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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Reception

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
    ‪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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • River view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

On river.With a stay at this Portsmouth hotel, you'll be steps from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and a 5-minute walk from Children's Museum of Virginia. Waterside District and MacArthur Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Museum of Virginia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterside District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Town Point Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shoppe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stripers Waterside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪High Street Pizza & Pour House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 24355 square feet (2192 square meters) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24355 sq ft of conference space
  • 2192 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offers 252 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. 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).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Children 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

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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel to the airport?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is 12.5 mi (19-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel on Jun 14, 2026 start from $154, including 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.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel.

How close is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.8 mi (25-min drive) from Little Creek Beach and 15.1 mi (26-min drive) from Chesapeake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 17.95 and 17.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino Portsmouth (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a restaurant?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is home to The Crawford Restaurant, which features seafood.

Does Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel to downtown Portsmouth?

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Portsmouth.

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Well. That location is a tad sketchy with crime and police. Four police cars blocked off the entrance due to an event that occurred outside. Made my way in. The hotel was okay. Once new, it might have been excellent, but it was dated, needed some TLC with floors and decor. It was fairly full with a convention in town. Room was fine and clean, a tad dated. View was excellent, shower was excellent. Bed okay, pillows not okay. Clean as to be expected. Not horrible. Not the best. But in that location, I’ll give it a better review. Portsmouth is kinda dead end, but I was only there for a funeral, so I tried to get the best available for that little city. I grew up in Ptown, but it’s changed over the years and not for the best, but considering, it was okay overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dontae

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Organization issues
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were bugs in our bathroom, very noisy in the hallways late at night, the hot tub was not in order so we couldn’t use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Egypt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great. No microwave. Only 1 chair and it was not comfortable. Window was filthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

JJ

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

4/10 Poor

Randy

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had several things going on with it. the bathroom door did not close due to some issue with the floor guide. The floor had residue left on it from whatever they mopped/cleaned it with. There was also a large hump in the floor in front of the bed that caused a tripping hazard. It was like they laid flooring over top of something large that cause the flooring to push up in a spot that was about 5 inches across and raised up about an inch. The hotel stated they had room service so you could order your dinner and get it delivered to your room. After trying to use the online ordering portal that failed, I called down to the front desk to order. They took my order and told me it would be 25 to 30 minutes. After an hour I called down to check on it, and they said it would be 20 more minutes. After another hour of waiting, I went down to the front desk and was able to get the food. I ordered the steak meal that was supposed to have mixed vegetables and steak cooked to medium. It instead came with a slurry of mashed potatoes with a few asparagus on top of it and the steak was set on top of all that. It did not look appetizing, but after 2 hours of waiting I was very hungry and ate it. The steak was terrible. I am really not one to complain much ( I am sure that is hard to believe after hearing all that I have to say) but the steak was tough to eat and had little flavor. It felt like it was a microwave meal. The hotel concierge was wonderful, but she has to deal with too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

8/10 Good

Clay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Desiree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hot tub is out of commission so that’s a bummer idk If that’s a permanent thing or not but it was boarded up. The pool also doesn’t appear to be heated. The room was clean and spacious which was much appreciated. The hvac downstairs in the lobby area was also out or low functioning during our stay so the bar area/dining area was cold. Our room was comfortably heated though and really needed that due to the cold temps outside. Desk staff were pretty pleasant. Enjoyed the view of the river from our room even with a side facing room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Sherry

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

4/10 Poor

Mona Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I recently stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth and, unfortunately, this visit did not meet the standard of my stay in October. While there were some positive aspects, overall, my experience was disappointing, and my rating has decreased as a result. Upon arrival, I encountered issues with my room key, which required two trips back downstairs with my luggage in hand. On the third attempt, Howard from maintenance kindly assisted me by relocating me to another room and providing two complimentary breakfast vouchers. I sincerely appreciate his professionalism and willingness to help—thank you, Howard. The room itself was smaller than my previous stay, and the view was not what I had anticipated. While I will note that the rooftop appeared very well maintained, this did little to offset my concerns. Most troubling was discovering a roach in the bathroom, which I found shocking and unacceptable for a hotel of this caliber. On a brighter note, breakfast was delicious, and the servers were attentive and pleasant. Later that evening, we watched the Duke and Tar Heel game at the bar, where the bartender was friendly, and the atmosphere created by other guests was enjoyable. The food at the bar was also very good. Despite these positives, I left feeling quite disappointed with this stay. I also felt that the front desk staff could have been more welcoming and approachable. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Karyl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was incredibly warm, despite setting the thermostat at 63 degrees. No hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joy

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

10/10 Excellent

mandolyn

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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