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About the Hotel

425 Water St, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23704
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Steps from the Elizabeth River
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Offering a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is nestled a mere 5 minutes' walk from Hill House Museum and only 0.8 km from the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. One will enjoy a lounge bar or spa therapy, a terrace, and a shared lounge, while this 3-star hotel also boasts prime setting right near the United States Lightship Portsmouth.

Location

The comfortable hotel in the business district of Portsmouth, within 25 minutes' walk of the shopping mall "MacArthur Center". The Renaissance is only steps away from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard History Museum and 40 minutes' drive from Cape Charles.

For those travelling from afar, Norfolk International airport is 21 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Offering welcoming decor with a fireplace, some of the rooms come with blackout curtains, individual climate control, and an iron with ironing board as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen HDTV. These air-conditioned rooms comprise a dining area and a living room. Here you'll also find views of the Elizabeth River.

Eat & Drink

Not far from the Renaissance Portsmouth, Noel's Deli LLC serves Delhi dishes.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation aslo includes an indoor pool with a hot tub. A fitness room, along with fitness classes, is included at the hotel to help guests maintain their physical well-being. Finally, Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel houses a 24-hour business centre featuring a xerox and safes.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll the Elizabeth River Trail for scenic waterfront views.
  • Try a crab cake sandwich at The Coffee Shoppe for lunch.
  • Visit the Nauticus for an engaging maritime museum experience.
  • Explore the eclectic shops at Olde Towne Portsmouth's historic district.
  • Enjoy live music at Waterside District on weekends for local vibes.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Two Queen Beds Water View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Water view
Shower
Heating
King Room Water View Adapted Tub Mobility Hearing Accessible
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Water view
Shower
Heating
One King Bed Waterview
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Water view
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

425 Water St, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23704
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425 Water St, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23704
Nearby
Museum
United States Lightship Portsmouth
200 ft
Museum
Children's Museum of Virginia
1900 ft
Museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
100 ft
Museum
The Hill House
1300 ft
Museum
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1900 ft
Restaurants
Legend Brewing Depot
1200 ft
1 High St
Fish & Slips
2500 ft
10 Crawford Pkwy
Still
2300 ft
450B Court St
Gino's Pizzeria
2300 ft
455 Court St
Lobscouser Restaurant
2100 ft
337 High St
The Bier Garden
2500 ft
438 High Street
Longboards
2600 ft
440 High St
Stellar Wine Co
2600 ft
425 High St
Guads
2800 ft
612 Court St
Humboldt Steel Corporation
2700 ft
501 High St
Getting around
City Centre
Portsmouth4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)24 min  ·  9.6 mi
Kinmen Airport (knh)28 min  ·  11.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at USD 15 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$17.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
16
Number of rooms:
216
Former name
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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