About us
The Norfolk Waterside Marriott is a premier Norfolk meetings and events hotel featuring 397 newly renovated guest rooms and 8 suites situated on the picturesque Elizabeth River in the heart of Norfolk's historic district. The hotel is conveniently connected to the Waterside Convention Center and provides meeting planners with 60,000 square feet of meeting space – including three stunning ballrooms – plus a sixth-floor Riverview Terrace. There are a total of 26 meeting rooms with a maximum of 36 breakout rooms. The largest meeting room is the elegant Norfolk Ballroom with 14,400 square feet of space and maximum capacity of 2,400. All of the guest rooms and suites at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott have been renovated and feature luxurious bedding and amenities, as well as the latest technology. Plus, the hotel has two on-site, distinctive dining options, the Lobby Bar and STEAM, featuring Starbuck's We Proudly Serve coffee selections. Guests at the hotel can enjoy the hotel's Share Lounge, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. Or step out of the hotel and experience an abundance of entertainment, dining and shopping options – from the nearby Nauticus to the Naval Station Norfolk and the MacArthur Center. Perfect for meeting planners and attendees alike!
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandMarriott Hotels
Built1991
Renovated2020
Total meeting space68,879 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms407
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Mar 01 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Aug 01 - Aug 31Nov 20 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
68,879 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
27
Second largest room
12,705 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
14,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
68,879 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
27
Second largest room
12,705 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
14,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14,400 sq. ft. 80 x 180 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 2000 | - | 1400 | 2000 | 850 | - | |
3,240 sq. ft. 180 x 18 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
960 sq. ft. 80 x 12 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
- 15 x 20 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,960 sq. ft. 40 x 49 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 200 | 50 | 120 | 100 | 200 | 60 | |
1,911 sq. ft. 39 x 49 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 200 | 50 | 120 | 200 | 100 | 60 | |
3,160 sq. ft. 79 x 49 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 300 | - | 240 | 300 | 200 | - | |
3,081 sq. ft. 79 x 39 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 300 | - | 240 | 300 | 200 | - | |
1,911 sq. ft. 39 x 49 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 200 | 50 | 120 | 200 | 100 | 60 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
407
Single (1 bed)
217
Double (2 beds)
180
Suites
10
Tax rate
13%
Total guest rooms
407
Single (1 bed)
217
Double (2 beds)
180
Suites
10
Tax rate
13%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
28 mi
Distance from airport 28 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $22.00/day )
Valet parking
( $33.00/day )
Local Attractions
Waterside District
Nightlife
1 min
Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the City of Norfolk’s world-class waterfront and festival site, Waterside District will become a central gathering place for local residents and visitors. A comprehensive $40 million overhaul and rebranding of Norfolk’s iconic Waterside Festival Marketplace will allow visitors to enjoy the best national and local brands and concepts that integrate the downtown with its waterfront. For more information, please contact info@watersidedistrict.com or visit www.watersidedistrict.com.
555 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA, US 23510
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Nauticus Maritime Museum/ USS Wisconsin
Museum
2 blks
NAUTICUS inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today's maritime world. Nauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy.
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Chrysler Museum Glass Art Studio
Museum
1 mi
The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio is a 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to complement the world-class glass collection in the Museum. The Studio features a furnace capable of melting 560 pounds of glass, three glory holes for reheating glass objects as they are being formed, five annealing ovens that slowly cool molten glass to room temperature and support mold-cast glasswork and fusing, and a flameworking table with space for eight artists to work on projects including beadmaking and sculpture using glass rods and tubes. Audio-visual equipment enhances guests' ability to see free glass demonstrations by our Studio Team, assistants, and artists-in-residence.
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Virginia Zoo
Park
2 mi
From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Virginia Zoo offers family fun, education and excitement for everyone.
Meet lions, kangaroos, meerkats and more.
The Virginia Zoo is home to 400 animals, on 53 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Welcome to the Gardens
Come see the animals in our gardens! Most visitors come to the Virginia Zoo with animals on their minds, but plants are the first things they see. Our gardens set the stage for guests and Zoo residents. We create naturalistic habitats for exotic and native animals. We design, grow and plant themed gardens, and we provide fresh plant treats for our animals.
Norfolk, VA
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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center
Convention center
2 blks
The Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center is Norfolk’s iconic waterfront venue. Nestled in the heart of downtown Norfolk with extravagant, sweeping views of both the waterfront and the metro skyline, the Half Moone is certain to leave a lasting impression with your guests
Norfolk, VA
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Chrysler Museum of Art
Museum
1 mi
Founded in 1939 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Chrysler Museum of Art combines one of America's great fine arts museums, two significant historic houses and a Glass Studio, the only one of its kind on the East Coast. In addition to maintaining a distinguished permanent collection of over 30,000 objects spanning nearly 5,000 years of history, the Chrysler Museum offers a comprehensive program of changing exhibitions and education activities for visitors of all ages. To learn more about the Chrysler Museum, visit chrysler.org or call (757) 664-6200.
245 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA, US 23510
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Park
6 mi
Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to 53 distinctive themed gardens, including our World of Wonders, A Children's Adventure Garden - a 3-acre garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment – all while having fun! We also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies. Our latest garden is our O'Connor Grain & Hop Garden.
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA, US 23518
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Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA, US 23451
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USS Wisconsin
Historical landmark
2 blks
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or paid tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship.
Waterside Drieve
Norfolk, VA, US 23510
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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Norfolk Waterside Marriott regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Norfolk Waterside Marriott's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Norfolk Waterside Marriott and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Norfolk Waterside Marriott's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Norfolk Waterside Marriott developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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