Good location.....
The Intercontinental Barclay Hotel is in a great spot. Near the Waldorf, not far from Rockefeller Center or Times Square. In other words, it's within walking distance of many of the tourist hotspots, but sufficiently far from the crowds. There are many, many great restaurants within walking distance as well. 
The lobby is inviting and vibrant, but the rooms are simply average modestly upscale NYC hotel rooms. Mine was in need of a carpet shampoo (or replacement). The room was unremarkable, but high priced. While it had the necessary amenities, there was nothing to set it apart from many other hotels. That being said, very little time is spent in the room while visiting NYC.
The staff was efficient and friendly and the casual restaurant in the lobby was quite good although a bit slow.