Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Knoxville, United States. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University byIHG
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG is a restored urban hotel offering meeting and banquet space that holds up to 1,000 standing guests, making it a practical base for larger downtown celebrations.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG in Knoxville, open June–October.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG is a restored urban hotel offering meeting and banquet space that holds up to 1,000 standing guests, making it a practical base for larger downtown celebrations.
In-house catering handles the food and drink, on-site parking is available, and a pool gives visiting guests somewhere to unwind between events.
Thirteen room categories are available, from Standard King Rooms for two to One-Bedroom Suites and accessible options sleeping up to four, so wedding parties and out-of-town family can be housed under one roof.
Wedding services are offered directly by the hotel, with the sales team reachable by phone or email.
What Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guestssource
“From boardrooms to ballrooms, with 15,670 sq ft and 10 versatile venues for up to 1,000 guests, we turn ordinary gatherings into extraordinary events.”
- Room types
- 13 listedsource
“Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“From corporate meetings to special celebrations, we offer customizable menus crafted by our expert culinary team.”
- Price
- US$55 to US$115 per headestimate
- Nearest airport
- TYS, 20 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“TYS”
“We offer self-parking for $25 and valet parking for $35 daily/nightly.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“Just steps from Gay Street and a short walk to Market Square and Old City, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University is the hotel in downtown Knoxville that puts you at the center of it all.”
4 our own notes.
Meeting and banquet space with capacity for up to 1,000 standing guests
In-house catering provided by the hotel
Restored hotel in an urban downtown Knoxville setting
13 room types, including One-Bedroom Suites and mobility accessible rooms with roll-in showers
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG.
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Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can the event space hold?+
The meeting and banquet space has a standing capacity of up to 1,000 guests.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is handled in-house. We estimate a cost of around 55 to 115 USD per head, though the hotel can confirm current pricing.
Which airport should our guests fly into, and how far is it?+
The nearest airport is TYS (McGhee Tyson). We estimate a transfer time of around 20 minutes to the hotel.
Are there accessible guest rooms for our family members?+
Yes. Options include a Double Room with Two Double Beds (Disability Access), a Twin Room with mobility accessible roll-in shower, a King Room with mobility accessible tub and roll-in shower, and a Standard Room with 2 Double Beds (mobility, transfer shower).
How do we get in touch about a wedding?+
You can call +1 865-522-2600 or email sales@crowneknox.com. The hotel declares wedding services on its IHG hotel page.
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Hold dates at Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.