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!
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Amenities
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
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Meeting rooms

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 |
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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
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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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