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

Yes the smell will say it all on when you walk into the first tent... not even in Collage did I…read morefind old beer smell in the air while hits of urine or vomit on the floor both meeting up in my face. The worse part was it was a KID family event. Hell nooooo it was not based on gross sofas and smell. "Mandolorian event" more like grossalorian for Jabba the hut. No thank you, first and last. Negative star for you. ------so states the angry pepper

The backyard playground and bouncy houses are DANGEROUS. There is no professional moderation and…read morethe bouncy house flipped over. Not safe, not moderated = hospital visit. It was chaotic and overwhelming!!

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!

First time visit here and it is a great venue to see a performance in. Limited street parking…read moreavailable, but multiple garages that charge $15 for event parking within close proximity. Staff is friendly and helpful. Small variety of food and drink to choose from at standard hall prices. Classic but comfortable vibe at this venue to enjoy your event!

It's my second time at the Capital One Hall. Tonight, I see Jo Koy perform standup comedy. It's…read moremy second time seeing him. My first time here was to see Russell Peters. The Capital One Hall is an awesome venue. I am excited to come back for a non comedy act. What I like best about COH is that it is one of the newest performance venues in the area. Also, the location is conveniently located right off 495 and 66, so real easy to get to.

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)

As someone who's been to level 99 twice, I feel like I understand how it is that you have to…read morenavigate it. 2 hours gets you enough time to like dip your toes in many of the rooms, but I'd recommend maybe the 4 hour or full day to try every room ( if that's what you want to do). Level 99 isn't good at telling you what to do, so make sure for each room that you click on the hints so you have a better understanding of what it is you should be doing. Sometimes you may need to do a room multiple times to actually understand the objective, which is why like the 4 hour worked for my 2nd time because I was able to either have a semblance from the first time or know to check the hints. Perfect group for a room is like about 4 people so everyone can do something and contribute. I love love love the different kinds of rooms from more physical based challenges like trying to climb a horizontal rock wall and hit buttons to communication ones like directing someone to move a ball through a maze to silly ones like using the walls to spin the floor to match colors, and so many more (building the highest tower, using massive chopsticks to grab balls, etc.) Def would love to come back

We recently checked out Level 99 at Tysons Corner, and overall, I had a really good time! That…read morebeing said, I definitely have a couple of tips for first-timers and a few things I think could be improved. First and most importantly: the moment that bracelet goes on, the clock is ticking! Once you're inside, food and drinks probably shouldn't be your priority. We went on a Saturday night, and our food took a while, so if you want to eat beforehand, I'd recommend stopping at Victory Bar first. That way you can actually enjoy your meal without feeling like you're racing the clock. Another thing that surprised me was that the game rooms didn't really have clear explanations of how to play. You basically walk in and have to figure it out as you go. Some games were pretty intuitive, but others definitely had us standing there like, "Okay...what are we supposed to do?" A little more instruction would go a long way, especially for first-time visitors. And let me give you one BIG warning: YOU WILL SWEAT. A LOT. I brought a mini fan thinking I was prepared, and I was still an absolute mess by the end. The games are much more physical than you might expect, so dress accordingly and prepare to get your workout in. Despite those things, we genuinely had fun. There's definitely room for improvement, especially when it comes to instructions and the overall timing/food situation, but I still had a great time and would absolutely return. Just learn from my first-timer mistakes, eat beforehand, wear something comfortable, and bring a fan!

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.

We got a nice large one bedroom suite with a patio. The king sized bed in the bedroom was very…read morecomfortable. The living room was spacious as well. Since it's a newish hotel, things were mostly modern and clean. I loved the deep bathtub!! Had to do two soaks just bc it was so comfy. The little red rubber ducky was a nice touch. The downstairs bar/restaurant is nice. Good service and the food was better than most Archer Hotels'. The only downside is that I couldn't just drive and park there. It's all valet. There's also a Sushi Umi- based out of Herndon and a solid sushi spot run by Koreans. I live two minutes from this hotel so it was a nice staycation.

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy my stay. The receptionist was not very welcoming at check-in, which…read moremade for a poor first impression. My room had a strong chemical cleaning odor, the duvet cover had a hole in it, and the sheets were rough and seemed overdue for replacement. Breakfast the following morning was equally disappointing. I waited about 20 minutes for a yogurt parfait and an iced tea, and when my order finally arrived, it was incorrect. Overall, the experience fell well below my expectations, and I would not choose to stay here again.

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!

Fantastic Inn, fantastic location - nice and quiet, expansive, plenty of room to walk and enjoy,…read moregorgeous rooms and accommodations. The food is absolutely top-notch. I've not had such excellent Indian food (the menu the particular night we stayed) in a very long time, and I love Indian food. The hosts and service are fantastic as well; very personable, friendly, easygoing, and attentive.

Nikki was FABULOUS! Her timing was perfect (we finished right as the 2 hour window was ending), she…read moreexplained everything well and was very encouraging! We had her in for a corporate team-building and couldn't recommend the company enough - what a fun experience!!

Nikki was awesome ! she was punctual and a great teacher! we will be booking her again . 10/10read more