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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
300 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)
Room with view
300 square feet
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)
Room with view
300 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications, Transfer Shower)
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room
Room with view
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Room with view
300 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near University of Tennessee

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel 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 3.1 mi (5 km) from Knoxville Zoo.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel

401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902

Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 26:

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve:

  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 15670 square feet (1456 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Organic food
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Food and water bowls
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1456
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 195
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Vegetable garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 15670
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness facilities

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • 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
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Up to 100 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Grey water recycling system

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Parking height restrictions apply

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

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.

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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