Renovation in progress
Norfolk Plaza Hotel is now independently owned, as Radisson pulled out a year ago. The hotel dates to 1965, and was built as part of the downtown revitalization near the Scope/Chrysler Theater. It was clearly a prominent landmark at one time, that is now dated and eclipsed by more modern hotels nearer the waterfront. The hotel is going through a major overhaul, however, and the renovated rooms were beautiful- clean, modern, no complaints. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The renovation did not cause any disturbance during our stay, as they are working floor by floor. The restaurant was fine and the hotel is very convenient to downtown. Desk staff was helpful and attentive to our needs. The surrounding neighborhood, like the hotel, has seen better days and is somewhat rough around the edges. But we never felt unsafe. Free parking (which is hard to come by in downtown Norfolk!). Most other patrons were businessmen, pilots, etc.