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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the water and cityscape.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the water and cityscape.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the water and cityscape.

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

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a view of the city, and a large window.

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

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the water and cityscape.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy seafood while dining at The Crawford Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and 4 minutes on foot from Children's Museum of Virginia
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Crawford Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Beacon Lounge – On-site 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Ballroom
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1019 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hotel and will be staying again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a great view of the water. Their restaurant and bar are huge and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar had a great selection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the staff was most pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Laqushia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff perfect view bar was perfect didn’t have to go far to enjoy myself plus right beside the water my daughter seen her first ship all around very beautiful and family oriented place will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and the staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
The Room was nice and clean , hotel advertised as breakfast included which was not true & Breakfast was not the best , Pool area outdated but was empty when we went so we enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar staff were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we were greeted at the front desk until the time we left, everything was just simply great! Dominic-omg he is a gem! Very helpful ❤️ The rooms and restaurant were cleaner than what I had expected. Book this room today! The views of the river will have you in a trance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cleola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Beautiful view. Excellent location. Quite community. Excellence night staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casino wasn't too far away which we enjoy going to. Also, they have some good restaurants near by on high street. This is always our favorite hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The friendliness of the staff, clean rooms, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Girgis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not impressed by the restaurant staff and would not recommend going there. Hit outside spots instead. Hotel was nice and continently located right next to the water taxi that takes you right downtown Norfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Include breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near to the Naval Hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice. It was a quick little getaway. The room was clean and the food was pretty good. Staff were nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cicely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
standard marriott breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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