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Hotel Overview

100 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Hilton Norfolk The Main - Downtown luxury hotel with waterfront views near MacArthur Center

Located on the corner of Main and Granby Streets, overlooking the Elizabeth River. The hotel features three on-site restaurants: Saltine (seafood), Varia (Italian), and Grain (rooftop beer garden). Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, and state-of-the-art business center. The property offers over 60,000 square feet of IACC-certified meeting space, including Virginia's largest hotel ballroom. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from MacArthur Center and Slover Library.

Additional perks of the hotel

- Rooftop garden lounge with Elizabeth River views - Empyrean Club Level with private lounge access - Chef-inspired catering services - Valet parking and dry cleaning services - Art collection featuring over 100 pieces throughout the property

Rooms overview

The hotel offers 300 guest rooms, including 11 suites. Standard rooms include a flat-screen TV, ergonomic work station, and views of either downtown Norfolk or the Elizabeth River. The Presidential Suite features a grand piano, private dining room, and 2,200 square feet of space. Empyrean Club Level rooms provide access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast.

Other conveniences

- Free Wi-Fi throughout property - 24-hour front desk service - Non-smoking property - ADA accessible rooms - In-room dining available

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4 persons

360 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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2 persons

360 sq. feet

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Queen Room Mobility accessible

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4 persons

360 sq. feet

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Center

Norfolk2700 ft

Airports

Norfolk International (ORF) 7.4 mi

Kinmen (knh) 8.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 20 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Pool tables

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Game room

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace

Room features

Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Curtains

Hotel Location

100 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

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100 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

City landmarks

Museums

United States Lightship Portsmouth

3700 ft

Museums

Chrysler Museum of Art

4700 ft

Museums

Children's Museum of Virginia

1.2 mi

Broadway Theatre

Chrysler Hall

2700 ft

Museums

Hunter House Victorian Museum

2200 ft

Shopping Area

Waterside

2800 ft

201 E Brambleton Ave

Norfolk Scope Arena

2800 ft

Museums

Moses Myers House

3000 ft

Museums

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

4000 ft

Museums

The Hill House

3600 ft

265 W Tazewell St

Pagoda and Oriental Garden

3000 ft

Museums

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

4400 ft

Church

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

2400 ft

Marina

Tidewater Marina

1.2 mi

Museums

The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio

1.3 mi

Nearby

Museums

USS Wisconsin BB-64

1500 ft

Museums

Nauticus

1100 ft

Museums

MacArthur Memorial

1400 ft

Parks

Town Point Park

1300 ft

Museums

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

1000 ft

Town Point Park

Lone Sailor Statue

1300 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Armed Forces Memorial

1500 ft

Town Point Park

The Homecoming

1300 ft

Libraries

Slover Library

900 ft

Shopping Area

MacArthur Center

1900 ft

333 Waterside Dr Waterside

Skystar Wheel

900 ft

Downtown

1900 ft

Norfolk

Elizabeth River Trail

1800 ft

Public Building

Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

300 ft

232 E Main St

Cannonball Trail

300 ft

Restaurants

Grain

200 ft

100 E Main Street 5th Floor

Varia

100 ft

100 East Main Street 2nd Floor

Fruitive

200 ft

100 E Main St

Prince Books & Coffeehouse

300 ft

109 E Main St Ste 150A

Norfolk Tap Room

300 ft

101 Granby St Ste 100

The Stockpot Norfolk

800 ft

215 E Plume St Selden Market

Shula's 347 Grill

600 ft

235 E Main St Norfolk Waterside Marriott

The Piano Lounge

700 ft

235 E Main St Norfolk Waterside Marriott

219 Bistro

1000 ft

219 Granby St

Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

1000 ft

333 Waterside Dr

Blue Moon Taphouse

2700 ft

333 Waterside Dr Suite 108

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

82%

loved it & would return

Amazing View

Delicious Dining

Service Delay

Secluded Location

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

7.7

Service

6.7

Dining

7.3

Rob

United States of America, April 2024

7.2/10

Had a wonderful stay with an amazing view of Norfolk Waterside. The service was a bit disappointing with a hiccup in honoring my request initially, but overall a pleasant experience. The hotel's location downtown was perfect for easy event access, though the surrounding area felt a bit secluded.

Rooms

8.0

My room came with an amazing view of Norfolk Waterside.

Service

7.0

Initially, there was a slight issue with my request not being honored promptly, but the staff was friendly overall.

Location

6.0

Being downtown Norfolk was convenient for my event plans, though the area felt secluded.

Dining

8.0

The salmon I had at the restaurant was delicious.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met my needs during my stay.

Amazing View

Service Delay

Geoffrey

United States of America, February 2024

7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel with an amazing view and friendly staff. However, there were some issues with the service and the dining options were limited. The location was perfect, right downtown with a nice view and close to waterside. Overall, a comfortable and clean hotel with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

My room had an amazing view, making my stay relaxing and enjoyable.

Service

7.0

The staff didn't honor my request for extra supplies on the first request, which was a bit disappointing.

Location

9.0

Being in downtown Norfolk with a nice view and near waterside was a fantastic advantage.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were limited, but the gourmet pizzas were a delightful surprise.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Limited dining

Carolyn

United States of America, August 2023

7.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel with a stunning view of Norfolk Waterside from my room. The service was a bit lacking in terms of finding my reservation promptly and fulfilling supply requests, but the location in downtown Norfolk was great. The included dining was delightful with fresh pastries offered. The facilities were satisfactory, making my stay overall enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in had an amazing view of Norfolk Waterside.

Service

6.0

There were some hiccups in service, like initially not finding my reservation and a delay in supplying extra items.

Location

8.0

Being in downtown Norfolk provided a nice view and proximity to key areas, though reservations were necessary at the restaurant.

Dining

7.0

The included dining experience was satisfying, especially the fresh pastries.