Intercontinental The Barclay

Midtown, New York

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The Gin Parlour
King Room
King Room
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Executive King Room
The Gin Parlour

The hotel

The Barclay first opened its doors in 1926 under the aegis of the Vanderbilt family, quickly achieving a reputation as a hotel of distinction and exclusivity. Bette Davis, Marlon Brando and other celebrities have enjoyed its brand of hospitality in the past, now it's your turn! The hotel manages to combine old-world glamour with modern 21st-century functionality. Guests can enjoy an elegant residential design and state-of-the-art room facilities. There is also a health club for you to take advantage of. The Gin Parlour, with its club-like setting, is a great place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink before heading to one of the many restaurants and nightspots in the local vicinity.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On East 48th Street, just steps away from Park Avenue, the Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Station. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 60 minutes.

Hotel information

702 rooms on 14 floors in 1 building with 6 lifts. All with air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi access*, mini-bar* and fridge. Superior King Rooms are located on floors 3-8 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Double/Double Rooms are also located on floors 3-8 with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe King Rooms are located on floors 10-25 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Double/Double Rooms are also located on floors 10-25 with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Gin Parlour and Barclay Restaurant (modern American fare and gin menu). 1,500ft health club with fitness centre with steam room. In-room beauty and massage services*. Room service*. WiFi access*. Laundry/dry-cleaning facilities*. Concierge services. Valet parking*.

One person must be aged 18 years and over in each room.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel, service needs work

May 23, 2019 Mike C

This was the first time I've stayed at the Barclay since the renovation a few years ago, and they did a great job maintaining the historic integrity of the building while incorporating some modern comforts. I loved everything about the guest room. The check-in experience was not great. No smile, no greeting, no "how are you" or anything like… Read more
This was the first time I've stayed at the Barclay since the renovation a few years ago, and they did a great job maintaining the historic integrity of the building while incorporating some modern comforts. I loved everything about the guest room. The check-in experience was not great. No smile, no greeting, no "how are you" or anything like that, just a brusk "what's your name" followed by the handing over of keys. (She later apologized and said she was having a bad day). The bell staff here will happily watch you struggle with your bags as you try to navigate the stairs at the main entrance, but I guess this is what you expect in New York. I feel that level of service is unacceptable for a luxury brand like Intercontinental, but maybe I am wrong. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very clean, nice room, great location

May 21, 2019 emiliad218 London, United Kingdom

We have booked this hotel through BA website as a pack including flights to NYC. the check-in very easy and quick ( they retain 500$ on your credit card to cover any missing items/ breaks, etc). we have booked 8 nights ( with no meals). we were located at the 6th floor,. The room we booked - superior king size - looked very nice and clean, you… Read more
We have booked this hotel through BA website as a pack including flights to NYC. the check-in very easy and quick ( they retain 500$ on your credit card to cover any missing items/ breaks, etc). we have booked 8 nights ( with no meals). we were located at the 6th floor,. The room we booked - superior king size - looked very nice and clean, you had everything you need at your disposal: hair dryer, iron, iron board , etc.. The bed was very very comfy and the bathroom great. You have in the room coffee and tea for free. any other items like snakcsor other beverages from the mini bar are extra cost. As well, they provide free WI FI - password is given at check in. overall we had a great stay at this hotel. the location is very good. we walked most of the times.. good bars and restaurants near by. i would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. p.s.: when you check out you have to pay the city tax which is 30$/ night / room. ( with added tax on the total value) ... we paid 275$ for 8 nights . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel overbooked and we got unknowingly cancelled... be warned

May 21, 2019 sarahlsmith691 Lichfield, United Kingdom

We booked a special break for my 40th birthday in May in October 2018 to ensure we got the hotel of choice in an area we wanted. So, after much research we actually booked the sister hotel - Intercontinental Barclay via British Airways holidays. 24 hours before we were flying out to New York I contacted the hotel to request they order us a taxi to… Read more
We booked a special break for my 40th birthday in May in October 2018 to ensure we got the hotel of choice in an area we wanted. So, after much research we actually booked the sister hotel - Intercontinental Barclay via British Airways holidays. 24 hours before we were flying out to New York I contacted the hotel to request they order us a taxi to take us to the hotel from the airport, at which point they emailed back and said our reservation had been cancelled. I told them that couldn’t be possible as I have the up to date reservation via British Airways holidays. British Airways were brilliant at getting to the bottom of what happened as they weren’t informed by the hotel either - it turned out a member of staff deleted our reservation ‘by mistake’ and that there was nothing they could do as they were now full. We know (and they know of course) we were bumped for a customer paying a better rate... British Airways promptly booked us into the sister hotel Intercontinental Times Square who initially promised an upgrade for the cock up on their part (that never materialised), upon arrival the reception didn’t even know anything about what had happened other than they were required to take payment from us again for the room. We then had to call British Airways again to step in to remind them that they had deleted their payment details and we had already paid. I accept that hotels make mistakes, we are all human, what I am so annoyed about is how this hotel handled it. No one even apologised, came to speak to us, or even fully explained what happened, we were just left to it and told we were lucky to get the replacement room! If I hadn’t emailed to book a taxi shortly before we arrived we would have been none the wiser. Thankfully they haven’t ruined my birthday (I wouldn’t allow them to do that) but we have been on the end of some appalling customer service. My advice? There are plenty of hotels around Times Square, don’t risk this one, if they lose your booking like they did ours, the customer service and support to put things right is shameful. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable

May 20, 2019 simonelucile Dublin, Ireland

Good location, rooms very basic (no bath tubs) but clean. As a no frills option it works. Best part of this hotel is the little bar which gives you a choice of over 90 G&T options!!! Would I stay here again, Yes, especially for the proximity to 5th Ave & Central park. Is it an exciting hotel, No, but does what it says on the 'tin'
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel with Comfortable beds.

May 19, 2019 funkykiddo London, United Kingdom

Staff is amazing and most try to assist to their best ability. Check in was swift and had the Premier room with a great view. Bed was a god send. Super comfortable which is important when you want to have a good night sleep. Unfortunately gym was rather small and there was already a bit of a crowd when I went in at 7am. Totally recommend upgrading… Read more
Staff is amazing and most try to assist to their best ability. Check in was swift and had the Premier room with a great view. Bed was a god send. Super comfortable which is important when you want to have a good night sleep. Unfortunately gym was rather small and there was already a bit of a crowd when I went in at 7am. Totally recommend upgrading to Club. Great food served all day! Read less