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Hilton Norfolk The Main

3.7 (218 reviews)
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Ashley S.

I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was AMAZING! Especially if you're going on a cruise. We were able to walk to restaurants, coffee shops and the cruise terminal. They even help our luggage when we got back since our flight wasn't until later. Our room had the most spectacular view of the waterfront too. I would definitely stay here again.

My baby boy & I.
Carol S.

The Main was a Christmas fairyland when we walked in for Thanksgiving dinner at one of their restaurants. Even though I normally think Christmas decorations & music belong after Thanksgiving, the beauty of The Main made me feel quite differently. The Main is a Hilton property located as named, on Main Street in downtown Norfolk, it's in easy walking distance to the Norfolk Harbor, Waterside, Nauticus, Half Moone Cruise Terminal, Battleship USS Wisconsin & the Spirit of Norfolk. In addition to the wonderful restaurants in the hotel, you'll find restaurant & theater row on Granby Street. The Norfolk Tide light rail line will take you to much more. The most convenient parking is Valet, which they do extremely well. When you exit the vehicle your attendant points out a different path to pick up your car. A checkout desk offers the ability to do add your tip to the charge. This eliminates a last minute scrambling for cash. The experience couldn't have been smoother. I'm a Hilton person. This property is Hilton at its finest.

Outdoor fire pit is cozy. You can order drinks and food from this location, however it only seats 12 people. First come,  first serve.
Letty C.

Surprisingly, a much better experience than last year at one of Norfolk's premier roof tops. We returned because of the convenience of parking Downtown Norfolk. This location is surrounded by parking meters and paid parking garages and yes that wonderful view of Hampton Roads. We met outside around the fire pit around 5pm, we laughed, cracked jokes, and watched the sunset. Then we moved inside for dinner. We were served very quickly. This place boast of imported beer from all over the world. Great drink menu, I prefer the tangy red sangria. I ordered the fresh Aha tuna poke bowl for dinner, served raw with Sriracha Aioli, seasoned avocado, crispy cucumbers, kimchi, crunchy wonton, Seaweed Salad, Edamame, sweet firm sushi rice, and Black Sesame Seeds, which was absolutely as good as it sounds. Seriously, I should have ordered one to take with me. Lots of singing that night. Karaoke is available (wink).

Varia with piano player.
Adam P.

We stayed here for two weeks. What a nice hotel. Front desk personnel are nice. Restaurant workers are nice. Service personnel are nice. We enjoyed the pool. We enjoyed the Empyrean lounge. We enjoyed every restaurant. Parking was convenient and only $18.00 a day. All the restaurants had great food and good Happy Hour specials. The river view we had was nice. The location is convenient as well. There are also some great restaurants and bars nearby. We attended a concert at NORVA and that was about a three minute walk. I would love to stay a couple more weeks but I couldn't get the govt per diem rate anymore. Some additional pros: Clean hotel, not stingy with waters, $15.00 daily credit (30 for a couple), lite breakfast in lounge, amenities for Empyrean rooms, happy hour specials in lounge, lite dinner in lounge, free pool table at Grain, awesome bartenders who give good recommendations. Front desk personnel are helpful! Some cons: hit or miss service in lounge, drinks can be expensive, no microwave in lounge, no microwave in rooms, cold food in lounge.

Kerry B.

I got to stay here on my way out of Virginia and I wish I had found this place earlier, because oh what a great time. There are clubs and restaurants in this hotel space, and from what I could see... this is THE Hotel in Norfolk. I thought I had already made a review for this hotel, but lately YELP has been limiting my reviews. Not sure what that is all about. Still... this is a fantastic place to stay if you find yourself in Norfolk Virginia.

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Michelle F.

Great Downtown Norfolk location near outdoor sights and local restaurants. Parking garage in in the building so park on level 3 to walk into the lobby. The front desk lobby is very pretty with some "cool" artwork. The elevators to the room are quite slow and rarely not crowded. The executive lounge is very nice. Great food and drinks with a complimentary breakfast. The rooms are pretty quiet but need some TLC. Our furniture was pretty banged up and the toilet was very slow to fill after flushing. I still can't figure out why they would put a TV in the bathroom mirror that only faced the door. Wr also had a mini fridge in the closed that was too big and prevented the closet doors from opening more that 5 inches. (Room 2115) The main room TV worked well and the bed was very comfortable. Our room stayed cold all night. The room had very large floor to ceiling windows with some great views of the marinated and harbor. I highly recommend the restaurant, Saltine, attached to the hotel for a great seafood happy hour. Overall, I really liked this hotel and would stay here again.

N L.

Hotel was nice. Staff was nice. They say I have to have eighty-five characters to post...

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Brittany K.

I enjoyed everything about my stay at Hilton Norfolk The Main. The check in process was both friendly and pleasant. We arrived at lunchtime and were looking to drop off our bags with the front desk but to our surprise the rooms were ready and the keys were provided. This was several hours early so I was impressed! I find that most hotels will enforce the check in time. I had a lovely waterfront room that was comfortable and plenty spacious. Housekeeping was excellent and even left me with extra water and towels as requested. The best part about the hotel is probably the availability of onsite restaurants. There were several and we enjoyed a couple of them. Saltine has an excellent happy hour that we took advantage of. Grain has a lovely rooftop bar that would be great during nice weather. Due to the cold, we sat inside but still had great water views. Breakfast was not included but there was a cafe type place attached to the hotel that I didn't get to. Would have been nice had a breakfast buffet been included but minor detail. The parking was also not included but that seems par for the course in a downtown location. All in all, a great experience! The location is unbeaten with plenty of local eateries and shops within close walking distance. This will be my regular spot during business travel to the area.

This is our room tell me what is missing ?  I guess being Hilton Honors members means nothing.
Melinda T.

We got to our room today at 2:30 and checked in. Got to room it's a shared room so I called down girl answered phone said sorry we sold out. Then we noticed no table no chair by the bed! What the what? For a honors members means nothing! I will be contacting corporate

Marie F.

Fantastic conference facilities and service! I'm an exhibitor, among 20 other tables, and the coffee service in the exhibitor room was fantastic, with all the accoutrements. Spotless restrooms. Lunch buffet is among the best I've seen. Salmon and pork tenderloin were also options, along with this tender chicken breast. Super tasty mixed roasted veg, and 2 salad options as well. Desserts were a Panna Cotta and a delicious apple/pear Tart. Is this really banquet food?!? :-) Highly recommend booking an event here!

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Dana A.

This is actually a really nice Hilton location. From the moment you enter the lobby you quickly get the feeling of an upscale location with a lot of options to offer. There are three different dining establishes in the building, and they all seem to be very well managed. We did have a chance to eat at the Saltine which is the main seafood restaurant, and service and food was outstanding. One of the highlights for me. Is the artwork spread throughout the building. Not sure who is curating the art, but it definitely has a extremely diverse and eclectic taste that was very impressive. The pictures I sm sharing only represent a fraction of the total artwork in the building. Our room was really nice with a beautiful view overlooking the city. Staff was really helpful as I checked in late and was promptly checked into my room. And even when we had some problems, connecting the Wi-Fi there wasn't any issues getting that corrected. I will definitely be staying here on a regular basis as I come back-and-forth to the Norfolk area.

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Ask the Community - Hilton Norfolk The Main

Do you have the restaurant too?

Yes their bar/restaurant is open.

What is the clearance on the parking garage ? Can trucks fit?

I have a suburban and it was fine, the turns around the corners are sharp and narrow though. I recommend parking in reverse or it is a slow process to get out of the parking space with a large vehicle.

What is the daily rate for parking? Is there additional fees every time you exit the parking lot?

$1.50/hour if you valet. I believe you must pay each time you exit.

What is the parking situation when staying at The Main?

You can self-park or valet your vehicle. The parking garage is attached to the hotel, so it's very convenient. The garage entrance is on Plume Street.

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott - Entrance to Start

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

(226 reviews)

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Stay here was good. Check in went smoothly. Parking is on Main Street and is not free…read more Nevertheless, there's a lot of space here so it was not a problem finding a spot. The connection/bridge to the hotel is on level 3. The room was clean. Bed, sheets, pillows were all comfortable. They have a fitness center and a pool. Breakfast is not complimentary but there are options here. Some elevators did smell like urine; other than this, we enjoyed our stay here.

I've had a lot of memories at this property, my mom got married here, and I went to prom here, so…read moreit definitely holds a special place for me. The location is truly incredible, right in downtown Norfolk with easy access to the waterfront and so much within walking distance. That said, I was a bit disappointed with the vibe on my last visit this past weekend. I was expecting more of a true refresh or "facelift," but it still feels like the property needs additional updates to fully match its potential and prime location. During my stay, there were also noticeable maintenance issues, including an escalator that wasn't working, peeling wallpaper, chipped paint, doors not locking, sheets with makeup stains, and areas that felt generally dated. As for parking I suggest using the paid lots, though they do offer valet. Overall, it's still a solid hotel in an unbeatable location, staff was friendly, check in was a breeze. I would stay again for the convenience and nostalgia alone, but I'd really love to see a more thoughtful, comprehensive remodel to truly bring it up to its full potential.

Residence Inn - 2 bed 2 bath suite

Residence Inn

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Recently stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown. The spacious suite offered a…read moretwo-bedroom, two-bath layout, a full-size refrigerator, stovetop, and separate living area at a good price (compared to comparable hotels in the area) that was especially convenient for our 5-day, 4-night stay. The room was clean, nicely appointed, offered great storage, and included a decent (although limited) complimentary breakfast (a nice perk). Self-parking was conveniently located directly across the street and was reasonably priced at a fixed daily rate with unlimited in-and-out privileges. Staff members were friendly, professional, and accommodating. Overall, our stay was good. The only area for improvement would be requiring key card access for elevators to hotel room floors as an extra measure to enhance guest safety. I would recommend it to visitors to the Norfolk area.

I recently stayed at the Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown and unfortunately my experience did not…read morematch the expectations I have for a Marriott property -- especially for the price I paid. At around $300 per night, I expected a much higher level of quality and comfort. When we first entered the room, there was a very strong and unpleasant odor. Maintenance had to come and spray Lysol and ZEP to try to eliminate the smell. We ended up opening the windows and the door to air the room out, which eventually helped, but that is not something guests should have to do upon arrival. There were also several maintenance and cleanliness issues in the room. The closet door would not slide properly, the carpet had visible stains, and the bed sheets had a noticeable stain and were wrinkled. The comforters also appeared worn and not very clean, and the sofa looked old and stained as well. While the kitchen area appeared to be cleaned, the rest of the room definitely needed more attention. Another inconvenience was that only one elevator was working. A gentleman who stays there often mentioned that the second elevator had reportedly been out of service for about two months. The breakfast was mediocre at best -- nothing particularly impressive. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and the lobby and hallways were nice and clean, which made the condition of the rooms even more disappointing. Overall, I expected much more from a Marriott property at this price point. The hotel has potential, but the guest rooms need significantly more attention to cleanliness, maintenance, and upkeep.

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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I stayed here for a quick work trip and it was a rather lackluster experience. The pros... Had…read morereally great service! Everybody working the front desk that I encountered was really pleasant. During my stay, their bistro and bar was closed the entire time. Not sure why, they had just mentioned it was closed. They have a small convenience store in the lobby that was insanely picked through and didn't look like it had been updated in weeks. The room was okay. It was a decent size, rather clean, and overall it was super quiet during my stay. The tub appeared to be dirty or stained which was a little off putting. The TV itself was suuuper small for the scale of the room and dresser it was on. On the plus side, the hotel is pretty conveniently located around everything in town and seemed like a rather safe place to stay. Not sure if I'd opt to stay here again, but it's not the worst place in the world.

First let me state I am a Titanium Bonvoy member and I travel for work. I usually stay at Hilton…read moreproperties and am rarely disappointed. I thought I would go back to Marriott/Bonvoy and give them a try since the Hilton was booked. Very bad decision. 1 Elevators not working, have to use service elevator. 2. Biologic stain on bed linen, reported to front desk. Asked housekeeping to come change linen. That was over 24 hours ago. Still waiting. 3. Internet TV not working. 4. Fridge was frozen. New fridge brought in by maintenance, partially frozen with an old cup of coffee inside. 5. Peculiar odor in room when I entered. Mildew? Mold? 6. Valet parking only (in all fairness they are probably the only redeeming factor) 7. Front desk employees were patronizing when I told them I expected my linen to be changed by the time I returned from work.

Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport - Meeting Room

Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

(32 reviews)

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Hotels near airports are usually convenient for business travelers and layover aircrews staying…read moreovernight. You might think that they are noisy with planes constantly flying overhead, but that is not the case. I usually look for them because they are usually reasonably priced with good amenities. Hampton Inn always has the features we like and this one in Norfolk is no exception. Upon check-in, we were given a room at the end of the hall on the 2nd floor. It turns out the hotel wasn't too full and we were upgraded to a large junior suite! Our very comfortable suite was easily 600-700 sq ft vs a regular 250-300 sq ft room and was long enough to have two windows facing the street. There is a wet bar area by the entrance with sink, refrigerator, coffee machine & microwave. Behind that was a large closet and a separate bathroom sink area outside of the shower/bathtub/toilet room. A king-size bed, 52" HDTV, desk and pull-out sleeper couch filled up the rest of the room. There are plenty of outlets & USB ports conveniently located on the desk and nightstands to charge all your phones, earpods, watches, ipads and laptops. The TV was even mounted on a swing-out mount so that you can see it properly from either the couch or in bed. The WiFi was adequate but you had to sometimes reenter your info to login. Breakfast served from 6am-10am everyday was adequate, though other Hamptons have better spreads. The one chafing tray with 3 compartments usually had scrambled eggs or omelet, sausage or bacon and home fried potatoes or biscuits and gravy. Get some toast or a bagel with fresh fruit, juice and you're all set for the day. The all-day coffee carafes are located in the lobby by the elevators though, not in the breakfast area. You can also enjoy a hot, fresh made Belgian Waffle from the DIY waffle irons, with a full size and a 4 mini iron. If you're on the run, the staff sets out quick grab-n-go breakfast sacks by the front door with bagel & spreads, fruit & yogurt. We didn't get to use the indoor pool, but we did use the gym once, even though it was small with only 3 machines. The gym opens at 6am though. For a long weekend stay, this was really nice and I would stay here again in the future.

Everything was bad we stayed in rm 319 on fourth of July went there me and my fiance the room had…read morea bad smell and dirty everything no wash clothes no hand towels not even paper towels two towels was all you got. Then the tub was dirty the couch looked like someone pet was living on it, not clean just dirty the bed sheets had spots on it like the sheets wasn't washed I forgot to get pictures of that but it was just nasty I'm glad we left earlier than usual cause we couldn't sleep

Hilton Norfolk The Main - hotels - Updated November 2026

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