Hotels on the Water in Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk's bustling downtown waterfront area on the Elizabeth River is home to the world's largest Naval base. Staying in a hotel on the water in Norfolk, Va., can provide travelers with view of the busy port action as tug boats, sailboats, ferries and many types of big ships come and go. The waterfront is also home to Waterside Festival Market Place, a complex of shops and restaurants. But that isn't the only water surrounding Norfolk. The city sits on 7.5 miles of sandy Chesapeake Bay beaches, offering numerous chances to stay in a hotel overlooking a scenic waterway.

Norfolk Marriott Waterside

Overlooking the Elizabeth River harbor and located in the heart of the historic downtown district, this waterfront hotel features beautiful antiques, marble accents, and a wide variety of artwork. But what you'll most appreciate are the views of the action on the water and the lights of the harbor area from every guest room. The hotel boasts a Shula's 347 Steakhouse, an indoor pool, and it's conveniently connected to the Waterside Convention Center.

Norfolk Marriott Waterside
234 E. Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23410
757-627-4200
marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfws-norfolk-waterside-marriott/

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

With 468 guest rooms and nine suites, be sure to ask for a room with a private balcony so that you can watch the action on the waterfront. Completely renovated in 2007, the hotel has city view rooms and Sheraton club rooms in addition to the waterfront view rooms. After a busy day of exploring Norfolk, take a dip in the outdoor pool or visit the fitness center. The hotel has earned three diamonds from AAA.

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Dr.
Norfolk, VA 23410
757-622-6664
starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=171

Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

For a different waterfront hotel experience in Norfolk, this Best Western is located on the beautiful private beach right on the Chesapeake Bay. A 100 percent non-smoking hotel, it features spacious rooms with cable satellite TV, complimentary breakfast and an outdoor swimming pool, in addition to the beach. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to the Terminal for cruise ships. The downtown waterfront harbor area of Norfolk is less than 10 miles away.

Best Western Holiday Sands Inn
1330 E. Ocean View Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
757-583-2621
book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=47117

Resources

Norfolk, Va. Convention & Visitors Bureau

Article Written By Ann Oldenburg

Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Ann Oldenburg has been a reporter/editor/author since 1990. She has written for publications including "The Washington Post," "USA TODAY" and "TV Guide." She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Florida.

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