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Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

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Indoor pool
Reception
Lobby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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
  • ‪High Street Pizza & Pour House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Towne Public House - ‬6 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

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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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 Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel on May 26, 2026 start from $149, 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. 566 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel layout seems designed for large affairs and not individual guests. From the entrance to the elevator and then to the room was a considerable walking distance. The hotel charged it's rate for parking and not the rate quoted by Expedia. Overall, its OK but I will stay else ware next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Virginia Beach

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

4/10 Poor

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels in the room had a few stains in them. The room was dark and i needed to use my phone flashlight to enjoy a table top game. The thermastat was difficult as we tried to turn the air on because it was warm in there. When we called to the front desk, they said they didnt have a fan and the maintenance guy was off duty. The breakfast buffet was definitely overpriced. Who puts dry baked chicken out for breakfast at 8am. I feel like it just stayed there from the night before. I paid way too much money for this hotel and wont be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was hot. Air was not working properly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The streaming service was no operable. But otherwise is was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Alia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was not told internet was down upon check in. After call told it would be fixed by morning. It was down our entire stay. No communication with hotel guess at all. My trip with granddaughter was shop and watch movies that did’t happen. Also loud party on 17th floor we could not sleep. Please learn how to communicate with your staff what is happening at your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Iris, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place, near restaurants BUT housekeeping never came to clean or give me towels
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes. Room was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alishia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was filthy, unkemp, empty, smelled horrible. i left and found another place to stay, it should be closed down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Latonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Daphne, was very helpful and pleasant. She made the check-in process a breeze. She was busy directing guest to 2 holiday parties and still found time to engage with guest checking in. View from the room is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kenya

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittni

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025