Intercontinental The Barclay

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

King Room
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Executive King Room
The Gin Parlour
King Room
King Room
Double Double Room
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
  • 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1720)
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Apr 15, 2024 2076A San Francisco, California

Great Hotel and great staff. The entire staff made our stay very enjoyable and pleasant. Everything went well for our stay and we look forward to staying at the Intercontinental Barclay again in the future. Great location too! We were able to walk to many places.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Hotel in Midtown

Apr 15, 2024 460fernandad Sao Paulo, SP

The hotel is amazing. Really enjoyed. The room is super comfortable, the hotel is very chic and the service was great! Breakfast is awsome too. I loved the bar downstairs. Will defintely go back! The location is also very good if you want to stay in midtown. Very close to the park and grand central station.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous place to stay in NYC

Apr 14, 2024 tron2046 Mexico City, Mexico

The hotel was the perfect choice for our family vacation ***** 5 stars Throughout our stay, the hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer service were evident at every turn.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My Favorite Place to Stay in NYC

Apr 14, 2024 AJP57 Washington DC, District of Columbia

This is my favorite hotel to stay in and I've been staying here for about 24 years. This time, there was a white tent set up on the backside of the hotel and I thought, someone important is staying here. When I got to the front entrance, I had to show my reservation to NYPD just to gain entrance and I asked myself, who is staying here? Once… Read more
This is my favorite hotel to stay in and I've been staying here for about 24 years. This time, there was a white tent set up on the backside of the hotel and I thought, someone important is staying here. When I got to the front entrance, I had to show my reservation to NYPD just to gain entrance and I asked myself, who is staying here? Once inside, there was Secret Service everywhere and I learned that President Biden was staying here after a fundraiser in NYC. Nice to know that me and the President of the U.S. have the same taste. The staff is great: Annmara, Leslie (both at Ambassador Desk), Gregory (Front Desk), David (doorman), Sharon (Front Desk), German (bar) and Mills (Bellman/lobby). They always remember me and treat me like a valued guest. Read less
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Apr 11, 2024 David-in-Long-Beach Long Beach, California

We stayed here in late 2021 and now once again in early'ish 2024. Each time we enjoyed the property and the location. Fortunately, our IHG Platinum Elite status allowed us to get a slight room upgrade (for double beds), which was helpful as there were three in our party, and the originally reserved room configuration would have been quite tight… Read more
We stayed here in late 2021 and now once again in early'ish 2024. Each time we enjoyed the property and the location. Fortunately, our IHG Platinum Elite status allowed us to get a slight room upgrade (for double beds), which was helpful as there were three in our party, and the originally reserved room configuration would have been quite tight for us. The rooms (and bathroom) are clean, comfortable and quiet. Beds and bedding are nice. Staff was competent and friendly - notably at check-in. The Barclay is approaching a hundred years in heritage, so it is classy over modern. There is a nice lobby bar, which we patronized each night for to use our daily $25 allocation (carved out from the mandatory $40 resort fee), but be forewarned as the prices there are very expensive. EX: a simple charcuterie ended up costing $42 after all fees and gratuities were added in. Bottom line, the Barclay will certainly be in our consideration mix the next time we plan a trip to Manhattan. Read less