InterContinental New York Barclay
A 1926 Vanderbilt-era hotel behind Grand Central, restored in 2016.
111 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What InterContinental New York Barclay actually is
The Barclay opened in 1926 as part of the Grand Central Terminal development and reopened in 2016 after a full restoration that recovered the Federalist-style lobby and its birdcage centrepiece. It sits two blocks from Grand Central, which makes it one of the easiest Midtown addresses for train arrivals.
Rooms are mid-sized and business-oriented, and the hotel's scale — over 700 keys — means availability when smaller Midtown properties sell out. The Parlour bar off the lobby is a comfortable, low-key place to work or wait.
What stands out
- 01 Restored 1926 Federalist lobby with birdcage centrepiece
- 02 Two blocks from Grand Central Terminal
- 03 Club InterContinental lounge tier
- 04 24-hour fitness centre
Rooms and suites
Classic King
Sleeps 2Standard king with work desk and marble bath.
Premium Room
Sleeps 3Higher floor with two doubles or a king plus sofa.
Club Room
Sleeps 2Includes Club InterContinental lounge access.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Club lounge
- The Parlour bar
- Room service
- Business centre
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Concierge
- Meeting and event space
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| The Parlour | Lobby bar and light dining |
|---|---|
| Gin Parlour | Cocktails |
Where it sits
The corridor of Park and Madison Avenues, where corporate New York keeps its address book. Grand Central sits at its heart, which makes Midtown East one of the easiest places in the city to sleep if you plan to ride trains rather than hail cabs.
Nearest transit
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸Lexington Av/53 St (E, M)
- ▸51 St (6)
- ▸Metro-North at Grand Central
What's nearby
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Rockefeller Center
- ▸St. Patrick's Cathedral
- ▸United Nations Headquarters
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
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Questions people ask about InterContinental New York Barclay
How far is Grand Central?
About a four-minute walk south on Lexington Avenue, giving direct access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, S and Metro-North lines.
Is there a lounge?
Yes, Club InterContinental rooms include lounge access with breakfast, afternoon refreshments and evening canapés.