Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Hotels
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
8 (747 reviews)
425 Water Street , Portsmouth , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, including dust and unclean bathrooms.
Service
9
Staff were described as pleasant and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9
Guests appreciated the beautiful views and convenience of the location.
Room Quality
7
While some rooms were comfortable, issues like small size and maintenance problems were noted.
Amenities
8
Amenities were generally well-received, though some guests noted missing features like microwaves.
Value for Money
8
Expectations were mixed; some found the value acceptable considering the location and views.
Food and Beverage
8
Food options were mentioned positively, particularly in terms of the restaurant experience.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experience was mostly positive, despite some complaints about cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 13:28

Property Description

Waterfront Location with Panoramic Views
Located in Portsmouth, our hotel offers stunning views over Elizabeth River. Enjoy the picturesque scenery right from your room.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in our indoor pool, complete with a relaxing hot tub. Stay active in our modern fitness center or unwind in our spacious guestrooms featuring flat-screen HDTVs and cozy seating areas.

Delightful Dining Options
Savor delicious seafood dishes at Foggy Point Bar and Grill, our on-site restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Treat your taste buds to a culinary experience.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable waterfront getaway.

Important information:

Please note, the parking garage is owned by the City of Portsmouth.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORF

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 747 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Tiffany couple us
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Darlene couple us
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Timothy family_with_children us
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Niesha family_with_children us
5
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alexandra family_with_children us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Niesha family_with_children us
5
Pros:

The location, atmosphere and view

Cons:

One staff member at the front desk was very unprofessional and rude. All other were pleasant and helpful.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Marlena family_with_children us
8
Beautiful hotel...highly recommend
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful and rooms were nice. Beds were ok. Alot to do and things were close

Cons:

But bathrooms had no fans and no privacy due to barn style doors did not cover the tire bathroom entry and there were big gaps around the door that covered it. No microwaves in the rooms and very small minifridge. Only one entrance to the hotel which meant a long walk fpr my disabled mother and toddlers.to and from the car

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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FREDERICK family_with_children us
10
Marriot member Frederick
Pros:

Everything

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Zanetta solo_traveller us
10
My was awesome!!
Pros:

The view was spectacular. The staff was very courteous.

Cons:

N:A

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Khalil solo_traveller us
6
it was mid...
Pros:

the view

Cons:

outlets, tv volume, dysfunctional equipment, and lighting.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Clements family_with_children us
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kincannon family_with_children us
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Luis Miguel couple pr
10
Perfect Stay
Pros:

Clean, great rooms, lot of food places near and bars, great vew, I could enjoy my stay and relax

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Turner family_with_children us
5
Annoyed with customer
Cons:

The staff that checked me in was rude during the entire check-in process and did not tell us about any amenities. We did not know about breakfast or when anything opens or closes. It felt like she was annoyed at me she had to do work. Because of her I will be staying somewhere else for my week long work trip in the beginning of April

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Terrance family_with_children us
2
Gotta do better
Pros:

Big room coloring of room clean bed comfortable the view from my room

Cons:

Hair on floor , USB in room didnt work, heating unit not work properly tried calling front desk no answer, so went downstairs reported to staff issues they kinda blew me off and nothing was done!

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Timothy family_with_children us
3
Just dont, its not worth it.
Pros:

Clean and beautiful hotel that was close to everything we needed. The water shuttle into Norfolk was easy and conveniently located to the hotel.

Cons:

The rooms were HOT and the staff was not helpful at all. In fact they are so accustomed to the complaints about room temperature issues, the lies are believable. Sure the front desk will act like its the first time hearing of such a thing but infact, after looking on Google, this is a known issue. I was second in line to complain about our room and the couple ahead of me were doing the same thing. When I tell you I had to sleep with literally a wet towel on me just to get some sleep, I'm not lying. My 3 years old woke up so hot she threw up. I dont write reviews for fun, its a legit issue at this hotel and others should be warned. Attempting to call the front desk is also a joke. Every call made to the front desk was ignored. Two maintenance engineers came to look out our room and both couldn't believe how we are sleeping in there. The second was sweating while talking to us. Both told us the same thing, they were going downstairs to turn on another chiller and it should start to cool off in 30 minutes. Well 2 days in that hot box and lemme tell you, it NEVER cooled off. In the bathroom our cold water faucet was broke and if you ever did cold water on, good luck turning it off. Maintenance stated the parts were on order but it wouldn't benefit us during our stay...well itll never benefit us because I wouldnt stay at this hotel if it was the last one left. Also, they advertise as a smoke free hotel, complete lie once again. The outside would be so much more enjoyable if the direct smell of weed didn't smack you in the face as soon as you open the door. It made this space useless for our kids as I wouldn't want my children around it. This hotel is more focused on the look of being upscale rather than being upscale. They know they have issues but refuse to care. The front desk is rude from the time you check in until you walk out. I give them some grace because im sure they hear many complaints.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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X7579IMemilyl Family
2
MISERABLE!! Parking garage has better amenities!
Pros:

Upon arrival I was amazed at how beautiful the hotel, views, and atmosphere were. This quickly faded when we got to our room. It was stuffy and hot. We turned down the air setting but the temperature in the room didn’t change. We made it through the first night, no blankets, drenched in sweat. Day 2, we woke up and notified the staff of our issue. We also had a broken faucet that would only spray hot water, so we are sweltering with only hot water available. Staff sent someone up, he poked around, said it was fixed. We went on with our day, came back, room is still hot. Complained again, same thing except this time staff was rude and offered little solution. We went to bed miserable. No one could sleep..drenched in sweat. It was a terrible experience. We heard others complaining about the air as well so this is an ongoing issue at this hotel. I will never book this place again!

2026-03-08 via Tripadvisor
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Wilson couple us
1
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Dwight L family_with_children us
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Taneika solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee