InterContinental The Barclay New York New York, USA

Intercontinental The Barclay New York offers the pinnacle of luxury and elegance to guests in the heart of Manhattan. Formerly called the Hotel Intercontinental New York, The Barclay New York was awarded "North America's Leading Business Hotel" by the World Travel Awards 2003.

The legendary Intercontinental The Barclay New York hotel, located on East 48th Street near Park Avenue, has completed extensive, multimillion dollar additions to mark its 75th anniversary, ensuring it continues to provide the ultimate in style and personalized service. Upgraded with the most modern facilities and room designs in mind, Intercontinental The Barclay New York combines an imperious level of refinement with all the amenities that the business or leisure traveler would expect.

Intercontinental The Barclay New York has a respected history as a luxury hotel for esteemed guests such as heads of state. As one of the oldest hotels on New York's East Side, Intercontinental The Barclay New York has prided itself on maintaining its traditions of fine facilities and service.

686 luxurious guest rooms, including 86 suites and 35 Business rooms, many offering city views. The hotel has completed an extensive refurbishment of all rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms and suites, in conjunction with its 75th anniversary.

The guest rooms have been designed to be interchangeable as a comfortable, stylish home setting to that of a home office setting with accessible components. Custom-made desks were built to fit each room's individual design to make it spacious, fully flexible and adaptable for professional and practical use. Each room is furnished with:

• State-of-the-art digital high-speed movie, Internet, TV system, dual-line telephones, voicemail and modem hook-up capability
• Centralized heating and air conditioning
• Spacious and well-appointed marble bathrooms feature telephones, make-up mirrors, scales, terry-cloth robes and hand-held hairdryers.

A hallmark of fine New American dining at Intercontinental The Barclay of New York's Barclay Bar & Grill is complimented by an extensive private dining menu. The Barclay Bar & Grill also offers low cholesterol and salt-free dishes available on request.

Relax in the Intercontinental The Barclay New York's Barclay Bar & Grill's comfortable, club-like setting while enjoying your favorite cocktail or having a light meal at the bar.

Business guests at Intercontinental The Barclay New York enjoy outstanding banquet and meeting facilities for up to 300 guests across 18 elegant rooms. A dedicated 24-hour Business Center with multilingual Conference Service Managers are at your disposal, along with the latest sound, lighting, and soundproofing equipment. Facilities:

• Business Center with PCs
• Copying, Printing, Faxing services
• E-mail and Internet
• Courier service
• Executive suites
• Mobile phone rental
• PC
• Private limousine

High calibre leisure facilities at Intercontinental The Barclay New York include a 1500-square-foot Health Club & Spa, with modern exercise equipment and massage treatments.

Close to airports: 12 miles from LaGuardia (LGA) and Kennedy International (JFK); 30 miles to Newark International (EWR).