InterContinental The Barclay New York, New York City, Elegant

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InterContinental The Barclay New York	Average Price: $434 Check Rates

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111 East 48th Street

New York City, 10017 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 19 of 106
Average review rating: 3.81

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (23) , MyTravelGuide (2733) , Travelocity (11) , TripAdvisor (1498) , YahooTravel (28)

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1. Heavy brass doors open to an elegant lobby.

"A Great Hotel (with just a few minor issues) " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. This hotel is one of the old, elegant places that has been revamped to become quite a good place to stay in Manhattan.

"Classic hotel in midtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

3. You may be tempted by the glitz and glamor of newly built hotels but the experience of arriving into a elegant lobby with comfortable seating and beautiful flowers is just the beginning of a gracious hotel experience.

"Grand Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

4. The hotel is very elegant and was perfectly situated for what we needed.

"Great staff and clean hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

5. The Barclay is elegant and historic.

"Elegant Old Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

6. The double bed room (1260) bathroom had a less-elegant commercial type toilet, cheaper bath towel rack and poorer water pressure, but 2 shelves (better utility),while the king room (1259) had a more traditional residential toilet, better water pressure and better towel rack, but only one shelf.

"Fine hotel - merits a 4.5 rating " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

7. The rooms are big by Manhattan standards and very comfortable and clean, with an elegant but comfortable atmosphere especially the beautiful lobby.

"First class in every way " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

8. Very plush and elegant just what New York is known for.

"What you would expect from NYC " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

9. The high ceilings and furnishings were classic and elegant.

"Classic Hotel in great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/14/2012 Vote

10. From the moment we pulled up at the door of this very elegant hotel we felt 'Special'First, (1) the person came up to our car, opened the door, (2) took our bags to the lobby, (3) very friendly and professional check in, t(4) lobby very inviting (5)our bags were brought to our rooms and very friendly welcome and orientation on the neighborhood (6) location is near most attractions and within walking distance (7) rooms well appointed and kept clean each day and (8) very quick check-out.

"Great trip to New York at the Intercontinental NY Barclay!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote