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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
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Room Service
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 Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Superior Double/Double Rooms have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe King Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Deluxe Double/Double Rooms have 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*.
This hotel has a resort fee of $45.32 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - $15 mini bar credit, per day - $15 laundry/dry cleaning credit, per stay - Complimentary Wi-Fi (unlimited devices) - Unlimited local & international calls - PPE welcome kit upon arrival - Slippers & in-room hand sanitizer - Unlimited use of business center - 10% savings at Ole & Steen - 15% savings at Bloomingdale's. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
* Denotes local charge.
One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.
Based on 3069 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (1783)
Very good (683)
Average (304)
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Fantastic Service and Excellent Location.
Oct 2, 2024777Rags777East Midlands, United Kingdom
Fantastic Service and Excellent Location.
Such a lovely hotel. Very near to Grand Central Station.
The staff were all so friendly and helpful, particularly at the front desk. We were very well looked after and every thing was well catered for.
Thank you!
Great classic grand hotel for the businessman, not as great for the leisure traveler.
Sep 20, 2024Allon A
Beautiful property in a fantastic condition and maintenance that sparkles and shimmers. HOWEVER, in order to gain more roomes they just split a couple of hundred rooms in to two and so rooms are smallish but quite comfy but again small.
This is a property mainly caters to business people so don't expect fuzzy treatment or personal touches, don't…
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Beautiful property in a fantastic condition and maintenance that sparkles and shimmers. HOWEVER, in order to gain more roomes they just split a couple of hundred rooms in to two and so rooms are smallish but quite comfy but again small.
This is a property mainly caters to business people so don't expect fuzzy treatment or personal touches, don't get me wrong, the service is excellent and professional and the stuff is very nice, but, this is not a touchy feely property with chocolate on your pillow or bottle of water by your bedside (Unless you are willing to spend $13 for a 12 oz bottle). There are no real views to speak of from the windows but the hotel is nicely located in midtown with restaurants and shopping around the corner.
This property is a cash cow for the ownership and it is well run and presented.
If you want large rooms with spectacular views and a little bit more flexibility and attention you might want to try the Time Square IniterContinantal but there you will not get the grandeur of a classic hotel, the polish or the hoity toity neighborhood.
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Very disappointing
Sep 19, 2024Meander63538194257Billingham, United Kingdom
We were asked if we would mind moving rooms the hotel needed our room for conference guests. We were lead to believe that we would be getting a better room as a gesture for the inconvenience. Unfortunately the first room we moved to was much smaller. We rejected it. The second room we were moved to had no wi-fi signal. No offer of a free dinner…
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We were asked if we would mind moving rooms the hotel needed our room for conference guests. We were lead to believe that we would be getting a better room as a gesture for the inconvenience. Unfortunately the first room we moved to was much smaller. We rejected it. The second room we were moved to had no wi-fi signal. No offer of a free dinner or upgrade to a better room. Very disappointing. Our business clearly less important than the business holding the conference!!
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Exceptional Doorman, Angel
Sep 18, 2024Monika D
The highly professional yet very personable doorman Angel provided the most exceptional care and genuine concern for transportation needs in a moment of dire need during a peak busy time during the US Open! A lovely hotel with great staff!
Magical sept stay
Sep 17, 2024Kim O
This stay was magical from the old world charm to the incredible bedding. The double paned windows made for a silent stay and the room was dark and perfect. The amenity charge is offset by a credit you can use for coffee etc. we loved the proximity to grand central and the 6 line. Highly recommend sandwiches next door Ola (give 10%). Gym was clean…
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This stay was magical from the old world charm to the incredible bedding. The double paned windows made for a silent stay and the room was dark and perfect. The amenity charge is offset by a credit you can use for coffee etc. we loved the proximity to grand central and the 6 line. Highly recommend sandwiches next door Ola (give 10%). Gym was clean and had enough to get a good work out.
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Fantastic Service and Excellent Location.
Very disappointing
