room or throughout the hotel. Does the city not recycle? Also, the American flag was a bit frayed and unkempt looking, should be better upkeep of the flag
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and condition of the hotel, along with reasonable parking rates, remain a determining factor in choosing a downtown hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
There was staff and others talking and slamming doors outside of our room from 6:30-10am. The blackout curtains didn't close flesh with the wall so also no darkness. So much for sleeping in on our one night 😔 The location was nice for walking. For being the Crowne Plaza, I thought it would be a top notch stay but I was a bit disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel cleanliness was great, but sheets, toilet paper & shampoo/conditioner were sub-par
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at the Crowne Plaza every year for an annual event. The staff are friendly and helpful, and several have been there a long time. It is comfortable and close to the restaurants and nightlife of Gay St and Old City. The breakfast is also very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Crowne Plaza

The perfect location for the Big Ears Festival. Comfortable, central, friendly, well equipped facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosibel

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025