Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 star property
Riverfront Norfolk hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Waterside District

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Front of property
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Indoor pool
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA, 23510
  • Waterside District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Norfolk Scope
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chrysler Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 250 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

  • 250 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Located in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk Waterside Marriott is adjacent to Waterside District and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Harbor Park. This 407-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to the convention center in central Norfolk and also close to Norfolk Scope and Chrysler Hall.

What's nearby

  • Waterside District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chrysler Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Norfolk State University - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • MacArthur Square Station - 3 min walk
  • Norfolk Station - 20 min walk
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterside Sheraton VIP Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Taphouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PBR Norfolk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Gang - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Riverfront Norfolk hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Waterside District
Guests of Norfolk Waterside Marriott have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 22 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • START
  • STEAM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 41 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (60,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 24 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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 LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 22 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Marriott Norfolk Waterside
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Norfolk Waterside Marriott provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norfolk Waterside Marriott on Jul 2, 2025 start from $135.0, excluding 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Norfolk, just steps from Waterside District and Douglas MacArthur Memorial, and within a short walk of Town Point Park. You'll also find USS Wisconsin BB-64 and Norfolk Scope less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 33 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a casino?

No, Norfolk Waterside Marriott doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Norfolk Waterside Marriott serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at STEAM.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Are there connecting rooms at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

The closest major airport to Norfolk Waterside Marriott is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 10.4 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is around 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tennile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

A great location with a clean comfortable room

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and the views from our room were just perfect! It was great to see Caroline on your staff again. She is a true asset to the Marriott!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and staff are great. The elevator finishes could be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not my best hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property overall. Room was very clean and laid out well. The only complaint I have is when parking in the parking garage that is attached to the hotel, the entrance is hard to find. Btw, it is on the up ramp heading to second level. According to hotel staff, the garage does not allow signage in the elevators and all that they have is a pretty small and hardly noticeable sign above door entrance. When you do find that entrance, it takes you onto the second floor of hotel. Ride escalator to first floor and go to the right for check in. Other than this minor issue I give the hotel 5 stars! (We didn’t use shower so I can’t comment on that but the water in the sink got very hot so I can only assume the shower water is hot).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beachside Services

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this property was nice. It was very convenient and there was a lot to do in the area. My only issue was that the morning of checkout. I had three knocks from housekeeping trying to get into my room early to clean it. Check out is not until 11 AM I received a knock around 8 AM 9 AM and 10 AM. This was a huge inconvenience as if I wanted to sleep in I could not with the constant knocking for that reason I probably would not stay this hotel again. I did alert the front desk and they said that housekeeping is not supposed to do that so hopefully they don’t do it anymore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Wonderful getaway

Weekend family trip and were uncertain where to stay. This place was everything it said it was. Everything was wonderful, clean, everyone was friendly and kind! What a great place to be and a great team of employees!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miracle

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and would have rated it excellent but I need a cup of water around 10-11 pm. I went to the front desk to ask for a cup of water and was told that I had to purchase a bottle for $3. Thinking there should be another option to obtain an 8 oz cup of water. Also it would be great to have a microwave in the room or at least one on each floor instead of having to go downstairs to the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello, I would like to say thank you for your good job, everything is so clean, the front desk good , but my room is the 1124, I had to terrible nights , the pillows give me headaches, and the mattress kill me I already have a back problem , the mattress is not orthopedic At all, I had to take Tylenol PM to sleep a little bit . And also they charge to much for just a breakfast 24$ . The AC work loud to much, the rom 1126 make a lot off noise it’s a bad experience for me for the first time with Marriott, I would suggest you to working on it. Thank you for your understanding. Martha .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mos

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Meh

Went for the weekend with family, I reserved a room for 3, but they were out of a rolled-in bed since there was a convention at the hotel, was finally moved to another room with a sofa that could open. Two of the elevators did not work properly. We had to wait 8-12 minutes to catch the elevators. There are not enough seats in the lobby, which was super cold and not inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, helpful. Loved the lobby! Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that you could not get coffee or tea after 3pm. The Starbucks cafe was closed and there was no microwave in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kellie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During a dance competition weekend, Marriot had booked at least 4-5 other events without having the staff or the resources to accommodate such. We had a room with a pull-out sofa which they did not have the right size sheets with holes, no blanket for the bed and no extra pillows to accommodate the sofa. The deadbolt kept getting stuck on the door and to make matters worse the view room was across from PBR bar which had LOUD noise until 2:30am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025