IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal, a 19th-century château located in the forests of Hauts-de-France.

Built in the early 20th century and designed by Guillaume Tronchet, the original Château Mont Royal showcases a Louis XVI architectural style. A transformative renovation project has thoughtfully restored the building’s original heritage, whilst introducing an elegant new design. The hotel’s 109 guestrooms and suites feature interiors inspired by the hotel’s biophilic surroundings, the region’s equestrian traditions and the intricacies of Chantilly lace. Each room is flooded with natural light from expansive windows, balconies and terraces.

The château’s former music salon is now the setting for a restaurant, L’Opera, where guests dine beneath majestic chandeliers and sky-high ceilings. Once the library and smoking room of the building’s original owner Fernand Halphen, Le Stradivarius is a warm and inviting eatery.

Spa Biologique Recherche – developed in partnership with French cosmetics brand Biologique Recherche – offers a dedicated sauna and wellness rooms.

“It is a great honour to be custodian of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal – a jewel of French heritage,” says Olivier Resta, General Manager of the hotel. “Now reimagined for today’s modern luxury traveller, InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal is truly a remarkable property and the first countryside destination for the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand. The team and I are thrilled to welcome guests to this individualist property and to connect them with the culture of our remarkable region.”