NEW YORK, New York (May 29, 2024) – InterContinental® New York Barclay Hotel (Known as The Barclay), owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, unveils extensive programming for summer travelers, inviting guests to experience an in-room camping slumber party, picnic in the park, trip to an NYCFC game and more.
The historic hotel located in the heart of Manhattan just steps from Grand Central Station places serves as an ideal home base for travelers visiting New York City on their summer vacation, or for New Yorkers looking for a staycation. When staying at The Barclay, guests can choose from a variety of offerings to make the most of the warm weather and extended daylight. Summer programming at the property includes:
- Summer Picnic in the Park: Travelers looking to unwind and take in the city’s green spaces can book a luxury picnic in Central Park, curated by Pic-A-Picnic. The setup includes a picnic blanket, pillows to sit on, elegantly set table for two, and floral centerpieces to add to the ambiance; picnickers can enjoy a charcuterie board and Barclay NIO ready-to-drink cocktails or can tailor the menu to their liking.
- Glamping Under the Summer Stars: In the Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse, with views of the Empire State Building as the backdrop, InterContinental Barclay has partnered with Starlight Slumber Party to set up an in-room glamping experience, whether on the suite’s 1,300-square-foot private terrace or in the comfort of the suite’s indoor spaces. The custom camp setup, with themed tents, pillows and fairy lights, comes with champagne and a cheese board for adult campers or milk and cookies for kids, making it the perfect way to enjoy a summer night.
- Summer Serenity: An all-encompassing two-night summer itinerary, from check-in straight through to check-out, this package offers guests premium accommodations where they’ll be greeted with a local welcome amenity, a VIP dinner reservation for two at the iconic Central Park Boathouse, breakfast in bed complete with bubbly, two complimentary cocktails during sunset hour, and VIP passes to Summit One Vanderbilt for a view of Manhattan from above.
- Kick It at The Barclay: The Barclay is the exclusive hotel partner of the New York City Football Club, NYC’s Major League Soccer team, and has partnered with the club for the second year in a row to offer access to hotel guests. Fans staying at The Barclay will receive premium upgraded accommodations, a football-themed welcome amenity, two NYCFC scarves, two tickets to an NYCFC home match, and a gift card for concessions at the stadium.
- B Green: Building on the hotel’s vigorous Sustainable Hospitality program, those who book the B Green offer can experience EcoLux offerings while benefiting the World Sustainability Foundation. The foundation will plant ten trees for each package booked, and guests will receive a welcome card on seeded paper that can be planted to grow into local flora, a package-free local amenity featuring Barclay Honey from the rooftop apiary, and two CitiBike day passes to reduce carbon emissions while traveling around the city. When dining at on-site restaurant The Parlour, guests will also receive two Garden to Glass cocktails, expertly mixed using Barclay Honey and herbs harvested from the hotel’s rooftop apiary and herb garden.
“At The Barclay we take pride in offering unique ways for travelers and locals to experience the city, using our luxurious facilities as their home base,” says Sofia Vandaele, Regional Director of Operations, NYC at The Barclay. “Whether a local is looking for a new view of the city they call home, or a family is visiting New York for the first time, we can curate one-of-a-kind experiences to help guests form life-long memories in this incredible city.”
InterContinental New York Barclay’s summer offers can be booked via icbarclay.com or by emailing barclayres@ihg.com.
