Intercontinental The Barclay

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

King Room
King Room
Double Double Room
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 (1804)
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  • Average (307)
  • Poor (140)
  • Terrible (165)
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Nov 20, 2024 John T

They spend four years renovating the hotel and the rooms still look like they are from 1930. Color scheme depressing, Black and white tile looks outdated. Same with bathrooms. And they add this extra mandatory charge when you arrive for things you don’t want or need, and you cannot use it for breakfast!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceeds expectations

Nov 12, 2024 conker21 Bristol, United Kingdom

Perfectly located, this stylish and very well run hotel exceeds my expectations every time. The rooms are lovely with very comfy beds and the food and drink excellent (if a little pricey). Thank you to Sofia and her team for the great experience. I will keep returning here.
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Nov 10, 2024 Starbright_Gang

The rooms were well appointed and the beds were extremely comfortable. The hotel is in a good location. The staff was friendly, attentive and efficient. We missed the full holiday decorations, but the seasonal menu was lovely. The lobby bar was easy to pop in and out.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another superb stay!

Nov 8, 2024 C9200LOrogera

This is my second time at this hotel. I really can't commend it highly enough. From check in to check out truly the best. The standards are consiitently high throughout. I was fortunate to have access to the lounge trip. What a treat. Thank you. I for sure will be staying here again next year on my annual NYC visit.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Customer Service Needs Improvement

Nov 7, 2024 288chipb

A lot of the service staff on phone don't communicate well. It's a nice hotel, but after a few days getting some billing from the hotel that is unclear, and trying to get an answer by phone is not easy. And finally, they pelt you with surveys to fill out afterwards, and like this annoying service they have to be lengthy!