Anyone been recently to the Intercontinental Barclay?? I will go there with my husband in december and now I'm nervous about it. I usually stay at the New York Palace and I thought (now it's seems wrongly) that they were "similar"...
My husband had been there (on a work trip) years ago and thougt it was quite nice, so we decided to give it a try this year
the price difference (with the ny palace) was not too big and now I think it might have been a mistake...
Please Help!!!!!!!!!!

What are you nervous about???

About having made the wrong choice...

I stayed at the Barclay a little over a year ago. It was fine. Nice linens, decor in the rooms.

If it's not cancelable, why are you worrying now?? I'm sorry I brought it up but I didn't want you to be disappointed. If you booked directly with the hotel, you should be able to change. If it's an air/hotel pkg. very often they'll let you change the hotel for a small fee. If it's not possible, relax and go with the flow.

The recent reviews on TripAdvisor sound WONDERFUL!
I'd be celebrating, not worrying

What are we missing? What's caused you to worry?

it's all mclaurie's fault. : P

My boss has stayed there (along with about five others from the firm I work in) and lived to tell the tale.

Even if it was the "wrong choice," what do you think will happen to you?

The common areas are old-fashioned grand hotel lovely. The room we had was huge and comfortable, if possibly needing a little updating.

I love trying different hotels in Manhattan. Stayed there years ago. Love the Lobby. The room not so much, but I am sure the one we stayed in has been upgraded. If I ever return and am not satisfied with the room, I'd simply ask to be moved. Actually I think the Palace has seen better days but haven't been there in over a year. The lobby although ornate was like walking thru a museum after hours - really quiet. One thing I found curious was the website shows similar rates for suites and rooms - must be a glich. I say embrace the new experience!

It's ok...peace... I know i'll survive...maybe it's a bit exaggerated on My behalf..i was just sad to find out it was not what i had expected specially since I can't cancel the reservation...it's just 3 days and the reviews are not bad, so i'll relax!!!mclaurie you know My tastes so Next time i'll ask you!!

Report back and let us know what you thought.

Of course!! About the hotel and the restaurants!!