Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is member of an international luxury lodging chain and less than a mile away from the Renaissance Portsmouth. Golfers can drive to Ocean View Golf Course in about 15 minutes. The course, which first opened in 1926, features 18 holes over about 6,000 yards with a par of 70. Guests of Sheraton Norfolk Waterside are within short walking distance of the major Waterside shopping and entertainment arena and can also find plenty of nearby water sports. Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, concierge services, and a restaurant and lounge. The property does not permit any tobacco smoking.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-6664
www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=171
Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel
Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel, also member of an international luxury lodging chain, offers similar easy access to Renaissance Portsmouth, outdoor recreation, and Norfolk and Portsmouth golf courses. Portsmouth's municipal Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, designed by Curtis Strange, is about 10 minutes driving distance from Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel. The entirely nonsmoking property is directly connected to Waterside. Guest services include an on-site steakhouse restaurant, concierge desk, and coin-operated laundry facilities. In-room high-speed Internet access and unlimited long-distance telephone calls can be purchased at a daily nominal flat-rate fee.
Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel
235 E. Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 627-4200
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/orfws-norfolk-waterside-marriott/
Quality Inn Portsmouth
Quality Inn Portsmouth is about seven blocks' walking or driving distance from the Renaissance Portsmouth. Golfers wishing to stay in the city limits can access tee time at The Links at City Park. The municipal nine-hole, par-30 course is about 10 minutes' driving distance from Quality Inn Portsmouth. Hotel guests can walk to a number of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a movie theatre located in downtown Portsmouth or drive to Norfolk's waterfront in about five minutes. Hotel services include a fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and free continental breakfast. All rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. Guests can also enjoy in-room free high-speed Internet access and unlimited local telephone calls.
Quality Inn Portsmouth
1031 London Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-4414
www.qualityinn.com/
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