InterContinental New York Barclay by IHG
Hotel · 111 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 3,824 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 86 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations.
Review anatomy
Reviews examined
999
Flagged
86
9% of examined
Flagged avg rating
4.4★
place average 4.3★
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Nov ’23 | 26 | 1 |
| Dec ’23 | 30 | 3 |
| Jan ’24 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 15 | 2 |
| Mar ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 21 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 18 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 29 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 33 | 2 |
| Aug ’24 | 36 | 4 |
| Sep ’24 | 15 | 1 |
| Oct ’24 | 45 | 1 |
| Nov ’24 | 23 | 2 |
| Dec ’24 | 22 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 31 | 2 |
| Feb ’25 | 23 | 2 |
| Mar ’25 | 23 | 2 |
| Apr ’25 | 37 | 3 |
| May ’25 | 44 | 4 |
| Jun ’25 | 36 | 7 |
| Jul ’25 | 42 | 10 |
| Aug ’25 | 34 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 38 | 5 |
| Oct ’25 | 27 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 23 | 3 |
| Dec ’25 | 24 | 3 |
| Jan ’26 | 25 | 4 |
| Feb ’26 | 22 | 6 |
| Mar ’26 | 31 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 32 | 3 |
| May ’26 | 69 | 4 |
| Jun ’26 | 43 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 30 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 4 five-star reviews on 2026-02-07 vs avg 0.6/day weight 1
- low activity account 82 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
We had an amazing stay at the Intercontinental Barclay from 13 to 15 march. Check-in with Sharon went really smooth and she was really helpful and friendly. Lovely room, great size. Very comfy bed! So thanks again to Sharon, housekeeping staff and all the others for making our stay so pleasant!
- Sarah Dierick ★★★★★ 2025-03-20 suspicion 69
- Sebastian H. ★★★★★ 2025-05-18 suspicion 69
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 84 remaining flagged reviews.
Victor Oraham
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-07
My wife and I are usually budget travelers. For a special weekend in NYC with family, we decided to splurge a little. So glad we chose the Barclay! We had the chance to visit with some of our party who were at the Plaza on Central Park - an extremely beautiful and luxurious property, for sure - but...
JORDAN
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-07
My recent trip to New York was very pleasant due in large part to this hotel. The location was fantastic and allowed for easy Midtown exploration. Eduardo, at the Stinger Bar, will keep your company, share local suggestions,and go above and beyond when it comes to service. We will definitely come ba...
Bill
81 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Beautiful, historic hotel in a great midtown location.
Jim Kirk
610 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Maharshi Rawal
1 review
★★★★★
2026-07-13
Heather Pedraza
1 review
★★★★★
2026-06-29
Great experience. The location was great, amenities on point, and service exemplary! The staff was friendly and helpful❤️
Jacob Cruz
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-06-14
DG Investment
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2026-05-24
Not worth the money. It’s an old hotel with small rooms and thin walls. Overpriced by at least twice the amount. Service needs better organization.
Soledad Iribas
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2026-05-18
The rooms are small and the closets are tiny for the price! The breakfast area is small for the number of guests! Every day there's a line like you're waiting to get into the movies! Once you sit down, the service is a disaster! The waiters are incredibly rude and constantly trying to kick you out!...
Bethany Henry
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-08
We had such a lovely stay at this location. The staff have been attentive overall - but Mario & Anthony at The Parlour Bar are especially superb. They indulged our love of gin, sharing their knowledge of gin as well as the history of the property and surrounding area. We couldn’t have been more gra...
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