Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Hotel with indoor pool, near University of Tennessee

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

Interior entrance - Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG (Knoxville)

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In downtown Knoxville, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy the on-site Mahogany's Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Stay active with access to the 24-hour gym or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Valet parking
Self parking
Room service
24-hour business center
10 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Television
Daily housekeeping

$104 nightly

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

600 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

600 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi

$106 nightly

Dec 20 - Dec 21

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37902

What's nearby

Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Tennessee Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
World's Fair Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Knoxville Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Tennessee - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stock & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
‪Tupelo Honey - ‬4 min walk
‪Chivo Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
‪Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Preservation Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Mahogany's Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Neyland Stadium and Thompson–Boling Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 195 rooms
- Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

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

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

- Covered onsite self parking (USD 27.31 per day; includes in/out privileges)
- Covered onsite valet parking (USD 38.24 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

Working away

24-hour business center
10 meeting rooms
Conference space (15670 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

55-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Mahogany's Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.21 for adults and USD 10.11 for children

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

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 43.70 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

Covered self parking costs USD 27.31 per day with in/out privileges
Covered valet parking costs USD 38.24 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

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.

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.

This property uses a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

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

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

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.

Also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University

Crowne Plaza Hotel University

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University

Crowne Plaza University

Frequently asked questions

Does Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 43.70 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 27.31 per day. Valet parking costs USD 38.24 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG and nearby?

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Mahogany's Restaurant.

What's the area around Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG like?

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG is in Downtown Knoxville, a short 15-minute walk from University of Tennessee and 8 minutes' walk from Knoxville Convention Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.