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InterContinental New York Barclay

InterContinental New York Barclay

Midtown East, Manhattan, New York

Opened 1926   Renovated 2016   $$$

“Grand Central railroad landmark”

Heritage Classic
Central
InterContinental New York Barclay — vibe

Vibe

A grand Carrara marble staircase anchors the lobby, setting a stately, 1920s railroad-era tone just off Park Avenue.

“Grand Central railroad landmark”

Heritage

A 1926 Cross & Cross Neo-Federalist landmark built during Grand Central Terminal's historic expansion.

Classic

Nearly a century of Midtown hospitality featuring grand ballrooms and a storied Carrara marble staircase.

Luxe

A private club lounge, twenty-four-hour room service, and bespoke penthouse suites overlooking the Chrysler Building.

Central

In Midtown East off Lexington Avenue, a short walk from Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center

InterContinental New York Barclay — rooms

Rooms

Tailored residential rooms pair classic millwork with soft tones, while top-floor suites open to expansive terraces facing the Chrysler Building.

InterContinental New York Barclay — backstory

Backstory

Built in 1926 for the New York Central Railroad, Ernest Hemingway once stayed here to finish drafting For Whom the Bell Tolls.

InterContinental New York Barclay — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The Parlour serves craft gin cocktails and seasonal American plates sweetened with honey from the hotel’s own rooftop apiary.

The neighborhood

Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center sit just a few blocks away through the steady hum of Midtown East.

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