Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel (Portsmouth, USA)

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel's lobby is astounding: big, open space for the lounge and spacious expensive-looking interior. The hotel is nicely decorated, and has a very classy impression.

The views of the Elizabeth River and the Norfolk skyline are breathtaking, and as well as the exquisite views of the US Navy ships in the nearby dry dock. Upon your next booking, make sure to request for a room fully facing Norfolk for an even more inspiring views.

Many guests experienced having their parking fee off their bill, which is a nice benefit if you are a budget-conscious guest. Parking lots are also spacious and well lit, so you can rest easy knowing that your vehicle is in a safe place while you stay at the hotel.

The service in the restaurant is typical of what you would have in a busy big city but without the follow through. It may not be intentional, but the servers will make you wait for your food and will not apologize for doing so.

In some bathrooms, the sink and bathtub fixtures were installed improperly. The sink and tub's knobs aren't fixed in place, and they moved side-to-side when tugged on. The bathtub curtain rod was bowed downwards and caused the curtain to droop down. These are just some of the issues guests voiced out, so make sure to request for a room where you won't be bothered by the said problems.

Some rooms have a musty smell that must have come from the nearby shipyard. You can always ask the staff to spray air fresheners, or for a room transfer to have a better accommodation.