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.
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A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Manhattan
Jul 11, 2025Hotel Jan BBruges, Belgium
We just returned from a 9-night stay at the InterContinental New York Barclay and loved every moment. Our corner room offered beautiful city views and was a perfect, quiet retreat after busy days in New York. The staff were consistently warm and professional, and the location is ideal for exploring Midtown. Highly recommend for both business and…
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We just returned from a 9-night stay at the InterContinental New York Barclay and loved every moment. Our corner room offered beautiful city views and was a perfect, quiet retreat after busy days in New York. The staff were consistently warm and professional, and the location is ideal for exploring Midtown. Highly recommend for both business and leisure stays.
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Great stay at the Intercontinental Barclay NY!
Jul 8, 2025124tck
Just spent 7 days at the Intercontinental Barclay in a Premium suite. The room was very large and exceptionally well turned out, and was exceptional value given its size and comfort. More importantly, the service was really very good, unobstrusive, but very friendly and attentive when you needed them. Yuri at the concierge desk was exceptional and…
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Just spent 7 days at the Intercontinental Barclay in a Premium suite. The room was very large and exceptionally well turned out, and was exceptional value given its size and comfort. More importantly, the service was really very good, unobstrusive, but very friendly and attentive when you needed them. Yuri at the concierge desk was exceptional and did a few miracles getting us dinner reservations as well as exceptional tickets to Hamilton. The hotel is also well located at the corner of 48th and Lex, only 5 mins walk to Smith and Wollensky, my favourite steakhouse in NY. All in all, my wife and I had a most memorable stay there.
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Terrible customer service
Jul 7, 2025Jazz567Tel Aviv
Terrible experience. Booked a room for 2 adults and 2 children the only accommodation the hotel was able to offer is 2 double beds which was way too small for 2 adults, 6 yo and 11 yo. Spoke to 2 different front desk staff but they were not willing to help. Had to sleep on the floor for the first of my stay. More than the terrible feeling of…
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Terrible experience. Booked a room for 2 adults and 2 children the only accommodation the hotel was able to offer is 2 double beds which was way too small for 2 adults, 6 yo and 11 yo. Spoke to 2 different front desk staff but they were not willing to help. Had to sleep on the floor for the first of my stay. More than the terrible feeling of sleeping on the floor it was extremely disappointing that the staff did not try to help.
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Best hotel in Manhattan
Jul 6, 2025Mary C
Oh my gosh. We have stayed in many Manhattan properties over the years but this is absolutely the BEST by a landslide !! We wish we had found it sooner. The check-in and checkout processes were smooth. Every person we talked with was personable and helpful. They were there to please ! Overall service was top notch. The Parlour had a good…
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Oh my gosh. We have stayed in many Manhattan properties over the years but this is absolutely the BEST by a landslide !! We wish we had found it sooner. The check-in and checkout processes were smooth. Every person we talked with was personable and helpful. They were there to please ! Overall service was top notch. The Parlour had a good assortment of delicious food and the service was exceptional. Meeting Bowie was the cherry on top ! What a precious fur baby! We will definitely go back. Thanks for a wonderful experience !
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Friendly staff however not clean at all
Jul 6, 2025Tylar B
The front desk staff, concierge staff and more were very helpful and pleasant however we found old blood stains on our sheets and multiple strands of hair in the bathroom. Very unsanitary and disgusting especially since I had two small children with me. Would not recommend
A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Manhattan
