The historic city of Norfolk, Virginia grew up around the water front and offers numerous restaurants, hotels and attractions. Walk the Cannonball Trail to find out about the city's beginnings, tour U.S.S. Wisconsin, or just check out the skyline and East Coast views. Whether you want to run a business meeting or just be an unashamed tourist, hotels in downtown Norfolk can provide just what you need.
Norfolk Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Hotel may be a mouthful, but it does offer mid-range luxury on the Norfolk waterfront, near MacArthur Center. It leans towards the high-tech with an electronic information board, the Go Board, in its lobby, as well as computers to print airplane boarding passes. Also in the lobby you'll find a snack bar bistro with food around the clock and cocktail dinners in the evening. The modernized hotel features a full gym and business center, city views, rather expensive parking and Internet just about everywhere.
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
520 Plume St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-963-6000
marriott.com
The Norfolk Sheraton is located directly on the water front, where you can see cruise ships depart and shop water-side vendors. The rather large hotel offers nearly 500 rooms and suites, some of which have private balconies. Business travelers can book any of a number of conference rooms and stay in club guest rooms with a private reception, free breakfast, snacks and evening cocktails. The entire hotel is smoke-free. Other amenities include a free local newspaper, TV with pay-per-view movies and video games, and room service. Not only is your pooch welcome, you can make use of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Dog Bed to match your own Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Dr.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-622-6664
sheraton.com
Tazewell Hotel's luxuries start in the morning with a free newspaper and continental breakfast. You receive entry to the nearby Downtown Norfolk Gym, and can stay in one of 58 rooms in a small hotel that mixes classic, early 20th century decor with modern amenities. Add a microwave or fridge to your suite if required; beyond that, amenities are fairly standard. This is a 1906 Historic Hotel of America which was once the home of Littleton Waller Tazewell, maritime attorney and famous person. Choose standard guest rooms with various bed combinations, or pick a studio or two-room suite.
The Tazewell Hotel & Suites
245 Granby St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-623-6200
thetazewell.com
