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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Exterior
Creator video
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, View

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 306 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, View

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Norfolk State University - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Taphouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 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

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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront
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Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel And Waterfront Conference Center
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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 Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel on Jul 6, 2025 start from $143.65, 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 Children's Museum of Virginia, and within a short walk of United States Lightship Portsmouth. You'll also find Waterside District and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

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.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have connecting rooms?

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, at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 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

William Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were wonderful and very accommodating. The hotel was beautiful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the area of the hotel, but I wish it had a balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asuncion D.

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk this past weekend. The hotel was clean, and the rooms were very comfortable. The Staff were very helpful and respectful, especially in the restaurant area and the bellhop. I will definitely stay at the Renaissance if I visit the area again! Keep up the good work!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute worst day I've ever had. Rome was not clean properly at all. Items in the room broken, just look old, terrible facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great location near the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was broken in my first room, so I had to move to another room. The bartender said the restaurant is only open a couple days a week due to staffing issues, so I was forced to eat a very limited menu at the bar. Worst of all, the hotel manager denied my cancellation request for my last night due to the winter storm and state of emergency. I was forced to pay for the last night even though I was already back home. If I would have stayed, I would have been snowed in for an extra 2-3 days. I’ll stay across the water in Norfolk for all my upcoming business trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Perry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not so good of experience

Was not able to Check-in till 9 PM. Should not be charged a full night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

cal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel. The staff were extremely nice and friendly. The best hotel breakfast I have ever had. I highly recommend it. Cal Colbert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lamp bulbs burnt out. Not enough wash cloths . Slow elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In need of a little attention, but always a safe, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Kadijah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When I first arrived I had a city view room and soon as I entered the door roaches were all over the bathroom floor. I showed videos of the roaches and I was upgraded to an ocean view room which was still dirty. My overall experience was terrible I will never book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

kenneth

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

Not Prepared

The room had one washcloth for two occupants in the room. Refrigerator had food in it from previous attendants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namont

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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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