Hotel in Midtown East

InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel by IHG: Is It Right for Your Stay?

Ranked 19 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure.

Best for
Travelers who want a sustainability label
Location
Midtown East
Review score
8.1 out of 10 from 1,623 reviews
Price band
$300 and up
Property type
Hotel, 5-star listing
Last checked
August 2026
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The verdict

InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel by IHG ranks 19 of 26 in Midtown East on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.1 out of 10 from 1,623 reviews. Its reference price of about $306 sits close to the $294 median of that set. The clearest reason to shortlist it is travelers who want a sustainability label.

It ranks 19 of 26 here on review record.

Location

The address is 111 East 48th Street, Midtown East, New York, NY 10017, United States.

Our data places it in Midtown East.

In a straight line it is about 0.3 miles from Grand Central, 0.6 miles from Times Square, 0.7 miles from Carnegie Hall.

Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.

Streets and transit around InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel by IHGGrand Central51st StreetPark Avenue3rd Avenue2nd AvenueEast 49th Street5th AvenueEast 50th StreetEast 45th StreetEast 46th StreetEast 47th StreetEast 48th StreetEast 51st StreetEast 52nd StreetThis hotel500 feetN
Streets and subway stops around the property, drawn to scale from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.

The honest comparison

Right for you or not

Book it if
  • travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
  • anyone who wants a long review history rather than a small sample
  • travellers deliberately buying the top classification tier
Look elsewhere if
  • A pool is part of your requirement: this property does not list one.

What the listing records

Facilities in the source listing

Recorded without a verification flag.

  • Spa
  • Fitness room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Free wifi
  • Children welcome

Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.

  • Pet-friendly
  • Travel Proud listing
  • Sustainability listing

Related routes

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FAQ

Common questions

Is InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel by IHG a good choice?

It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 19 of 26 in Midtown East. We found no measurable drawback against that comparison set.

What does it cost?

About $306 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.

Are the listed facilities confirmed?

Not by us. The source listing recorded pet-friendly, travel proud listing, sustainability listing at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.