Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center - Reviews

This hotel was very upscale,... – Posted 26 Nov 2011

Excellent

This hotel was very upscale, and the bed was very comfortable. Our room was looking over the naval shipyard, and my son fell in love with all the... more on MYTravelGuide

We attended a banquet being... – Posted 13 Nov 2011

Excellent

We attended a banquet being held on a Saturday night. Because of the pool and spa we were able to make it a 2-night mini-vacation.... more on MYTravelGuide

Overall, excellent hotel.... – Posted 21 Jan 2011

Excellent

Overall, excellent hotel. Friendly staff, very clean hotel. Super price using Priceline.... more on MYTravelGuide

Highly recommended and the... – Posted 30 Nov 2010

Excellent

Highly recommended and the overall environment is great.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great place for a romantic... – Posted 20 Nov 2010

Excellent

Great place for a romantic getaway. My husband and I loved the restauraunt, room, and jacuzzi. The hotel was luxurious but relaxing at the same time.... more on MYTravelGuide

Typical Conference Hotel... – Posted 17 Nov 2010

Good

The entire hotel (including the room that I stayed in) was beautiful, clean, and well maintained.Also, the hotel staff was very friendly.In addition, ... more on Travelocity

The Portsmouth Renaissance... – Posted 13 Nov 2010

Good

The Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel is clean, decorated nicely and above all has a GREAT STAFF.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great facility for a larger... – Posted 27 Oct 2010

Excellent

Great facility for a larger function.... more on MYTravelGuide

The check-in process was... – Posted 9 Oct 2010

Good

The check-in process was quite slow. Two people were working the front desk, but only one was checking people in. The person in front of us had... more on MYTravelGuide

Despite the bug issue, the... – Posted 27 Aug 2010

Good

Despite the bug issue, the experience was excellent. The common spaces were beautiful, clean and every staff member was courteous, helpful and... more on MYTravelGuide

Awesome... – Posted 17 May 2010

Excellent

I stayed at the Renaussance in March and LOVED it.The rooms were clean and elegant and the lobby beautiful and staff accommodating.The breakfast was... more on Travelocity

Close to work.Paid for... – Posted 27 Jan 2010

Good

Close to work.Paid for parking not acceptable.“Very nice but did not like to have to pay for parking...”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location and star level. Very ... – Posted 23 Oct 2009

Excellent

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... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice hotel and good room.Good ... – Posted 5 Jul 2009

Excellent

Nice hotel and good room.Good food.“Nice and would stay again.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable bed. Beautiful... – Posted 1 May 2009

Excellent

We stayed here b/c we attended a banquet in the upstairs ballroom, and it was convenient to run back to the room when I forgot my camera, etc. Room... more on Travelocity

AVOID PLEASE... – Posted 25 Apr 2009

Horrible

If you are planning on having an event at this hotel, by all means AVOID it. The so called ""event planners"" are pretty much out there to rip all... more on Travelocity

None.The staff (especially... – Posted 25 Apr 2009

Horrible

None.The staff (especially the planners and coordinators).“If you are planning on having an event at this hotel, by all means avoid it. I had to call ... more on MYTravelGuide

Pleasant.“Quiet with a great... – Posted 6 Apr 2009

Excellent

Pleasant.“Quiet with a great view of boats and the river.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Best place in town.... – Posted 20 Jan 2009

Excellent

Will not come to twon unless I can stay here.I love this hotel and have told more then my share of people about staying here.... more on Travelocity

Very friendly staff.Small... – Posted 12 Nov 2008

Excellent

Very friendly staff.Small room, room seemed cold and we could not get the heat up any higher. The view was awesome. The staff was very friendly. It... more on MYTravelGuide

It looked more like an... – Posted 16 Oct 2008

Good

It looked more like an upscale hotel, very clean and we will most likely use it every time we visit the area.The only thing we didn't like was the... more on MYTravelGuide

Friendly staff and guests.NA. ... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Excellent

Friendly staff and guests.NA. A friendly place with great views! ... more on MYTravelGuide

When there was no air... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

When there was no air circulation in the room or air condition, they immediately sent an engineer to assist and correct the problem.That the previous ... more on MYTravelGuide

Have to pay $10/night for... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

Have to pay $10/night for parking but then key didn't work to get into parking garage. Luckily we just drove into the exit gate so not too big a... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was beautiful. It... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Excellent

The hotel was beautiful. It had wide grandiose hallways and a tremendous amount of character. I loved the view from my room, overlooking a river. It ... more on MYTravelGuide

Late check out at 1PM.NA. 1)... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Mediocre

Late check out at 1PM.NA. 1) If customer uses a debit card for incidentals, the hotel takes out $50 a day. This amount will not be returned for at... more on MYTravelGuide

The views of the Elizabeth... – Posted 31 Aug 2008

Excellent

The views of the Elizabeth River and Norfolk were great.It was a long trek from parking the car to the room elevator. My only difficulty was with the ... more on MYTravelGuide

Service.Plumbing problem not... – Posted 28 Aug 2008

Excellent

Service.Plumbing problem not fixes so we had to move to another room. This is the best hotel in the area and I would definitely stay there again.... more on MYTravelGuide

The beautiful surroundings.... – Posted 20 Aug 2008

Excellent

The beautiful surroundings. the great waterfront location. Just everything.Nothing. Great place to stay. Loved the view from my room of Waterside.... more on MYTravelGuide

Wonderful view!Bad champagne. ... – Posted 14 Aug 2008

Excellent

Wonderful view!Bad champagne. My husband and I live in Portsmouth and decided to stay downtown for our 11th anniversary. It was a wonderful evening!... more on MYTravelGuide

Great staff and nice rooms... – Posted 11 Aug 2008

Excellent

Great staff and nice rooms.Had to pay for internet access. Great hotel with a lot of class. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Simply perfect.Elevators far... – Posted 4 Aug 2008

Excellent

Simply perfect.Elevators far from entrance. NA. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel has a beautiful view of ... – Posted 2 Aug 2008

Excellent

Hotel has a beautiful view of the Portsmouth Harbor. Enjoyed riding the Elizabeth River Ferry into Norfolk.The breakfast buffet offered a variety of... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice access to high street... – Posted 30 Jul 2008

Excellent

Nice access to high street and ferry to Norfolk.Lobby was busy - but there was a wedding going on. Great place. ... more on MYTravelGuide

It is a beautiful hotel.They... – Posted 25 Jul 2008

Excellent

It is a beautiful hotel.They didn't have a room with two beds as I requested for the first night. We had a very nice stay. Every one was helpful and... more on MYTravelGuide

Put towel made decorations on ... – Posted 23 Jul 2008

Okay

Put towel made decorations on the bed. Overlooked the river.The pool looked dirty. Restaurant was expensive. You have to pay to park in city parking... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location.Very long walk ... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Excellent

Great location.Very long walk to desk. Fun place. Take the water taxi over to the Norfolk Museums or check out old town Portsmouth. ... more on MYTravelGuide

View.A housekeeper broke a... – Posted 10 Jul 2008

Excellent

View.A housekeeper broke a bottle of makeup, left me a number to call, and hasn't returned my call. Loved it! ... more on MYTravelGuide

Room very clean, beds very... – Posted 9 Jul 2008

Good

Room very clean, beds very comfortable.Restaurant and room service very poor. Very nice hotel in a good area. Good restaurants and shops within... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean room, comfortable beds, ... – Posted 9 Jul 2008

Excellent

Clean room, comfortable beds, great views!A housekeeper accidentally broke a bottle, left a phone number for me to call and I haven't heard back!... more on MYTravelGuide

It was very homely.Getting to ... – Posted 8 Jul 2008

Excellent

It was very homely.Getting to it on Friday night. Hotel was nice. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Water front location for our... – Posted 8 Jul 2008

Good

Water front location for our needs was important.Extra cost for parking. Hotel is nicely decorated and located in a convenient waterfront location... more on MYTravelGuide

Personal while being... – Posted 5 Jun 2008

Excellent

Personal while being professional. Excellent property.We liked everything about the property. This is a beautiful property with first rate service.... more on MYTravelGuide

Location and view.My bathroom ... – Posted 3 Jun 2008

Excellent

Location and view.My bathroom was not clean in my room. I have stayed at this hotel many times in the past. This is the first time when I checked in... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff were very friendly,... – Posted 3 Jun 2008

Excellent

Staff were very friendly, room was clean and bed comfortable, great view.Limited TV stations. Excellent, clean rooms, nicely appointed. Comfortable... more on MYTravelGuide

Great view, Great Staff.Room... – Posted 29 May 2008

Excellent

Great view, Great Staff.Room Service did not tell us they were out of avocados. I took my mom to Portsmouth for the weekend and planned a host of... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful view of port and... – Posted 16 May 2008

Excellent

Beautiful view of port and shops. Quiet and even heat/cool system.Did not have refrigerator in unit. Parking and Internet additional and expensive.... more on MYTravelGuide