New York, New YorkMidtown East
InterContinental New York Barclay
Railroad heritage flagship
Midtown East New York, New York
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
IHGRailroad heritage flagship
A grand Carrara marble staircase anchors the lobby, setting a stately 1920s railroad-era tone just off Park Avenue.
“Old New York is alive and Rockette-kicking at this IHG hotel. Almost 100 years ago, the InterContinental New York Barclay cut its opening ribbon...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Federalist architecture revived with a grand Carrara marble lobby staircase, eagle medallion brass doorplates, and classical moldings.
Notable
Cross and Cross 1926 Neo-Federalist architecture built as part of Grand Central's historic Terminal City development.
Notable
A Midtown fixture since 1926, welcoming generations of travelers, society gatherings, and historic presidential campaign headquarters.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The luxe lobby has a selection of different seating areas, perfect for enjoying coffee, cocktails or a private conversation…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center sit a short walk away amid the steady commercial pulse of Midtown East.
The rooms
Tailored residential rooms feature brass eagle medallions and marble baths, while the penthouse terrace frames views of the Chrysler Building.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- In-room massage and wellness treatments provided on demand in partnership with Soothe.
- Gym
- 24-hour third-floor fitness center equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and Peloton bikes.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The Parlour
Cocktails and seasonal American fare make use of honey harvested directly from the hotel's rooftop beehives.
How it began
Built in 1926 for the New York Central Railroad, Ernest Hemingway once stayed here while drafting For Whom the Bell Tolls.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.