NEW YORK CITY
The InterContinental New York Barclay hotel is currently undergoing an extensive $180 million renovation that will be completed in spring 2016.
The Barclay will feature 704 beautifully designed guest rooms with 31 suites, which includes an expansive Presidential Suite and a Penthouse Sky Suite with 1,500 square feet of outdoor terrace space overlooking the Chrysler building. In addition, the hotel will offer 15,000 square feet of meeting space, including two large ballrooms, an elegant gin bar and lounge, and a signature Club InterContinental, offering exclusive amenities to discerning travelers. Reservations are available for stays beginning May 1, 2016.
As part of The Barclay's extensive renewal, architects Stonehill + Taylor and interior design firm HOK (formerly BBGM) together with Shawmut Construction, are restoring the property's original Federal-style elegance with a nod to the modern. The Barclay's new interiors will reveal a contemporary take on the luxurious residential feel of the original 1926 hotel, which was designed by Cross & Cross, the famed architectural firm behind the Fifth Avenue's Tiffany & Co building.
In a nod to its rich history with Caswell-Massey, The Barclay has commissioned the famed apothecary to develop a line of bath products with fragrances created by olfactive firm Nose Knows Design that will be available in the hotel's suites. Caswell-Massey was housed at The Barclay for more than 80 years.
As part of the renovation, The Barclay is undertaking significant energy saving initiatives such as lighting achieved with CFL and LED bulbs. The Barclay will continue its mission of sustainability, focusing on its positive impact on the environment, while supporting the local and global community.
The "new" Barclay will boast nine elegantly classic, yet highly functional, flexible meeting and event spaces, totaling more than 15,000 square feet. Additionally, the hotel features two new ballrooms offering more than 8,500 square feet, with elegant chandeliers, custom crown molding, specialty carpet, custom lighting and millwork designed for memorable New York weddings, galas and other events.
