Inter-Continental, the Barclay

111 East 48th Street

New York, New York 10017

Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists descend on New York City to experience the culture, food and fashion. The Big Apple, capital of the world, has something for everyone, both young and old. For those travelers who prefer luxurious accommodations in the heart of one of the most exciting cities in the world, the Inter-Continental The Barclay is ideal. The Barclay is just minutes from many of the attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and unique place to visit. Located in midtown Manhattan's East Side, the hotel boasts such famous and beloved neighbors as the exclusive shops of Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Broadway theaters and New York City's bustling business district.

Luxurious Accommodations

The Barclay is a high-end hotel that boasts 686 beautifully appointed guest rooms, 86 of which are suites and 35 of which are business rooms. The Barclay recently underwent an extensive renovation project that has left the hotel more glamorous than ever. The Barclay successfully combines cozy living quarters with an excellent working environment. Guests of the hotel may choose between several room types including Guest Room, Suite and Luxury Suite. The top-of-the-line in-room amenities provide guests with all of the comforts of home, and then some. Each accommodation boasts a state-of-the-art entertainment center that features a remote controlled color cable television, Sega game system and digital high-speed movies. Guests may even skip the hassle of front desk checkout and settle the bill instead from the comfort of their own room via the television. Business travelers will appreciate the custom-made spacious work desks, ample lighting and dual-line telephones with voice mail and modem hook-up capability. Guests of the business rooms can search the information highway from their rooms as each accommodation has high-speed Internet access. Some rooms also have printers, copiers and fax machines in addition to stereo systems. Other in-room amenities include iron, ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, centralized heating and air conditioning, scale, make-up mirror, marble bathrooms, mini-bar and plush bathrobes. Complimentary newspapers are delivered to rooms daily. Handicap accessible and nonsmoking rooms are available upon request as are baby cribs and roll-away beds.

Excellent Service

The Barclay provides their guests with excellent services, even by New York's standards. The highly professional staff is always on-hand to help make guests' stay a memorable and pleasant experience. The staff is multi-lingual guaranteeing that communication never need be a problem. The staff understands that not everyone is in the city solely for pleasure purposes. The hotel offers an array of business services including Internet access, copying, printing, faxing, word processing, package handling, messenger service and rental of audiovisual equipment, VCRs, laptop computers, portable telephones, typewriters and fax machines. The business center is open 24 hours a day. The Barclay also has several conference and private meeting rooms in addition to a meeting planner. The hotel's concierge will be more than happy to offer suggestions for dining, sightseeing, sporting events and theater performances. Mom and dad can enjoy a much deserved night out on the town and rest easy that their most prized possessions are in excellent hands as The Barclay provides baby-sitting services for their guests. Workout buffs will be pleased to discover that the hotel houses its own fitness center. The Health Club & Spa features free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes and Stairmasters among other state-of-the-art equipment. Guests may even work with certified personal trainers. After a hard workout guests can reward themselves with a body melting massage. The Barclay also has an outdoor pool. Other guest services include housekeeping, valet parking, laundry, dry cleaning, nightly turndown, shoeshine, currency exchange and wake-up calls. The Barclay will be more than happy to arrange for limousine service to and from the airport.

Location

The Inter-Continental The Barclay is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan's East Side at 111 East 48th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue.