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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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704
  • Place, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Museum of Virginia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 306 sq ft
  • 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
(53 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel places you next to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Children's Museum of Virginia. This 252-room, 3.5-star hotel has an indoor pool along with a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Guads Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Street Pizza & Pour House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shoppe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
At Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
55-inch TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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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)
  • Limited onsite 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • 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 17.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (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, 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)
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Portsmouth
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel on Jan 29, 2026 start from $131.13, 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 see close to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

This hotel is located in Portsmouth, just steps from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Hill House Museum, and within a short walk of Children's Museum of Virginia. You'll also find Waterside District and United States Lightship Portsmouth less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel good for couples?

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

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Crawford Restaurant.

Will Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

The closest major airport to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 12.5 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is around 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel.

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1002 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

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The a/c was broken. When we went to use the towels there were cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
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

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh C

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Adely

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

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Selina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator in our room was very unclean and the handle on the toilet did not work properly. Other than that, the hotel was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Top Tier

Excellent! We are planning on staying again in the near future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rothell

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

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everytime we go...noisy residents in other rooms..front desk and security do nothing about it. Even has people next door hooting and hollering and when we ask to be quiet..they knocked on our door to and instigate me to be angry..then video my reaction only for management to blame my wife and I and do nothing to kick them out like they said they would. Trashiest property ever thats not a motel with doors on the outside. Will never stay again forever more. Nor should anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maxine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly. Location was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Marcia, San Antonio

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

8/10 Good

Ali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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