Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverside hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served, seafood

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704
  • Place, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Scope
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

Club Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the area

Portsmouth

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel places you steps from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Children's Museum of Virginia. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, The Crawford Restaurant, serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Beacon Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge. 24355 square feet (2192 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Portsmouth hotel include Waterside District and MacArthur Center.

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Norfolk State University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Norfolk Scope - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Old Dominion University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Guad's @ Olde Towne - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Towne Public House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shoppe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Riverside hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 24355 square feet (2192 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Portsmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 24355 sq ft of conference space
  • 2192 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers 252 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Hotel
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Portsmouth
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel And Waterfront Conference Center
Renaissance Waterfront Hotel
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Hotel
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Portsmouth
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$227.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Yep, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

The closest beach to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is Norfolk Beaches (13.4 km).

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What makes Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel.

Is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

No, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

No AC on the hallways it was really hot but other than that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Excellent views. Peaceful and historic neighborhood. Nautic theme was stylistic. We were very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

Quentin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mildred, Richmond

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

2/10 Terrible

K, Rolesville

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC was not working in my room. Front desk said they would send someone to look at it. No one showed up. Waited several hours and called back to find out that facilities staff had left and went home. New front desk staff member said they’d try to get us a new room or a fan, and that he would call me back to let me know. No return call was made, no fan, and no room exchange. The room was hot, humid, and muggy. It was uncomfortable and staff didn’t seem to be concerned at all. Communication and general concern was non-existent. Called the manager the next morning. He was very apologetic but stated that he couldn’t refund my stay but instead would give me marriott points. Still have not received those! Highly disappointed in the staff, the zero resolution to malfunctioning air conditioning, and my overall stay here :( We have stayed here in the past with no issues but will for sure will be staying at a different hotel next time we come to Portsmouth Va.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RIKKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely hotel. Terrible beds

Stay was great except for the beds. They were so uncomfortable that we could not sleep. They were listed as queens but were not they were more like doubles. You could feel the springs when you laid down. Room would not stay cool at night either. Shower was amazing! Service in the bar was adequate very slow though. Restaurant part was not open when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately we checked in at 5:30 pm and no rooms were ready. Check in started at 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Family vacation

It was grea
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Sherisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Broderick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower had low pressure to the point it Was almost unusable. The fridge was small and had old food in it. Room service was hit or miss at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping can do better with cleaning. Upgrade
Stayed 3 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025