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InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel Offers Seasonal Summer Programming

by Kimberly Inlander

Jun 10, 2024

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With summer travel season upon us, InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel unveiled its extensive seasonal programming, including in-room camping, picnics, an NYCFC game and more.

 

“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,” said Sofia Vandaele, regional director of Operations, NYC, 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.”

 

Summer Picnic in the Park

Book a luxury picnic in nearby Central Park, curated by Pic-A-Picnic and including a picnic basket, pillows, a table set for two, floral centerpieces, a charcuterie board and Barclay NIO ready-to-drink cocktails. Guests can also tailor the menu to their liking.

 

Glamping Under the Summer Stars

Starlight Slumber Park will set up an in-room glamping experience in the Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse. Setup includes tents, pillow, fairy lights, Champagne, a cheese board, and milk and cookies for kids.

 

Summer Serenity

This two-night itinerary includes accommodations, a local welcome amenity, a V.I.P dinner reservation for two at Central Park Boathouse, breakfast in bed with bubbly, two complimentary cocktails and V.I.P. passes to Summit One Vanderbilt.

 

Kick It at The Barclay

The Barclay partners with New York City Football Club, the Major League Soccer team, and offers fans accommodations, a themed welcome amenity, two NYCFC scarves, two tickets and a gift card for concessions.

 

B Green

As the hotel has a Sustainable Hospitality program, book the B Green offer to benefit the World Sustainability Foundation, which will plant 10 trees for each package booked. Guests receive a welcome card on seeded paper that can be planted, a package-free local amenity, two CitiBike day passes and more.

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