Newport News Marriott at City Center

Hotels
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (316 reviews)
740 Town Center Drive , Newport News , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Hallway had a smoke smell
No microwave in room
Elevator not working

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some issues mentioned about the cleanliness in common areas and rooms showing wear.
Service
9.3
Many positive comments on staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised for being in a good area, close to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
General satisfaction with rooms, although some issues were noted.
Amenities
8.8
Mentioned lack of microwaves, which affects the amenities score.
Value for Money
8.8
Value perceived as average compared to other Marriott properties.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality mentioned as average with some delays in service.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall sentiment is positive despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Newport News Marriott at City Center offers rooms with 32-inch plasma TVs with HBO, a minibar, and tea/coffee facilities, providing guests with a comfortable and entertaining stay.

Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's various dining venues, including the Oyster Point Lounge, Rockefeller’s seafood restaurant, and a cozy cafe with an outdoor patio, catering to diverse tastes.

Wellness and Recreation
With access to a fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, a local jogging trail for outdoor activities, and a relaxing whirlpool bath, guests can maintain their fitness routine or unwind during their stay.

Experience luxury, dining, and wellness at Newport News Marriott at City Center. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 316 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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leepW8313DV Family
10
Bartenders Nancy and Felicia
Pros:

Bartenders Nancy and Felicia were great! Great service and conversation! Really good drinks!

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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GUILLERMO couple co
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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179shannont Business
2
Terrible customer service and filthy rooms
Pros:

The worst experience ever! Don’t expect an apology or any form of acknowledgment when staying at this hotel. Rooms 634 and 734 are completely disgusting. Water is leaking through the walls. There’s mold in the bathroom along with broken tile. Concerns were raised to management back in June. As of July 6th Room 634 is still out of service. Hotel management refuses to call and apologize for the stay. The front office manager told me that they have been very busy. They weren’t too busy to take the room out of service but too busy to show Accountability. The floor was soaking wet along with all belongings during the stay. This information was given to the hotel back in June during the initial stay. No phone call or follow up from Newport News, Marriott, or corporate regarding this matter. Over $1000 was spent for this stay. No Corrective action to make this right with your customer has been made. Do better! When traveling for Work, no one wants to stay in a filthy disgusting room! Taking accountability and calling your customer would be the first step!!

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Mircarlla solo_traveller us
8
My stay was okay. I feel it could have been a better experience overall
Pros:

I like the staff very friendly

Cons:

I couldn’t find the check out times. The dining room did not answer. Elevator in parking garage not working. Not able to upgrade.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Joy couple us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Aida couple us
9
Shout out to Kaleb (amazing nails) and the other staff who were quick to answer any questions and take care of us.
Pros:

Loved the convenience, location, staff and the comfort. Pretty clean, smelled great, everyone treated us wonderfully. When we told them a light bulb was missing in the bathroom they quickly fixed it.

Cons:

It was a long walk from the parking garage to the hotel elevators, shower head that goes from hard to harder, Ketchup bottle had black mold in the top, just little things.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Grace family_with_children us
2
It was not good for a Marriott. No cool water in the lobby or in the room. My room had to be changed because the air con
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Rooms small, flies flying around all of the food. Private event cut off access to general public. Parking garage elevators broken in 100+ degree weather.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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du family_with_children us
8
It’s not impressive.
Pros:

The breakfast is awesome!

Cons:

The property is old.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Tanya-Lee extended_group us
1
Horrible and just a bad experience!
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

I am awaiting a follow up from the manager as he was not available when I checked out.

My room was bad. The elevator had a bad smell. There were kids running up and down the hall, smoking and being loud. My bathroom was old, had rust stains in tub, over the door, cracks on the ceilings and no shower gel or shampoo. I tried calling downstairs but no answer. The shower curtain had stains or perhaps mildew. I am disgusted. I shared this with the lady that checked me in. She was also there when I checked out. She said she would speak to a manager about this and they would be in touch about a proper compensation. I paid almost $400 for this room. It is definitely not worth it. She also acknowledged that she heard the complaints about my floor and cited the hotel needs renovation. There were police officers attending to concerns when we arrived and they were still there for a few hours it seems. I am a Bonvoy member and have never experienced this before. I could have booked elsewhere but wanted to support Marriott. This hotel experience was horrific. I am appalled. To add to this, we attempted to look out the window but there was a brown substance all over the curtains. Why wouldn't management do a walk through with house keeping to ensure the floors abd rooms are up to par?

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Joan family_with_children us
9
I was very comfortable staying there.
Pros:

The staff, and the breakfast buffet.

Cons:

One of the headboards in my room was dirty.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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D9779LCveronical Family
10
a Great Time had by all
Pros:

We love staying at the Marriott City Center Newport News VA.
We meet our friends at the Bar where we eat and have drinks our favorite Bar Tenders are Felicia and Nancy provide the best service; we try to get the room that overlook the fountain. The ambiance is so relaxing. Great restaurants and shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Green

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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John solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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jackfK4395AN Couples
10
Wedding
Pros:

Kaleb was phenomenal at the front desk. Extremely helpful and outgoing!

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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Znakia couple us
5
Cons:

They charge my credit card two times. It took 3 days for me to get my money back.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Tawanda solo_traveller us
3
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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X1688KRrichardr Family Shoreham, Long Island, New York
10
Family wedding at this great Marriott property
Pros:

Amazing stay for three nights for a family wedding the front desk staff to the management and doormen all kind and professional…Nancy and Felicia were amazing each time we had breakfast Robert the cook and Jaheme the busser were also wonderful.Great Buffett breakfast each day The ladies who tended to the Bar …Vivian and Neka treated us like gold. We would return to this hotel again and again . Highly recommend.

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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Denise couple us
10
Amazing staff and all was wonderful
Pros:

Everything
Location. Great city town the fountain were beautiful staff Amazing breakfast great!

Loved it all

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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U6870ELstephaniev Family
2
Hotel in serious disrepair!
Pros:

This hotel needs a serious cleaning and update. The furniture in the room was old and and marred with nicks and scrapes. No real closet - an old armoire. There was n ironing board out leaning against the wall. I’m sure it wouldn’t fit in the small armoire. Refrigerator did not work! Rug was not very clean and needed vacuuming. Very poor and dingy lighting. Tub was a death trap! Grab bar in awkward spot. Tub bottom quite slippery! Faucet handles ere loose. We could not find a working ice dispenser on any floor. The location is great. Right outside the hotel very pleasant area. We were staying there to attend our granddaughter’s graduation from Christopher Newport University. I will never stay in this hotel again .. definitely. I thought Marriott was better than this. Very bad!

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor