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Norfolk Waterside Marriott

235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA, USA, 23510
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About us

The Norfolk Waterside Marriott is a premier Norfolk meetings and events hotel featuring 397 modern guest rooms and 10 suites situated on the picturesque Elizabeth River in the heart of Norfolk's historic district. The hotel is home 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, CapoCapo and START which serves breakfast daily. STEAM is located in the hotel's lobby and features 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
  • 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
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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.------
1,960 sq. ft.
40 x 49 sq. ft.
22 ft.
200
50
120
100
200
60
-
15 x 20 sq. ft.
15 ft.------
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%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $22.00/day )
Valet parking
( $33.00/day )

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Waterside District
Nightlife
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555 Waterside Drive
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Nauticus Maritime Museum/ USS Wisconsin
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Convention center
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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
Chrysler Museum of Art
Museum
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245 West Olney Road
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
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.
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Waterside Drieve
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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Frequently Asked Questions

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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. 
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