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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

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

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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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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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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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.
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
  • 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
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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Portsmouth
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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The friendliness of the staff, clean rooms, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joy

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

10/10 Excellent

felita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean; the property was beautiful with an amazing view. I enjoyed the fire pits outside, the live music at the bar and the food and drinks were amazing. The staff were polite and helpful, and the location was prime and a steal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Honey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming, fancy and worth the 16th Marriage Anniversary celebration for my husband and I. We were able to relax and chill out in an upscale hotel, near our home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dontae

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LaKisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful view of the river maiking it very romantic and relaxing overnight get away for me and my husband.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mandolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and courtesy of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Staff were pleasant and attentive. Love the decor details in the room. The Ballrooms were huge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and the bathroom was cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, whenever I stay here I always request a top floor and I am pleased every time. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was very clean. The firepits are beautiful and overlooking the water. The staff was very helpful. We will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sherry

Not really worth the price but not horrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall location and service were great. Attended the Norfolk wine festival. The location was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and the accessibility is awesome. My one complaint is that rooms are very dim for light.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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