Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

Hotel★★★3-star★ 4.1 (2566 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Floors: 17
Brand: Renaissance

Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance

About

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel is a hotel to stay in Portsmouth. The hotel is close to Portsmouth Lightship Museum and Archway, about 1.2 km from MacArthur Square. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 2566 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms were spotless, spacious, up-to-date, and with a great view..

What guests mention

The rooms were spotless, spacious, up-to-date, and with a great view.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Location

What's nearby

Portsmouth Lightship Museum0.1 km
Archway0.2 km
Spanish American War 1898-19020.2 km
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum0.2 km
Hill House Museum0.2 km
Fresnel Lens from Hog Island Light0.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 18 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — 10.6 km → all hotels near ORF
Nearest station: MacArthur Square — 1.2 km
Nearest beach: Needle Beach — 0.7 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 23.3 °C in October (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-10-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel?

From Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, the nearest station, MacArthur Square, is about 1.2 km away; Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is around 10.6 km away (straight-line distances).