Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Market Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Transfer Shower)

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Knoxville

A stay at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG places you in the heart of Knoxville, within a 15-minute walk of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Neyland Stadium and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Tennessee - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J.C. Holdway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Chocolate - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chivo Taqueria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near University of Tennessee
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.
Stay in one of 195 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Mahogany's Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Knoxville? This hotel has 15670 square feet (1456 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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)
  • 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 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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

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 start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 100 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 732 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for downtown Knoxville
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice and the staff was all very helpful and nice.. the only problem we experienced was that they had a Christmas party booked and there was no parking in the parking deck
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient for walking around downtown. It can be noisy at night but what city isn’t
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The downtown location has always been a draw for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good hotel. very loud in the lobby. staff didn't tell us to keep the room key to exit the garage. we had to re-park and go back in. other than that, great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris, Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the stores.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming to pets and humans alike
Fabulous choice when travelling with a pet! Lovely part of Knoxville, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property conveniently downtown with food and shopping a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Very smooth check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ladies Parking rules!
This is our go-to stop when we drive south. Very convenient to walking around downtown Knoxville and I especially like the “Ladies Parking”!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

APRIL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this site for the Xul Kill the Lights Beer Festival - and it was a fantastic spot! Very walkable to everything you’d ever want to walk to in Knoxville. Farmers market just across the street on Saturday. Great room and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024