Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near University of Tennessee

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Market Square
    2 min walk
  • Tennessee Theatre
    7 min walk
  • Historic Southern Railway Station
    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, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (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, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (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

Heart of Knoxville.With a stay at this Downtown Knoxville hotel, you'll be steps from Knoxville Visitors Center and Market Square. Tennessee Vallley of Authority and Maple Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 15 min walk
  • University of Tennessee - 15 min walk
  • Neyland Stadium - 3 min drive

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

3.5-star hotel near University of Tennessee
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 10 meeting rooms. 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, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Knoxville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 195 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 15670 sq ft of conference space
  • 1456 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool

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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

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 December 24 2024 to December 26 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 100 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 45.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1005 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

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good elevators and workout space. Breakfast buffet was very good each morning. Some construction around the property but once the work arounds were known it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, parking helpful and dining/bar options a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is key. Easy walking distance to easily 10 amazing restaurants and even more good restaurants, coffee shops and more. Staff was amazing. Special shout out to Robert who was great to help us rearrange our trip due to the recent hurricane. Room was clean and comfortable for the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very efficient and housekeeping kept our room very clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale, SPRINGFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel…recently renovated and lovely…very comfortable bed….easy, safe walk to Market Square with great restaurants. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok hotel in heart of Knoxville
This hotel is just ok. Walls are paper thin so you hear everything in other rooms and the hallway. Beds- hard. It’s in a nice area though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beulah

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right at the steps to downtown Knoxville. Very walkable to incredible restaurants and shopping. Check out the Kennedy restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Great location within walking distance of the university. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above and beyond!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Statesboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great rooms. Good breakfast in the dining room ($) Hallways could be cleaner. There was a pizza box outside our elevator for 2 days. Housekeeping never touched it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Beds are comfy. Bathrooms are small. The staff that checked me in and out were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024