The most luxurious hotel built by the New York Central Railroad, The Barclay New York Hotel, remains one of the most glamorous and elegant hotels near Park Avenue. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan's East Side, you'll be staying near the exclusive shops on Fifth and Madison Avenues, as well as fine dining, Broadway theaters, the Chrysler Building, world-famous museums and the Rockefeller Center. Because of its proximity to the United Nations, nearly every major head of state has visited this hotel, including President Ronald Reagan and Nelson Mandela. It has also been the home away from home for such celebrities as Bette Davis, Marlon Brando and Ernest Hemingway.