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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $154
$131 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704
  • Place, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Museum of Virginia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

When you stay at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel in Portsmouth, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Children's Museum of Virginia. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Norfolk Scope and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from MacArthur Center.

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Town Point Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Plaza Station - 4 min drive
  • Norfolk Station - 6 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shoppe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stripers Waterside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪High Street Pizza & Pour House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers 252 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 252 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Crawford Restaurant serving guests of Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Portsmouth? This hotel has 24355 square feet (2192 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Crawford Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Beacon Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Beacon Lounge
  • The Crawford Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 24,355 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The friendliness of the staff, clean rooms, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous Hotel! Enjoyed every bit of my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful and the riverside fire pits were a great addition. It was very quiet and perfect for an overnight trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean; the property was beautiful with an amazing view. I enjoyed the fire pits outside, the live music at the bar and the food and drinks were amazing. The staff were polite and helpful, and the location was prime and a steal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming, fancy and worth the 16th Marriage Anniversary celebration for my husband and I. We were able to relax and chill out in an upscale hotel, near our home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dontae

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LaKisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful view of the river maiking it very romantic and relaxing overnight get away for me and my husband.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mandolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Staff were pleasant and attentive. Love the decor details in the room. The Ballrooms were huge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and courtesy of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the bathroom was cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, whenever I stay here I always request a top floor and I am pleased every time. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was very clean. The firepits are beautiful and overlooking the water. The staff was very helpful. We will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sherry

Not really worth the price but not horrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and the accessibility is awesome. My one complaint is that rooms are very dim for light.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall location and service were great. Attended the Norfolk wine festival. The location was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the hotel had everything you could need/want besides a hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and each overlooks the Elizabeth River towards Norfolk's waterside which was beautiful at night. The restaurant food was delicious and all staff was pleasant and helpful. The hotel isn't in an area where there weren't any undesirable folks hanging around si it felt very safe to walk around at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025