⭐ Official Reunion Hotel
Renaissance Portsmouth‑Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · 📞 757-673-3000
Parking Options at & Near the Renaissance Portsmouth
Renaissance Hotel Parking Garage
Closest
LocationAdjacent to the Renaissance Hotel · 425 Water St, Portsmouth
Daily RateSelf-parking fee applies · Contact hotel for current rates · 📞 757-673-3000
Hours24 hours · 7 days a week
AccessibilityADA-accessible spaces available on lower level
Valet OptionValet parking also available at the hotel entrance · Fee applies
Crawford Parking Garage
1 min walk
Address400 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rate~$5–$10/day · Affordable public garage steps from the hotel
Walk to HotelApprox. 1–2 minute walk to the Renaissance entrance
HoursOpen 24 hours
High Street Parking Garage
3 min walk
Address400 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rate~$5/day · One of the most affordable options near the hotel
Walk to HotelApprox. 3–5 minute walk through Olde Towne Portsmouth
BonusWalking route passes charming Olde Towne shops and restaurants
Street Parking — Water & Crawford St
Varies
LocationWater Street, Crawford Street, and surrounding Olde Towne blocks
RateMetered parking · Typically $1–$2/hour · Check meters for limits
ImportantStreet parking is limited — arrive early on event days. Meters enforced Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM.
Free ParkingStreet parking is free on Sundays — great for the worship service morning
Olde Towne Surface Lots
Budget Option
LocationVarious surface lots throughout Olde Towne Portsmouth — near High Street and Middle Street
Rate$3–$8/day · Some lots offer event-day flat rates
Walk to Hotel5–10 minute walk through the historic Olde Towne district
TipGood option if staying multiple days — daily flat rates are the best deal for the full weekend
ADA Accessible Parking
All Locations
Hotel GarageADA spaces on the lower level of the Renaissance parking garage — closest to the hotel entrance
Street & LotsADA-marked spaces on Water Street and Crawford Street near the hotel entrance
Valet AssistanceHotel valet can assist guests with mobility needs — contact the front desk at 📞 757-673-3000
Navigate to Reunion HQ
425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Renaissance Portsmouth‑Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
From Washington DC & Northern Virginia
From Washington DC / Northern Virginia
Via I-95 South & I-64 East · Approx. 3.5–4 hours
- 1Take I-95 South from Washington DC / Northern Virginia toward Richmond, VA.
- 2At Richmond, take I-295 South (bypass) toward Norfolk — avoids downtown Richmond congestion.⏱ Allow extra time Fri 3–7 PM on I-95 South
- 3Merge onto I-64 East toward Norfolk. Follow through Williamsburg, Newport News, and Hampton.
- 4Take Exit 299 onto I-264 West toward Portsmouth / Downtown Tunnel.
- 5Take the Downtown Tunnel (I-264 West) — stay right through the tunnel.⚠️ Height limit 13'6" — RVs/tall vehicles use Berkley Bridge alternate
- 6Take Exit 7 immediately after the tunnel — sharp right onto Crawford Street.
- ✓Turn right on Water Street. Renaissance Hotel is on your left at 425 Water St. Parking garage is adjacent.
From Raleigh & Points South
From Raleigh, NC & Points South
Via I-95 North & Route 58 East · Approx. 4 hours from Raleigh
- 1Take I-95 North toward Richmond. At Emporia, VA take Route 58 East toward Norfolk / Suffolk — this is the preferred route from the south.
- 2Take I-664 East toward Portsmouth / Downtown Portsmouth.
- 3Merge onto I-264 East through the Downtown Tunnel and Berkley Bridge into Norfolk.
- 4Take Exit 7 — sharp right onto Crawford Street, then right on Water Street.⏱ Approx. 4 hours from Raleigh · 5.5 hours from Charlotte
- ✓Renaissance Hotel is on your left at 425 Water St.
From Richmond & Hampton Roads Area
From Richmond & Hampton Roads
Via I-64 East · Approx. 1.5–2 hours from Richmond
- 1Take I-64 East from Richmond toward Norfolk through Williamsburg and Newport News.
- 2At the I-264 junction take Exit 299 West toward Portsmouth / Downtown Tunnel.
- 3Take Exit 7 after the tunnel — right on Crawford Street, then right on Water Street.
- ✓Renaissance Hotel at 425 Water St on your left.
Getting Around Without a Car
⛴️ Elizabeth River Ferry — Portsmouth ↔ Norfolk
RouteHRT Paddlewheel Ferry connects Waterside Marina (Norfolk) to High Street Landing (Portsmouth) — steps from the Renaissance Hotel
Fare$2 each way · Cash or contactless payment · Wheelchair accessible
ScheduleMon–Fri: 5:45 AM – 11:45 PM · Sat: 10:15 AM – 11:45 PM · Sun: 10:15 AM – 9:45 PM · Every 30 minutes
Best UseTraveling between the Renaissance Portsmouth and the Norfolk Marriott or Sheraton — a scenic 5-minute ride!
🚕 Rideshare — Uber & Lyft
AvailabilityBoth Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout Portsmouth and Norfolk during the reunion weekend
Estimated FaresBetween hotels: $10–$20 · Airport to hotel: $25–$40 · Short local trips: $8–$15
TipSurge pricing applies Friday evening and after the Saturday banquet — request your ride early or walk to the ferry landing
🆓 F.R.E.D. Free Shuttle — Downtown Norfolk
About F.R.E.D.Free Ride Every Day — a free on-demand electric shuttle operating in downtown Norfolk near the Marriott and Sheraton hotels
How to RequestCall 757-478-7233 or flag down the shuttle · No reservation needed
HoursTue–Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM · Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 11:30 PM · Not available Sunday
🚋 The Tide Light Rail — Norfolk
Coverage7.5-mile light rail system with 11 stops through downtown Norfolk
Key StopsMacArthur Square — Norfolk Marriott (1 block) · Civic Plaza — Sheraton (1 block) · Harbor Park — Amtrak Station
Fare & Frequency$2 per ride · Runs every 20 minutes · Daily service
Parking & Driving Tips for the Weekend
Arrive stress-free — plan ahead
- If driving from DC or Northern Virginia, leave by noon on Friday July 24 to beat peak I-95 South / I-64 traffic which backs up badly from 3–7 PM.
- The Downtown Tunnel (I-264) has a 13'6" height restriction — RVs, camper vans, and tall vehicles must use the Berkley Bridge alternate route.
- Always take the I-295 bypass around Richmond instead of driving through downtown on I-95 — saves 20–40 minutes during peak hours.
- The hotel parking garage is the most convenient option — but Crawford Street Garage next door is slightly cheaper and just a 1-minute walk.
- Street parking on Water Street and Crawford Street is free on Sundays — perfect for the worship service morning.
- The Elizabeth River Ferry ($2) is the best and most scenic way to travel between the Renaissance Portsmouth and the Norfolk hotels — runs every 30 minutes.
- Carpool between reunion events when possible — parking fills up on Saturday with the banquet and reduces your costs for the weekend.
- For the Saturday banquet, consider taking a rideshare or the ferry if you plan to enjoy beverages — always get home safely.
- The hotel front desk can arrange valet parking or recommend local parking apps for real-time availability and pricing.