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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University Amenities

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Pool

Heated Indoor Pool

Indoor pool hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Start your day with an invigorating swim in our heated indoor pool! Open from early morning to late into evening, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, exercise, and refresh during your stay.

Fitness Center

buffet display
red meat sandwich
shrimp cocktail

Private Dining Events

Elevate your event at Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport with expert catering services. Rent our restaurant and bar for up to 100 guests, featuring customized menus and personalized catering stations for corporate events and special occasions. Every detail matters!

Private Dining Menu

Continental breakfast
Enhancements available 

Omelet Station

Buffet*

  • Indy Style, The American, The European

Plated Breakfasts

  • All American, Vanilla Infused French Toast , A la Carte items

*Our breaks packages include a variety of beverages, pastries and snacks.All Day Breaks Package

All Day Beverage Package

Half-Day Beverage Package

 Themed Breaks

(Quick Fix, Sugar Rush, Crunch Munchies, Popcorn Break, Mediterranean, Spa Break) 

A la Carte Items 

Box It Up

  • Boxed lunches are served with chips, fruit, cookie and a beverage 

Plated Lunches

  • Sandwich and wrap options served with chips, pickle, dessert and a beverage

Turkey Club Sandwich

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Vegan High Protein Sandwich  

Hot Buffet Lunch

  • Choice of 2 or 3 entrees, includes rolls, salad, starch and vegetables, desserts and beverages 
    Mediterranean Chicken, Whole Grain Mustard Glazed Roast Pork Loin, Caprese Chicken, Herb Crusted Inside Round of Beef, Tilapia Florentine, Salmon, Cajun Chicken and Pasta, Pasta Alfredo, Eggplant Parmesan

Specialty Buffet Lunch

  • Rolls and Beverages 
  • Baked Potato & Salad Bar
  • Italian Deli Sandwiches
  • Greek Buffet
  • Pasta Buffet
  • Siesta Buffet  

Specialty Buffet Lunch 

  • Beverages 
  • Chop Salad Station & Soup
  • Down Home Hoosier
  • All American BBQ 

Plated Lunch

  • Rolls and Beverages 
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Salmon
  • Meat Lasagna
  • Stuffed Grilled Portobello
  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Whole Grain Mustard Glazed Pork Loin
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Chicken Marsala

Plated Lunch Salads 

  • Cobb Salad, Grilled Chicken Caesar, Soba Noodle Salad

Chilled or hot hors d’oeuvres, cheese, and meat displays

Carving Stations

  • Maple Glazed Pork Roast, Pork Loin, Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Sugar Cured Ham, Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Herb Crusted Prime Rib

Custom Dinner Buffet
Includes rolls, salad, starch and vegetable, and beverages. Choice between one, two or three entrees

  • Chicken Marsala, Sweet and Smoky Rotisserie Chicken, Smothered Pork Chops, Cider Brined Roaster Pork Loin with Maple Mustard Glaze, St Louis Style Pork Ribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Homestyle Pot Roast with Vegetables, Braised Beef Tips with Chanterelle Demi, Eggplant Parmesan, Home Made Meat Lasagna, Lemon Paprika Roasted Salmon, Blackened Red Fish Fillets, Cajun Chicken Pasta

Themed Dinner Buffets
Includes rolls and beverages

  • Midwest Buffet, Southwestern Buffet, All American BBQ, Italian Buffet, Down Home Hoosier, Greek Buffet

Plated Dinner
Includes rolls, salad, starch and vegetables, dessert and beverages 

  • Chicken Tuscany, Braised Boneless Short Rib, Center Cut Filet Mignon, Portobello Stack, Herb Crusted Lemon Chicken, Chicken Marsala, Grilled Salmon

Action Stations

  • Noodles Made to Order, Southwestern Grill (contact hotel for list of included items)

Plated Desserts

Bar Services

  • Beer and Wine Packages, Hourly Beer and Wine, A La Carte Wine by Bottle, Signature Cocktails, Hourly Liquor Bars (Call, Premium and Platinum options)
  • Cash/Host Bars, Hospitality Room Setups, non-alcoholic beverages and additional Specialty options available  
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Marketplace

Market Place & Gift Shop

Welcome to the Marketplace and Gift Shop at Crowne Plaza Knoxville. Discover a curated selection of local souvenirs, including a wide array of UT merch, convenient travel essentials, and delightful gifts. Whether you're seeking a memento of your visit or need a quick snack or necessity, our shop has you covered. Conveniently located within the hotel, it's the perfect spot to find that special something or grab a last-minute item.
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Full-Service Restaurant & Lounge

We’re ready to refuel when and where you are. Enjoy a variety of food and drink options throughout the day, from fine dining to lighter meals at our full-service, on-site restaurant and lounge. Work or relax at your leisure with convenient in-room dining.
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Green Initiatives

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University is dedicated to sustainability through its participation in the IHG Green Engage system, which helps measure and manage the hotel's environmental impact with over 200 Green Solutions aimed at reducing energy, water, and waste. The hotel also supports green transportation by providing EV charging stations and implementing sustainable practices for meetings and events to minimize their environmental footprint.

Hotel features

Ev chargers
Ev chargers
Fitness center
Fitness center
On-site parking
On-site parking
Pet-Friendly
Pet-Friendly
Pool
Pool
1 On-site restaurant
1 On-site restaurant
Smoke-free hotel
Smoke-free hotel
Wi-fi
Wi-fi
Ev chargers
Ev chargers
Fitness center
Fitness center
On-site parking
On-site parking
Pet-Friendly
Pet-Friendly
Pool
Pool
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At this hotel

Hotel information

  • Front desk: 1-865-5222600

  • Reservations: 

  • Email: sales@crowneknox.com

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM

  • Check-out: 12:00 PM

  • Late check out available​

  • Minimum check-in age: 21

  • Total floors: 12

  • Total rooms: 195

  • Accessible rooms:  8

  • Languages spoken: English, Spanish
  • Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, JCB, Discover
For your convenience

  • Connecting rooms available

  • Room service

Pet policy
  • All pets allowed

  • Pet deposit: 40 USD per stay

  • Pet fee per stay: 40 USD

Accessibility

  • Hotel entrance

  • Registration area

  • Restaurant seating

  • All entrances/doorways

  • Vanity

  • Public stalls

  • Fitness center

  • Registration desk

  • Public restrooms

  • Restaurant

  • Public facilites

  • Route from accessible public entrance to pool is accessible

  • Business center

  • Pool is ADA/wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible meeting rooms / ballrooms: 9

  • Elevator access to all levels

  • Elevators are ADA compliant

  • Accessible room details

  • Hours of operation: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

  • Elliptical machines
    Free weights
    Rower
    Stair stepper
    Stationary bicycle
    Treadmill

  • Wee Course at Williams Creek
    Located off-site
    Driving range off-site
    Putting green off-site

    Number of holes: 18

    Public - Par 3 course, 2869 yard course from the tips, par 54

    Phone: 1-865-5465828
    Email: requests@wcgolf.org

Parking

  • Controlled access to parking

  • Parking at a charge: 25 USD

  • Parking includes in/out privileges

  • Valet parking includes in/out privileges

  • We offer self-parking $25 and valet parking $35 daily/nightly. Oversized vehicles must contact the hotel three business days prior to arrival to arrange street parking behind the hotel from the city for $35 per space per day. Spaces are 22 ft.

  • Car parking available

Accessible parking

  • Accessible self parking available

  • Van accessible self parking available

  • Flat terrain between parking and entrance

  • Curb cuts and street parking wheelchair accessible

  • Number of wheelchair accessible parking spaces: 4

  • Designated accessible parking spaces with posted signs

  • Disabled or accessible parking

  • Ramp access to property

  • Ramp access to hotel bar lounge

  • Ramp access to leisure facilites

  • Ramp access to hotel restaurant

  • Parking drop off point adjacent to entrance

EV charging

  • 2 spaces available

  • Electric vehicle charging is currently complimentary. Please note that standard parking fees for the garage still apply.
Airport shuttle
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    Shuttle not available
    Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    Shuttle not available
    Atlanta Hartsfield Airport (ATL)
    Shuttle not available

  • Indoor Pool
    Location: Indoor
    Hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
    Heated pool
    Pool side lounge chairs
    Towel service

Business services

  • 24 hour business center

  • Business services

  • Fax services

  • Office supplies available

  • Printing services

  • Shipping services

Other services​​​

  • Notary public

  • Secretarial services

  • Wake up calls

Housekeeping and laundry​

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Weekly housekeeping

  • Limited housekeeping

  • Same day dry cleaning

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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University pet policy

Pets are welcome at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University. Our Pet Policy: Service animals and pets up to 50 lbs. permitted with restrictions. 40 USD fee. Pets must be leashed while in public areas and are not allowed in dining areas. Owner must be present for housekeeping service.