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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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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

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Club Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Norfolk State University - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 9 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Guads Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 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
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, a water dispenser, and a ballroom
  • 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

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
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Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Portsmouth
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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 at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

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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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
Magnificent hotel and service 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

DuQuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

The overall stay way amazing, it my 2nd time there and i wasnt disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything except the shower which left us with a bathroom full of water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lilibeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuriy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fell short. The hotel feels outdated, and the rooms are in poor condition. The showers especially need maintenance, and overall housekeeping was below average. The gym area definitely needs improvement, and the cleaning and maintenance of the elevators also need serious attention. Definitely not the quality I expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Loganathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
River front
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort

Family vacation

It was grea
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.Not happy with the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river was beautiful at night. The food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Wyatt

Need new AC my room on the 14th floor was warm the whole time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chosen for the pool, it was freezing and the jacuzzi was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area with nice views of river. Older hotel that could use a little TLC (ie bath tile was moldy) but otherwise had a nice stay. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly and attentive staff. Would have no reservation about staying here again if i needed to come back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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