Intercontinental The Barclay

Midtown, New York

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The Gin Parlour
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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.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1898)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great property and staff!

Jun 7, 2025 Tracey K

Sophia Diaz and the Front Desk team were so helpful. They were friendly, answered all my questions and made the check in and out process very smooth. The room and food were excellent. I highly recommend staying here. I look forward to visiting the hotel again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not a 5 star hotel

Jun 7, 2025 Curiosity691002 Los Angeles, California

This is a 4-star hotel not a 5-star hotel. The lobby is cavernous and lacking in any character. The rooms are fine, but not particularly elegant or special. Standard rooms are also small, especially for the expensive price. No a la carte breakfast, only an average buffet.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating EXCELLENT STAY AND GREAT STAFF!

Jun 7, 2025 Sandra T Kingston, Jamaica

Always our hotel of choice when in New York. It feels like 'home', the kind where everybody knows your name like 'Cheers' or 'Friends'. When they sort our the tv issues, it will be a perfect 10. (The last 3 years have been tv issues which we hear are possibly due to carrier problems. )
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Welcoming and friendly service

Jun 6, 2025 sandy y New York City, New York

I definitely will stay here again! We got in fairly late around 11pm. Kit at the front desk was about to wrap his shift but because the others were busy with other guests, he stayed to check us in and also gave us a couple of drink tickets to take advantage of. At the bar the next day, Jose provided top notch service. As first impression goes,… Read more
I definitely will stay here again! We got in fairly late around 11pm. Kit at the front desk was about to wrap his shift but because the others were busy with other guests, he stayed to check us in and also gave us a couple of drink tickets to take advantage of. At the bar the next day, Jose provided top notch service. As first impression goes, we felt very welcomed! The room also is larger than NY hotel standards so that was a nice surprise. I certainly enjoyed my stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best hotel in midtown

Jun 6, 2025 Travelillumination

The management team of this hotel is very focussed on quality service. Truly one of my favorite hotels to stay at. Central location, excellent service, spacious rooms. A must stay for business and pleasure. The Club features is excellent for business meetings.