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    Archer Hotel Tysons

    3.9 (33 reviews)
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    Rain shower.
    Angie C.

    I have stayed here twice now. I have family living just about five minutes away and although I'm welcome to stay with them, if there are too many people staying or if I have my dogs with me on the trip, which their landlord does not allow, this is becoming my go-to hotel. This is a beautiful boutique hotel with a modern, industrial vibe. Everything feels very new and clean. It is dog friendly and offers pet amenities like a dog bed and bowl in your room, though I found the $150 a night pet fee during our Christmas stay among the highest I've paid. On this visit I did not have pets with me and got a great deal via an email offer. Offers often include a $25 food/drink credit at their hotel restaurant/bar, which I'll review separately. The beds are extremely comfortable, the bathrooms are large and luxurious with Lather bath products and a rain shower (I hear the soaking tubs come with bath salts), and there are robes to borrow and slippers to keep. There are nice little details like local welcome treats and complimentary waters left in your room. Staff is super attentive and professional. They offer valet parking at $25 a day and if you're not using the valet and just getting in or out of the car of someone picking you up or a rideshare, a staff member is still running out to open the door for you. There is a Wegmans easily walkable across the street and access to the Tyson's Metro station is unmatched. I have had really nice stays here and will surely be back.

    Cynthia E.

    Hands down one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at! They give you bathrobes, slippers, and if you have the soaker tub, they give you bath salts and a rubber ducky! I absolutely loved my stay! I was warmly greeted when I got there and was informed that my room had been upgraded. They also informed me of a $25 food credit that I used for breakfast one day. I ended up with a large suite that had a separate living room and bedroom. It also came with a balcony and two chairs outside. The curtains were automatic, which is something I've never seen before. I was a little surprised that the walls weren't actually brick, but I still loved the elegant industrial feel. Will most likely stay again next time I'm in Tysons!

    Corner suite  guest room with balcony
    Tiffany H.

    The guest rooms were beautiful and the tub was pure luxury. One downside was that it is a valet parking only property. I saw some cars being parked around the corner by valet staff in the middle of the street. I ended up parking in the building across the street. The location did not have many restaurants nearby but they have a great restaurant on property. The McLean metro is a short distance away.

    Bread pudding at AKB
    Danielle J.

    Warning: long review TLDR: great boutique hotel, clean, comfortable and focused on the little things that matter! My first time staying at The Archer and it won't be the last! I was in town for work for a few days and this is conveniently located. Upon arrival the valet opened the doors at the entrance and front desk people were friendly. Near the front desk they have a small convenience area where you can find (for purchase) some toiletry needs, snacks, sodas/water. Also on the entry floor there are a few lounge areas. Set up with comfortable sofas, chairs, tables. The group I was with spent an evening hanging out here and we were very comfortable. Just walked over to the bar to grab drinks. Maybe would be nice to have some bar servers in the lounge area. The Room: the room is very well appointed. A comfortable King bed, a good size sofa, desk, dresser, the usual. The hotel clearly wants you to be comfortable and provides several amenities. I found a robe and iron/ironing board in the closet. In the bathroom were two pairs of slippers, which I truly appreciated bc I didn't have room for mine in my bag and I don't like walking barefoot in hotel rooms. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner, along with lotion are all provided in the bathroom. A rain shower and the shower got plenty hot for me. I could've used a bit more water pressure, but not the worst I've had at a hotel. Plenty of towels and they were not the thin crappy towels either. Not the best towels, but better than many hotels. A makeup/magnifying mirror rounded things out. There is also an in-room safe, nespresso machine with complimentary pods, sugar, creamer. A mini fridge that made my water cold. Two small bottles of water were complimentary and then there are two large bottles available for purchase in the "mini bar." Not an actual mini bar though - I don't want to mislead you! The other thing that stood out was the ABUNDANCE of USB outlets available! I normally get none in other hotels but had more than enough all around the room! "Shuttle service": the valet will drive you places. They don't actually have a shuttle, it's a Mercedes SUV. Prompt and friendly! I don't know the limitations bc I just went a couple of blocks to the office building, but very much appreciated the complimentary service. AKB: On the street level there is a bar that serves a small menu of food (also available for some room service brought like takeout). The bread pudding is the only thing I ate, but it was delicious! 8.5/10! The servers were fine, not unfriendly.

    Doris E.

    Just completed a four night stay and I was really impressed. The hotel is beautiful inside, with an eclectic style that blends modern touches and sparkly lighting with very cozy seating areas. Our room was spacious and well supplied with towels and coffee. It was surprisingly quiet other than the Friday night music from the Biergarten on the hill behind the hotel, but not too loud, and worth the convenience of being able to walk over for a beer. The location is great for using Metro also, and an easy walk across the street to visit Starr Hill Biergarten and Wegmans. Daily room service was very good and we enjoyed the complementary sweets and small water bottles, plus the hot chocolate bar in the lobby. The room rate was very reasonable; parking was pricy at $25 per night for valet, but it was convenient and very easy and fast to have the car brought around.

    Zachary T.

    The Archer Hotel was amazing. When I approached the front door, the valet staff opened the doors for me like I was royalty and right away I realized that this hotel has great hospitality for their guests. I talked to the hotel staff who had the most amazing hospitality ever, they answered my questions with a smile on their face. One of the staff members had invited come by for an event to which is why I was at the hotel that night. She greeted me with open arms and made my visit there special and it didn't matter on how long I was there. The food was super delicious and I had the best nonalcoholic drink. All the staff members at the event were attentive and made sure we were doing okay. Even though my visit was short, it was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and proud to give the Archer Hotel 8/5 stars. Congratulations! I say #1 hotel in Tysons VA. I recommend coming to the Archer Hotel if you're visiting from out of town or just want to get something to drink. Trust me, it's totally worth it.

    SuJin C.

    Tyson's new boutique, urban-chic hotel with amazing bar. Friendly service. All rooms have king sized beds.

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    Warning: long review TLDR: great boutique hotel, clean, comfortable and focused on the little things that matter!

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    McLean Community Center

    McLean Community Center

    (7 reviews)

    We recently enjoyed a fun cooking class at the McLean community center. All the staff we may were…read moreextremely friendly and helpful and the building is a great place to take classes or just relax as we saw a student doing. The professional kitchen was a clean and roomy enough environment for eight people plus a chef to whip together a fun communal dinner. We look forward to taking other classes soon

    I came here on a Sunday with my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren for a special event. It was…read morethe 11th Annual McClean Chocolate Festival on January 29, 2023. I was impressed by the size, cleanliness and functional layout of the community center. There was convenient & easy parking and a large lobby area that draws you back towards diverging hallways with a series of large adjacent rooms for holding community activities and events. For the 2023 Chocolate Festival there was a whole hallway of rooms where the vendors were displaying their delicious chocolate candies & treats that they had for sale! It was a very organized event. All purchases being made with tickets that you bought from the cashiers at a long table in the lobby just around the corner of the hallway. Down the other hallway was a special room set up as a children's game room with arts & crafts and Legos for the kids to build with. My grandchildren loved it! There were benches for relaxing on conveniently placed by the bathrooms. We sat there and shared some of the chocolate treats that we bought! That same day a flute quartet was providing music for the visitors. This was a super fun event. I would gladly return to this venue for other family themed activities. The spirit of volunteerism was also clear for all to see from the high school students in the game room and the adults selling the food and raffle tickets! until next time be kind to each other. #mccleancommunitycenter #familyfun #mccleanchocolatefestival

    The Watermark Hotel

    The Watermark Hotel

    (54 reviews)

    The Watermark Hotel exceeded my expectations. Prior to my stay, I received several emails that…read moreincluded parking, metro, and general hotel information. About a day before I received information regarding mobile key access. I downloaded the app and was given a code to access my reservation. I checked in the morning of via the app and was advised they would let me know when my room was ready. Surprisingly, it was ready before 11am. I chose to drive instead of taking the metro.The directions provided took me directly to their garage. I parked on the sixth floor and used my mobile key to access the hotel door and elevators. I selected my floor and it assigned me an elevator that took me directly to the 15th floor. I had a King Junior suite. It was clean, spacious, modern, beautifully decorated, and had a lovely view of the Perch. The Watermark had many highlights. The first was the Perch. It offers swings, live music, food trucks, putt putt, a dog park, and a restaurant that you could get to from the 11th floor. It's family friendly and an overall beautiful space. Another highlight, is that Capital One Hall is literally around the corner and less than a 4 minute walk. It's a great location if you're attending a show which I was. Lastly, is breakfast is included. They offered Belgian waffles, grits, chicken and pork sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes, hot cereal, cold cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and tea. I consider that a pretty good selection. The customer service was good. The staff that I encountered were very polite and professional. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to couples, families, or solo travelers. Things to note: parking is $25, check in is 4PM, check out is 12 PM, breakfast on the weekend is from 7-11 and weekdays 6-10.

    Stayed at the Watermark Hotel for a few days and this was by far one of the nicest hotels I've…read morestayed at! Walking in on the first floor, you have to select the floor on a screen and then the screen tells you which elevator to go to for that floor and even give you an arrow pointing you in the right direction. So you never actually push any buttons inside the elevator. I thought this was neat. Breakfast is included on the 11th floor I believe. It's an upscale continental breakfast, but the best continental breakfast I've probably ever had. Potatoes, two kinds of eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, fruit, coffee, juice etc. Not a bad breakfast! The lobby was also vast and beautiful - I didn't get to explore as much as I would have liked! So the room was fantastic! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves but there was a mini couch, chair and desk, nice queen sized bed kitchenette area and decent bathroom with the room overlooking the courtyard with food trucks and mini golf course. Unfortunately I don't think any outdoor activities were open due to time of year/weather but still a nice view! It's connected to a grocery store - Wegmans and also close to the metro and a nice coffee shop around the corner. Definitely a nice stay for work or leisure!

    The Tower Club Tysons - Taking in the view. J. Thompson.

    The Tower Club Tysons

    (55 reviews)

    Lovely event space for meetings, social events, etc. Perfectly situated in Tysons corner…read more Networking friend invited me here yesterday for a cigar and wine sampling. She's a board member. They had a really nice spread laid out including lamb chops, crab balls, beef meatballs and assorted salads and such. Those meatballs on toothpicks were really good too (definitely not the frozen ones you generally see in such spaces). The food was particularly well done - you could even taste the mint in the lamb. I've been here a couple few times over the years and I enjoyed coming here last night. I had a sampling of a bourbon and did a red wine which both were nicely done. (dude gave me an extra helping of the red wine) We smoked cigars out on the balcony deck and chopped it up for a bit. All in all it was a good night. Highly recommend this place for convenience, for sure.

    Friday, 9/27/24: Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at The Tower Club…read moreTysons Corner. Hubby's Birthday dinner. An EXPERIENCE is a better word. I highly recommend this event. EVERYTHING went well. TWO thumbs up on the service, ambience, food ... It was organized and engaging. Fun fact: the menu changes so you can go again and again without being bored by the same menu. Check out the few pics I'm willing to share to avoid revealing too many details so as not to ruin the experience for you. Just trust me, GO and tell them you saw it in Yelp! (https://feverup.com/m/179034)

    Level 99

    Level 99

    (38 reviews)

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    Such a fun way to exercise your body and brain! There are 50 rooms which test either skills,…read morecognition or physicality lasting 3-4 minutes long. It's best to register online versus on site to ensure you get to play. You can choose from 2 hours, 4 hours or all day play and prices vary during the week and weekend and duration. I recommend wearing comfortable clothes you can move easily in and sneakers! Your time starts after you log in at the kiosks. Staff will direct you. I would recommend grabbing a locker first if you need one because it tends to fill up fast (lockers are free). You definitely don't want to be lugging around a purse or have stuff holding you down. Create an account online after you pay online to expedite the check in process. We purchased our tickets a week in advance for a Saturday morning. Make sure to allot for plenty of time to park and arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. Ours was 10am when they first opened. Staff was pretty efficient and orderly and they opened at 10 am sharp. Make sure to have your reservation code ready. They have two lines outside the venue. One for reservations and another line for walk ups. If you want to try as many rooms as possible on your one visit, you probably want to just try a room once. Although some rooms can become addicting and you will want to try multiple times like we did. You can see if there is a wait on the top right of the screen outside a room. It will state how many minutes are left. If you scanned in you can delete your log in if you don't want to wait. They also have various artwork which contains specific glyphs you can hunt for. Duel games which are outside the rooms where you can compete against one other person. I would have loved to have done the art scavenger hunt as well but we focused more on the rooms. Definitely click on the screen and read the hints and how to play before scanning to start your game. They have a place to order food (Victory brewing)and plenty of restrooms. Although we didn't order food or drink. If you get parched. They have water stations with cups. I think there is a way to pause your time is you're eating but i'm not sure how. Once your time is up, it will let you know when you try to scan the band it will say.

    Level 99 is an exciting adult fun house that offers a variety of experiences. The check in process…read moreis smooth, they provide wristbands for easy access to over 50 themed rooms. Ideal for anyone 12 and up. The mix of physical and mental skill based games makes it a great spot for family and friends to bond while testing their abilities in a fun environment. Reservations are recommended especially on weekends when the place tends to be packed. Head over yo Victory Brewing Company when you're exhausted from playing.

    Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean

    Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean

    (57 reviews)

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    My husband and I stayed overnight at a Staybridge Suites in McLean on a Saturday night in…read moremid-April, 2025; our adult daughter and her husband booked a separate room. We were on our way to a wedding in Potomac, MD on Sunday, and the closest hotels were in Tysons Corner VA or Bethesda MD. We selected this hotel primarily because it's an IHG hotel (where we have platinum membership in its reward program), its location, and very good review profile. This hotel offers apartment-style hotel suites with full kitchens, free wifi, and 42" HDTVs, and includes a free breakfast buffet. The website indicates that the hotel also offers 24/7 laundry, a fitness room, and seasonal pool but, while useful, we didn't use any of these. We were very pleased with our selection. The hotel was beautifully appointed and spotless, and it was clear that thought had gone into providing what travelers were most likely need. Our suite was huge, with two separate areas. One side included the sleeping area and the bathroom, while the other side was the kitchen and sitting area with TV. (Note that there are different room types. Our daughter and SIL said that their room was smaller). Check-in was effortless, with everything already ready upon our arrival. The check-in receptionist was friendly, and offered good recommendations for local restaurants. The breakfast buffet offered many hot and other choices, including scrambled eggs, sausages, diced sweet potatoes, hot waffles, oatmeal, breads/bagels/scones, fresh fruit (apples, bananas, oranges), and beverages (coffee, tea, juices). Foods were replenished regularly, except for the orange and pineapple juices (both of which dispensed only water). The neighborhood is urban, but the hotel is quiet and offers parking ($). There are walkable restaurants nearby. Our rating for this hotel would actually be 4.5 but a round-up to 5.0 seemed more appropriate than a downgrade. A few small things, the first two of which are related to communication. (1) we were surprised by our final bill which included a $10 charge for parking. While we were asked at check-in whether we needed a parking pass, it was never mentioned, and should have been, that there was a charge for that parking. (2) we're platinum members of IHG's Rewards Program, which is usually acknowledged at check-in with an offer of 500 loyalty points or a snack or drink. While not mentioned at check-in, I did find later that our account was credited with 500 points. (3) I had been sitting on the chaise lounger in the bedroom area, elevating my feet after a long drive. My husband called from the other side of the suite, and I swung my legs to get up to go there. This caused me to fall with a hard thud. It turns out that what I thought was a one piece chaise lounger (as in the living room area) was actually a chair and ottoman that fit together. When I tried to get up, the ottoman rolled and I fell between the two pieces. Not a major injury, but I do have some black and blue marks. I guess I should've turned on a light!

    I couldn't wait to get out of this hotel. Super dirty, super old, not very friendly staff, the…read morebreakfast is so unhealthy with very limited options, the gym and laundry room not well maintained and not very clean. Overall the vibe is very depressing and the worst part is that no one really cares about you.

    Stone Manor Boutique Inn - Release of butterflies

    Stone Manor Boutique Inn

    (69 reviews)

    We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

    Luxurious bed and breakfast, nice jacuzzi and dogs are welcomed! My hubby and I came here with our…read morepup for my birthday and the $300 room (additional $30 pet fee) didn't disappoint - well worth it! I was on the fence to book this place given its hefty price tag, and glad I went for it and completely agree with the glowing 5 star reviews. The bubbly host Manisha is very warm and welcoming. She cordially gave us a 20 min tour around the property, which was built in 1908, and even gave me a bonus tour of the other rooms afterwards. She kindly answered all of our questions and didn't rush us. The Peacecock Room is the most spacious and best room (aside from the bridal suite), elaborately decorated in peacocks. We loved it! The little touches like the handmade soap, a set of wine glasses, and a wine opener made the stay so memorable and special. While the rooms aren't temperature controlled, the electric flameless fireplace kept the room warm. The double capacity jacuzzi was perfect for my hubby and I and even had lights (some of the other rooms have smaller jacuzzi, so be sure to check). The rooms were clean minus a couple of lady bugs and stink bugs (which is too be expected out in the country). Dr. Fauci's assistant stayed here and Manisha informed us of the extensive sanitation process, even the pillows and decorations are quarantined for 6 days! The backyard is well groomed and really spacious with a nice patio and heat lamp, which kept us warm sitting outside in the frigid winter. Our dog loved running around! You can see the stars and constellations really well. It would make a great wedding venue! The Christmas decorations around the property are really nice. The owners really go the extra mile and put a lot of TLC into the property. The 6 course breakfast is delicious and bursting with flavor. Between the veggie quiche, cheesy potatoes, scone, pancakes, yogurt, and fresh OJ, I was stuffed! The fresh butterscotch scone was divine and devoured my mine and my hubby's! The cheesy potato had a nice spicy kick. Everything was so fresh and delicious. All the courses come out at once on a large tray. While my hubby and I chose to sit at the communal table (the chairs are roughly 6 feet apart), you can take the tray up to your room. Manisha and her family greeted us and thoroughly explained the dishes and chatted with us for a bit, even her son made an appearance! The bed and breakfast has a nice bar with wine, cider, and alcohol based on an honor code system. Water and soda is complementary, they even had Coke 0! The complementary fudgy brownies by the breakfast area during the day were sweet and tasty. Again the little complimentary stuff gives this bed and breakfast a nice resort feel. Very relaxing stay and looking forward to coming back!

    The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner - The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner welcomes guests for a luxury stay in Northern Virginia.

    The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

    (356 reviews)

    $$$

    My family really enjoy staying at this Ritz Carlton. Conveniently located in Tyson's, right by the…read moreGalleria Mall, there is so much to do on property and off. My son loves the Game Center that has X Boxes and some kids' activities little ones. Also an awesome to check out is the pool and hot tub. There is life guard present and there's even flavored water dispensers there. We have only tried the room service for dining, but I really want to dine at the restaurant on property the next time I stay at this Ritz.

    I am writing this review on behalf of my parents - although, this isn't entirely based on hearsay…read morebecause I have stayed in this hotel a few times myself. As a family, we adore this particular Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner. It's probably our favorite hotel collectively - you can't beat the amenities, the service, the staff, and the location. My parents have consistently gone back to this hotel for a yearly weekend getaway consistently for nearly 20 years, continuing to choose that hotel despite the ever-changing landscape due to COVID. Therefore, it is with great disappointment that I write this negative review about this hotel because it has truly served us well over the years. My parents booked a weekend trip from November 14th through the 17th in celebration of my mom's birthday. Unfortunately, my mother came down with COVID-pnemonia that week, showing symptoms on the evening of Monday Nov. 12th with an official diagnosis by the evening of Tuesday Nov. 13th. Realizing that they could not travel under such conditions, my father canceled the booking for their weekend trip via the website on Wednesday, Nov. 14th. While he was able to cancel the trip, the company withheld a 500 dollar, non-refundable charge because it was 'not within the three day limit' as stated on their website. Now the problem here is this - what constitutes as three days? Are we talking a full 36 hours here or are we talking three days as counting by fingers? Because the trip was canceled Wednesday morning with a 4pm Friday arrival - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are three days. I hate to cherrypick the Bible (although it is common practice these days), but if we're going by Jesus' rules, he died on a Friday afternoon and was resurrected on a Sunday morning, and it constitutes as three days by church law - but apparently, this timeline is not good enough for the Ritz Carlton. Believing this was unfair, my father called the hotel themselves and explained the situation - they are longtime customers, my mom was nearly hospitalized due to Covid, they had a doctor's note as proof, is there anything they could do to lessen this exorbitant cancellation fee? The staff's answer was essentially "apologies, but no." The staff said my father should have called the hotel directly instead of canceling it online and they could have done more for them, and that it actually wasn't three days but more like two and a half, and the charge would unfortunately stay. Now, we understand that hotels are subject to inflation and economic woes due to the state of the world, and some sort of penalty due to the cancellation is understandable - but let's look at the facts here. My mother was diagnosed with a highly contagious virus, and they did the right thing by canceling their trip a few days before as opposed to risking several people in the hotel. This was not a morning-of cancellation - this was a cancellation on Wednesday for a trip that technically wouldn't begin until check-in time at 4pm on Friday. Was there absolutely nothing the management staff could have done to rectify or soften this blow? If removing the fee was out of the question, there are other things the management could have done instead of saying "sorry, not sorry" about the 500 dollar charge. They could have offered a voucher, or a credit for rebooking a different weekend, or offered free dinner at one of their restaurants - something to make up for this loss. My parents would have accepted any of these things - because really, THEY are the ones missing out here - no trip, a terrible illness, and out 500 dollars because they did the right thing by canceling. To me, this is just poor business practice. It is important to reward loyal customers, and the Ritz-Carlton is supposed to be the height of luxury - and yet, apparently the 500 dollars is more important than maintaining a 20-year long relationship. It's truly disappointing. The irony is that the Ritz Carlton has a '$2000 rule' to make guests happy, but apparently they need my parents' 500 dollars in order to make this golden rule work for other customers.

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