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Reviews of Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 out of 5
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options ere good but pricey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to off property dining options. Entertainment options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Janet, Thank you for choosing to stay at our hotel. We are genuinely sorry for not meeting your expectations during your visit. Our front desk is staffed around the clock to make you as comfortable as possible and also to respond to requests and resolve unexpected issues. We are especially sorry if you reported an issue and we did not respond. We hope you will consider giving us a second chance in the future so we can provide you with the superior hospitality that we typically deliver.Sincerely, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Friendly staff, beautiful,clean rooms! Great environment surrounding the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Robert, We appreciate you choosing us for your recent stay. Thank you very much for the terrific comments about the attentive staff, and we will share your compliments with our team. We are delighted our hotel offers everything you need for you to enjoy a relaxing stay, and we are glad you liked our fresh accommodations and pleasant atmosphere. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect location to stay Close to everything Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Cathy, Thank you for the excellent review of your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We are pleased you found our location in the heart of the city's charming downtown district to be perfect for your plans. Thank you for highlighting our friendly staff. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the area.Sincerely, General Manager

8/10 Good

Tamyka

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was really disappointed when I spilled water on the bathroom floor and when I wiped it up the floor was filthy. I hadn’t been in the room yet and I just checked in. I don’t think they need to change how they clean. Them dust mops don’t clean dirt very well clearly. But its location is great for the waterside. It’s walking distance. The waterside has good eats and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with partner
I was disappointed in the quality of the hotel. The rooms are poorly designed. For example, you cannot open the closet door if the bathroom door is open, and hung sliding doors are just a hassle. The bathroom floor felt sticky. An alarm went off in the adjacent connected room at 6 a.m. and rang until I figured out how to contact the front desk and someone was sent up to turn it off. While the front desk attendant told me that this has been a problem there and apologized, the bill was not adjusted for the inconvenience of waking up at that hour when I really needed the sleep. There are no additional bed coverings, such as a blanket, in the closet, and no spread or coverlet on the bed - I used a jacket to cover my legs to stay warm enough. Instructions on using the shower might be helpful to guests who have not used a similar system. We figured it out, but it took awhile.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 14, 2024
Dear Barbara, Thank you for evaluating your recent stay with us. We are sorry for the concerns with your room and the difficulties you encountered due to the alarm in the adjacent room. We always want to exceed our guests' expectations, so we are disappointed that we have not resolved your concerns satisfactorily. This kind of feedback reminds our team to be more careful in the future. Your remarks have been shared with the appropriate individuals to ensure a better stay for future guests, and we are grateful for your patience. Moreover, we are sorry for the housekeeping oversights during your stay and for the inconvenience you had with the bedding. This is not typical nor acceptable, and we will look into these matters to ensure they are not repeated. Thank you for choosing us for your visit to Norfolk; we would welcome another occasion to provide you with the seamless hospitality we are known for.Sincerely, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being close to shopping areas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 13, 2024
Dear Howard, Thank you for the excellent review of your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We are pleased you found our location in the heart of the city's charming downtown district to be perfect for your plans. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the area.Sincerely, General Manager

8/10 Good

Janet, wichita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

You need real doors on the bathrooms and fans in the bathroom. No privacy which is a big turn off
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 13, 2024
Dear Teresa, Thank you for taking the time to share about your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We are always excited to receive positive comments from our guests, but we are also grateful to learn from reviews like yours. We apologize for any discomfort caused by our bathroom door design. We recognize the importance of privacy, and your feedback is instrumental in our ongoing efforts to provide a better experience for our guests. We hope you will revisit whenever your travels bring you back this way.Sincerely, General Manager

2/10 Terrible

Aaliyah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GENERAL MANAGER on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Aaliyah, Thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. On behalf of our entire team, we offer our sincere apologies for not meeting your expectations. We always want to make every effort to provide a flawless visit; therefore, we regret that this was not your experience. We hope you will consider giving us a second chance in the future so we can provide you with the superior hospitality you should always expect from us.Sincerely, General Manager

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! My only complaint is that the bed is a little too firm, but thats just a personal preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 1, 2024
Dear Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to share that your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott was perfect in every way. We appreciate you mentioning that you could take advantage of our amenities, and we hope we will be your home whenever you are in the area.Sincerely, General Manager

4/10 Poor

Gayathri

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After we checked in, we received a letter under our door that said that the water would be shut off the following day from 10am-3pm. They knew this when we checked in but didn't tell us so we didn't have an opportunity to change hotels. When we went to complain, they basically said, "we told you it was going to happen so we don't have to compensate you in any way." Had we known before we checked in, we would have changed hotels. The next morning, the toilet backed up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 1, 2024
Dear Gayathri, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced due to the lack of water; we will share your comments appropriately. We understand the frustration and inconvenience you must have had, and we are grateful for your patience. We are also sorry to learn about the issues you encountered in your accommodations. Thank you again, and we hope to regain your trust and make it up to you on your next visit.Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late, but the views from my room were immaculate. It was clean, but I always clean also before making myself comfortable. It was quiet. I found a great place to park on the street or you can utilize the garage across the street. My breakfast came to my room hot and ready. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Cee Cee on Apr 6, 2024
Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Waterside Marriott. Our room was clean, the bedding and towels were great and we appreciated all of the outlets for charging, small touches, etc. Our room had a fridge which was a nice touch as well as a blow dryer and ironing board available. Really pleased with our stay and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 26, 2024
Dear Brenda, Thank you for choosing Norfolk Waterside Marriott and sharing your experience. We are glad our location was convenient for everything you wanted to do on this visit. We are also happy your room provided all the comforts you expected and that you enjoyed all of the in-room amenities we provide. Thank you again for including us in your travel plans. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back anytime you visit our area. Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

Leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything but the wait staff at breakfast. All other staff were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cee Cee on Apr 6, 2024
Thanks for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback!

2/10 Terrible

Julius

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 6, 2024
Dear Julius, Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay. We are very disappointed to see your rating, and we sincerely apologize for not living up to your expectations. We value your business and truly hope you will give us another chance to prove that we are committed to providing an excellent experience to every guest.Sincerely, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ambria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 18, 2024
Dear Ambria, Thank you for taking the time to post a nice rating of Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We always want our guests to have a pleasant experience, and we are glad to see we were able to accomplish this while you were here. We hope you will revisit so we can provide you with another great stay.Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

Shujun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice if the sound insulation was better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing this feedback!

10/10 Excellent

William, Boston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having a city garage across the street with a direct access from the 3rd floor was very convenient. Also an easy walk to the maritime museum and the Wisconsin. Nice breakfast room on the 2nd floor and adjacent restaurant on the ground floor was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 10, 2024
Dear William, Thank you for the excellent review of your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We are pleased you found our location in the heart of the city's charming downtown district to be perfect for your plans We are also glad that you enjoyed our amenities. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the area.Sincerely, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous and the staff was amazing especially the valet team.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing this feedback!

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was chaotic - no orderly line to join for front desk. Room booked was not available when we checked in. We did get a "better" room, but it had one king bed and a pull out instead of 2 doubles. Toilet did not work in room provided - engineering came to fix after second call to front desk. Hotel pool was over chlorinated - you could smell it when the elevator doors opened. Four elevators for 26 floors, and one wasn't working. Check out was a disaster waiting for an elevator - I ended up walking from the 17th floor. Also - smoking right in front of the door was out of control. Hotel needs to regulate that better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 5, 2024
Dear Shannon, Thank you for evaluating your stay with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you had during check-in and the maintenance issue with the room. We are known for our exceptional service and attention to detail, and we are disappointed this was not your experience. We have reviewed your comments with our team to improve our guest experience. Moreover, we are sorry for the difficulties you had with the elevators and the disappointment with the pool. We will share your comments with appropriate individuals. We have also noted your concerns about smoking and will convey your suggestion to our team properly. We hope you will give us another opportunity to regain your trust.Sincerely, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

cherie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially appreciated the staff. They were all really kind, warm and inviting. Thank you to the team there. It’s the little things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we'll be sure to share this with the team.

8/10 Good

Rema

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their valet parking and service is a little challenging. Area to park for valet service was always full and only one or two valets were working so a few of us had to double park because street parking was not available. No one was available outside to tell us to double park. Had to go inside to find this out. Other than that we had a pleasant stay and loved the modern fixtures and decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 2, 2024
Dear Rema, Thank you for choosing Norfolk Waterside Marriott for your recent stay. We are pleased to know that your overall experience was satisfying and that you loved our beautiful property. However, we apologize for the inconvenience you had with our valet service. Your feedback is valuable to us and has been addressed with the appropriate individuals to ensure we are well-poised to serve you in the future. We hope you will allow us a second chance to restore your confidence in us.Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

Ashana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 2, 2024
Dear Ashana, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for leaving a positive rating. We're delighted to know that you had a great experience here at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to end my stay was great. The friendly staff made check in and check out a breeze. They provided local knowledge of the places around us and seemed to genuinely enjoy their customers. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed, coffee and tea service, and hygiene amenities. I did not get to make use of their pool or gym but other customers raved about them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 24, 2024
Dear Johnny, Thank you for choosing Norfolk Waterside Marriott and for the excellent rating. We are thrilled to know we exceeded your expectations and you had a great stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.Sincerely,General Manager

6/10 Okay

robinn, Holdfast

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Beds could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 19, 2024
Dear Robinn, Thank you for your recent stay and for taking the time to leave a review. We want every guest who stays with us to have a relaxing, rejuvenating visit. We are disappointed this was not your experience, and we hope you will accept our apology. Please know our front desk associates are always available to help make you as comfortable as possible. We appreciate you mentioning how much you enjoyed your overall experience, and we hope you will stay with us again the next time you are in the area.Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 19, 2024
Dear Nathan, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We strive to provide each guest with an exceptional visit; therefore, it is lovely to know that we exceeded your expectations. We hope you will come back whenever your travels bring you to the area.Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

PATRICIA, mays landing

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback.

8/10 Good

Francis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sink in the bathroom drain was clogged. Someone should inspect these things after each rental.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Dear Francis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. While we are delighted to know that you enjoyed most aspects of your visit, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with your room. Your comfort is paramount to us, and we regret not meeting your expectations. Please be assured that your comments will be addressed with our maintenance team to ensure an overall guest experience. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a flawless visit.Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Deneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 23, 2024
Dear Reece, Thank you for the perfect rating! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our convenient location and well-maintained accommodations. It was a pleasure having you at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding visit.Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Mar 5, 2024
Dear Caroline, It was a pleasure having you as our guest at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience to each of our guests in all areas of our hotel, and your feedback tells us we are meeting our goals. Thank you for taking the time to share your perfect rating. We look forward to hosting you again soon.Sincerely, General Manager

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in downtown Norfolk with easy access to restaurants, entertainment and interstate highway. Only negative was having to pay for exit from parking garage. Not expensive, but just a little bit of a hassle.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Jan 12, 2024
Dear Dale, Thank you for choosing Norfolk Waterside Marriott and sharing your feedback, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location. We appreciate your insights regarding parking and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Sincerely,General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy downtown Norfolk property close to interstates and local options for dining if you look beyond the immediate “Google” searches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, HANAHAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mark S. on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 18, 2023
Dear Holly, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our spotless property and courteous service. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Sincerely,General Manager

8/10 Good

Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good except the tv that set off level.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was for my daughter graduation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 17, 2023
Dear Jackie, We are pleased your stay was enjoyable, and we want to thank you for your nice rating. All of us at Norfolk Waterside Marriott look forward to your next visit.Sincerely,General Manager

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Several family members stayed at this hotel this weekend. At least two rooms on different floors had clogged sinks, with one dripping water on the floor. The other had a clogged sink and shower. There was hair stuck to the wall of the shower. In addition there was an open soap wrapper and bar of soap on the sink.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 12, 2023
Dear Stephen, Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you and your family encountered with the room. This is not typical of our usual standard, and we regret not meeting your expectations. Rest assured, your comments will be addressed with the appropriate teams to ensure the overall guest experience. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a flawless visit.Sincerely, General Manager