Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
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December 2024
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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Tennessee Vallley of Authority
    2 min walk
  • Market Square
    2 min walk
  • Tennessee Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    19 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • 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, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Knoxville, within a 15-minute walk of Knoxville Convention Center and University of Tennessee. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Neyland Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Knoxville Visitors Center.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Tennessee - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J.C. Holdway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Chocolate - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chivo Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near University of Tennessee
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 17.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Mahogany's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (15670 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 10

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • 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 drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
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 or services will be unavailable from October 28 2024 to November 1 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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 fire extinguisher 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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gerald p ferguson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome all around
Our favorite hotel in Knoxville. The location is excellent and the staff is helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel! Great location, great staff, great rooms. It’s under construction in the back at the moment but I’m sure it’ll be great when it’s done!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a UTK move in…. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, rockwall

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here when moving our son back into UT. Chose the hotel for the location. Every member of the staff that we encountered was incredibly friendly and helpful. The bed was sooo comfortable and the room was clean. The location was great, less than a block from market square and so close to UT. They offer a UT parent discount as well. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Union City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Very nice hotel in a good location close to everything in downtown Knoxville. The room was clean and service was amazing. My kids enjoyed the indoor pool as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel interiors and guest rooms. Parking is a breeze and leads you right into the lobby for check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and very close to what we wanted to do!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARALINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Excellent hotel. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Within walking distance to so many things. Room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a challenge with comstruction
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Baptise

Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Staff very friendly and helpful. Property well maintained. Other guests returning from bars loud at 1am ,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Very welcoming and helpful staff. Hotel, room and amenities are 4.75! We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Knoxville.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Noisy but nice
-Clean room. -Comfortable mattresses! Sheets were itchy though. -Restaurant was great to have onsite, but it is expensive for the quality. -Service from all the staff was fantastic. -The bathroom was very small, with limited counter space- adequate for a single traveler but tight for a family of 4. The bathroom fan was broken. The shower was a weird design that made it impossible to turn on the water without getting sprayed with cold water first. -The pool was a little moldy and dated but at least it wasn’t freezing. -Lots of traffic noise, including a loud train several times a day and at night. The noise is to be expected in a downtown hotel but may be a drawback for some, so I would not recommend for light sleepers. -Fantastic location for enjoying downtown Knoxville- can walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024