The three-diamond Renaissance Portsmouth sits on the waterfront in the heart of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, directly across the Elizabeth River from downtown Norfolk. The facility is an IACC-certified Marriott conference center. Over 24,300 square feet of dedicated conference space includes a 70-seat amphitheater, an 11,700 square-foot ballroom, a 5,000 square-foot ballroom, five dedicated conference rooms, and two boardrooms that overlook the river. Two terraces are available for waterfront receptions and dining. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, exercise room, laundry valet, gift shop/newsstand, full business center, and concierge services. Foggy Point Bar and Grille specializes in seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Within walking distance are the Children's Museum of VA, antique and boutique shopping, museums and art galleries. A short ferry ride away is downtown Norfolk and first-class attractions, shopping at Nordstrom and MacArthur Center, and evening entertainment at the Waterside. Virginia Beach and Williamsburg are a short drive away. Norfolk's airport is approximately eight miles away. Each of Renaissance's 244 rooms has a work desk, two-line speakerphone with voicemail, and dataport, satellite television with in-room movies, weekday newspaper delivery, minibar, complimentary in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.