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Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk

425 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Welcome to the Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk

Blending traditional elegance and modern style, our waterside Norfolk, VA area hotel in the historic downtown district of Olde Towne Portsmouth provides calming comfort and soothing relaxation. The Renaissance Portsmouth hotel boasts a hip location overlooking the vibrant, revitalized waterfront and offers stunning views of the Elizabeth River. Set above the harbor, the Portsmouth Ballroom's unique outdoor terrace, part of the 24,000 square feet of Norfolk area hotel meeting space, provides a stunning reception area sure to draw rave reviews from your guests. This updated luxurious Norfolk, Virginia area hotel also features 23 meeting rooms including a 70-seat Amphitheater. Savor the atmosphere of this waterside hotel in Portsmouth at Foggy Point Bar & Grill, presenting a selection of fresh seafood. Visitors to the area can enjoy the unique experience of taking the nearby water taxi across to many of the Norfolk business and visitor destinations including the Norfolk Naval facilities. ...read more
Top Amenities (see all)
  • High speed internet access
  • Pool
  • Exercise Gym
  • Business Center
  • Restaurant
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Television with Cable
Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Hotel Amenities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Business Center
  • Childrens Activities
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cribs Available
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Check In
  • Express Checkout
  • FAX
  • Free Newspaper
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Hairdryers Available
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High speed internet access
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • News Stand
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • Turndown Service
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Valet Parking
  • Video Checkout
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wet Bar

Rooms Service Dining Facil. Cost
21 20 17 21 259

Guests lavish praise on the "stunning" "views of ships" and the Elizabeth River at this "classic older hotel" with the "quiet charm of Downtown Portsmouth", situated "near the ferry for crossing into Norfolk"; while the rooms strike some as "slightly aged", their "cleanliness" and "fluffy" bedding impress, as does the "friendly", "professional" staff.
Priceline Guest Score Card
# 1 of 6 hotels in Portsmouth
Overall Quality
user rating 8.5
8.7
Hotel Cleanliness
 user rating 9.0
9.0
Hotel Staff
user rating 8.5
8.7
Location of Hotel
user rating 8.5
8.7
Hotel Dining
user rating 7.5
7.6

Hotel Guest Reviews of the Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk

Traveling as Couple
Ellen from Pocomoke City, MD
November 23, 2009
Traveling as Couple
10.0
Spacious room and bathroom, great waterfront location, and attractive landscaping.
The room was too warm, with no thermostat to lower the temperature.

Handsome accommodations, great view of the area, friendly staff and
nice pool.

Solo Traveler
Carolyn from Boyds, MD
November 20, 2009
Solo Traveler
9.0
Clean, modern, and convenient location.
Parking is NOT free!

I've never been to a hotel where parking was not free for hotel guests. I was not made aware of this when I checked in. Fortunately for us, the parking garage was not open for public parking the date I went but supposedly it costs $10.00 to park each time I believe - amazing! ...read more

Business Traveler
Dolores from Sandy Springs, GA
October 23, 2009
Business Traveler
10.0
Location and star level. Very nice hotel.
Asked for fridge and it took all day and then some.


Very professional staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Don't think they should charge $10 a day for a fridge since it is an expensive hotel.

Traveling as Couple
Karen from Richmond, VA
October 17, 2009
Traveling as Couple
10.0
Great location on the waterfront, and beautiful view from the room.
Panhandlers/homeless persons in the surrounding area - did not feel safe walking after dark.

The room was much nicer than we expected, and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Although the restaurant was closed, we received excellent recommendations for dining nearby. The water view from the room was spectacular, and we enjoyed being able to walk and jog along the waterfront. We'll definitely make a point of staying there again! ...read more

Traveling as Couple
Nicole from Midlothian, VT
October 12, 2009
Traveling as Couple
8.0
Great location, clean, kept up nicely.
Can be pricey.

We visit Portsmouth several times a year for a concert at the Ntelos Pavilion. This is our favorite hotel in Portsmouth. The location is great - walking distance to the Pavilion, restaurants, and Old Towne Portsmouth. All rooms have a nice view. ...read more

Traveling as Couple
Aurora from Brooklyn, NY
September 16, 2009
Traveling as Couple
10.0
The free internet use in the hotel lobby.

This is a beautiful hotel.

Traveling as Couple
Brobi from Katy, TX
September 14, 2009
Traveling as Couple
5.0
Nice lobby and entrance.
The room smelled liked old cooking oil.

It was okay. I did expect better for the price. The bathtub had chipped enamel. The rust spots were visible.

Traveling as Couple
Catherine from Waukegan, IL
September 11, 2009
Traveling as Couple
9.0
I liked the view and the location on the water.
I was sorry the rooms were not wired for the internet.

Check in at the Renaissance Portsmouth was kind of slow. The hotel is located on the Elizabeth River. We've stayed there twice, and, as far as I can tell, all rooms have a beautiful view of the water. The beds are comfortable, especially the comforters. It's a shame that the rooms are not wired for the internet. Guests must log in on the first floor, and even with the hotel's password, the hotel's internet did not work for us. We had to pay $10/day for parking. ...read more

Business Traveler
Andrew from Ozark, MO
September 6, 2009
Business Traveler
5.0
Rooms were very clean and comfortable.
No continental breakfast and HD TV channels didn't work.
Traveling as Couple
Betty from Dumfries, VA
September 1, 2009
Traveling as Couple
10.0
Perfect location for the area I needed to stay. Excellent quality. Perfect hostesses.
Complicated new TV system for viewing free channels.

This is an excellent hotel, close to Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other small cities in the Hampton, VA area. Staff is helpful. There is lots of things to visit. Portsmouth has some of the oldest historic houses this side of the Atlantic. Beautiful port city. ...read more

Reviews of Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk
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