Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 US near Exit 8 on I-264 (~0.5mi)
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3.5 Star Property Near Waterside District
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  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
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05/01/2025 - 05/02/2025
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Verified Reviews of Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Professional Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
From the time I checked in, the staff was phenomenal. Beautiful smiles and so professional, all about the hotel guests and what they could do! I love it!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 25 to Sun Jan 26 2025 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Relaxing"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean hotel, great staff, comfortable room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 13 to Sun Jul 14 2024 at a $235.72 average nightly rate.
"Room"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Requested and I believe paid for a kind size bed with water view. Got two queen beds. Was in room 612.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 11 to Fri Jul 12 2024 at a $222.99 average nightly rate.
"Room was very nice!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was very nice!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 29 to Fri Mar 01 2024 at a $189.00 average nightly rate.
"Always Good!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We have stayed at the Renaissance often. Our experience was good. The staff was very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 18 to Mon Feb 19 2024 at a $149.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Crawford Restaurant serving guests of Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Children's Museum of Virginia - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
United States Lightship Portsmouth - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tidewater Yacht Marina - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Commodore Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Waterside District - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Town Point Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nauticus National Maritime Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
USS Wisconsin BB-64 - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Hampton Roads Naval Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Douglas MacArthur Memorial - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Wells Theater - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
MacArthur Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Norva Theater - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 52.5 km / 32.6 mi

The preferred airport for Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF).

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.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2192
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Water dispenser
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 252
  • Number of floors - 16
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 24355
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

We are located between Norfolk Airport and the Newport News Airport. Shuttle cost from the Norfolk Airport averages approximately $20 per trip

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Pets are not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Children 18 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

About Renaissance Hotels

  • Part of the Marriott Hotel Brand with over 150 hotels
  • Offer the best in entertainment events with RLive LIVE, offering the best new talent in music, arts, and culinary during your hotel stay at Renaissance. A calendar of past and future events is featured on their website
  • RNavigators or Renaissance Navigators is a personalized concierge service helping guests choose the best local food, shops, and attractions to explore
  • Mobile check-in service
  • Great meeting event space and banquet facilities
  • State-of-the-art fitness enter

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