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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennessee Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

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

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About this property

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

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 location 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.

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
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 18.50 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mahogany's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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 18.5 for adults and USD 8.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel, great location, easy parking , great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fanstaic hotel, great downtown location, close to all, right across the street from market square. Easy parking. The rooms are spacious ,clean and conformable The staff is amazing, the hotel has a restaurant and bar, the food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Front desk hospitality was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A sports event was staying on our floor. It was loud!!! I could also hear cars racing outside the windows. The heat/cooling device was blowing air in your face if you slept on the bed near it. The device looked caked in dust and mold. Needs to be cleaned more often.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was in fair condition. There are clearly some items that need attention - cracks in the shower wall, etc. The staff was wonderful. Unfortunately, there were guests next door who were frequently intoxicated and therefore quite loud. The staff even had to take care of them one night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice room and shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We are repeat lodgers at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville. The staff was excellent and the room was very clean and comfortable. The bellman who was working at the time of our check in went out of his way to be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristie, Orange Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean! Pet friendly. Staff was amazing! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. The staff was super helpful. The food was great and the drinks were great. The parking was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, great that it’s dog friendly, easy parking, very comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing! Staff friendly, hotel spotless, lobby stocked with a gift shop & the restaurant was delicious! My kids said the burger was the best they’ve had! The breakfast was great and our service top notch! This was the best hotel experience we’ve had! We’ll be back even if it’s just for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. Friendly staff. Great area. The restaurant was totally worth it. Property was clean. Amenities were great. Totally worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the hotel! Staff very friendly. The location is the best! Garage parking is too high. The pool water was not warm and the pool room was freezing so when ypu get put of the pool its very cold. The gym was great. Great pet friendly place! Would stay again we just hate paying for high parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Well maintained. Very nice workout area. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026