Location. Intercontinental The Barclay Hotel is located in midtown Manhattan, New York, N.Y. The hotel is within three blocks of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue Shopping and Grand Central Station. The Museum of Modern Art and the Broadway Theater District are seven blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Built in 1926 by the New York Central Railroad, the hotel features marble floors, American Federal period furnishings and a filigreed ceiling with lighted glass panels. The Barclay Bar and Grill, located in the hotel's lobby, serves American and Continental cuisine. The property's 1,500-square-foot health club features a sauna and steam rooms. Personal trainers and massages are available. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's lobby and restaurant.
Guestrooms. The hotel's 686 guestrooms feature American Federal period furnishings. Cherry wood furniture, gold-toned bedding and nine foot ceilings are a nod to the hotel's origins. Rooms feature white crown molding. Bathrooms include pedestal sinks, chrome hardware, magnifying makeup mirrors and curved shower rods. Decorative fireplaces are highlighted in select rooms. High-speed wired and television Internet access is available for a fee.
Expert Tip. If a laid-back, melodic evening is on your menu, slip into a booth at the Barclay Bar. A classical guitarist plays music on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.
Property Amenities
Sauna
ATM/Banking
Business Center
Currency Exchange
Dry Cleaning Service
Gift shop or newsstand
Restaurant(s)
Babysitting or child care
Self parking - $60 Per Day
Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
Safe-deposit box
Conference room(s) - 12,000 Square Feet
Massages available
Bar/lounge
Steam room
Wedding services
Parking (valet) - $60 Per Day
Massage-treatment room
Concierge services
Meeting room (small groups) - 18
Shoe shine
Room service (limited hours) - 24 Hours
Health club
Area Attractions
St. Patrick's Cathedral: 2 blocks Fifth Avenue Shopping: 3 blocks Grand Central Station: 3 blocks Rockefeller Center: 4 blocks Chrysler Building: 5 blocks Museum of Modern Art: 5 blocks Museum of Television and Radio: 5 blocks Empire State Building: 6 blocks Broadway Theater District: 7 blocks Radio City Music Hall: 7 blocks New York Public Library: 9 blocks Carnegie Hall: 10 blocks Central Park: 10 blocks Times Square: 12 blocks
Driving Directions
From LaGuardia Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is eight miles.
Drive south on Bowery Bay Boulevard. Turn right onto Marine Terminal Road. Turn left onto Ditmars Boulevard. Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard North. Take the ramp on the left to I-278 West/Staten Island. Merge onto I-278 West/Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Merge onto I-495 West toward Midtown Tunnel. Exit East 37th Street. Keep right at the fork. Follow signs for 38th-40th streets/37th Street. Merge onto 37th Street. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue. Turn left onto East 47th Street. Turn right onto Park Avenue. Turn right onto East 48th Street. The hotel is located on the left.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Floors - 14
Guestrooms - 686
Hotel Built - 1926
Hotel Renovated - 2000
Ice Machines
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
