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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront charm awaits at this Portsmouth hotel where guests can shop on-site, dine with river views, and swim in the indoor pool year-round

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The Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers a peaceful retreat near the Children's Museum of Virginia. Guests can explore the garden, browse on-site shops, savor seafood at Foggy Point restaurant, enjoy the indoor pool, and appreciate the praised staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Portsmouth, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is in the business district and on a river. Waterside District and MacArthur Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Norfolk Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Norfolk Scope. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Town Point Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guads Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Street Pizza & Pour House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shoppe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Towne Public House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Hotel near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Located close to Children's Museum of Virginia and Waterside District, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. The on-site seafood restaurant, The Crawford Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 252 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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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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Frequently asked questions

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Children's Museum of Virginia. Waterside District and MacArthur Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Harbor Park Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Daphne, was very helpful and pleasant. She made the check-in process a breeze. She was busy directing guest to 2 holiday parties and still found time to engage with guest checking in. View from the room is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

joel G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, although the refrigerator in my room didn't initially work. I advised staff and they promptly took care of it. The view was amazing and it was a very peaceful stay. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! The view was especially. Very clean, warm/welcoming atmosphere. Only negative thing was someone stole my air buds out my room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the restaurant, the view, the being in Historic Portsmouth district along the river. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this location a couple of times and absolutely love it! The rooms are nice,have comfortable beds and a beautiful view of an active river (ships and boat passing by all the time)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very nice and welcoming. I absolutely loved the shower and how the water pressure was so good! We were on the 16th floor and had a great view. We stayed in one of the upgraded rooms and it was pretty basic. It was a little dusty but the cleaning lady came and clean med the floor once I let her know. The streaming for Netflix was also out but we were given a comp on our parking in exchange for the streaming issue. It was a nice 3 days stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean. The staff at the desk was very helpful and met all my needs to accommodate my family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights, overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, friendly staff, Beautiful view of the Harbor...had a great time...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
All of the staff were friendly and responsive. The air conditioning did not work properly in our room and they moved us to a new room. The hotel entrance area was not super clean. The rooms were a bit worn for the price point of this hotel. Another thing we did not like was the room lighting. It was very dim. On a better note the view from our room was wonderful.The location of the property was great and the area very walkable to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AlFred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and perfectly located. My view overlooked the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views of the river. But the room was located above the large air conditioning units which made our room very noisy while trying to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denorah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great time

Hotel staff friendly and serviceable room had some issues with lights and water but stay was Preston was very helpful and friendly. Great location and Thyme Restaurant waitress. Tammy excellent and gumbo was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great location near the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaShae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and nice. Provided great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were wonderful and very accommodating. The hotel was beautiful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miroslava

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel, good location with fantastic views, boat connection to Norfolk downtown. Breakfast was very American, so not the best for European. Missing veggies, ham, bad coffee... Cleaning in the room could be better, floors were not clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025