IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal to its growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Redefining a quintessentially 19th Century Château, this individualist property is just 30 minutes by train from Paris and promises an enchanting escape that feels worlds apart from the fast-paced French capital.
InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal blends storied history with the natural beauty of northern France, positioned amidst the renowned forests in Hauts-de-France. A transformative renovation project has thoughtfully restored the building’s original heritage, whilst introducing an elegantly restorative design, tailored for today’s modern luxury guest.
Built in the early 20th century, the original building of Château Mont Royal is in the Louis XVI architectural style and designed by Guillaume Tronchet. The palace’s first owner Fernand Halphen was said to have commissioned the building to offer his wife “a view which enchanted her”. Today, guests of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal can continue to be enchanted by this very same vista.
The hotel’s 109 guest rooms and suites have been redesigned to instil a sense of calm and elegance, with interiors inspired by the beauty of 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 which overlook the luscious surroundings.
The château’s former music salon is now the setting for gourmet 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 now a warm and inviting eatery for business lunches, romantic dinners, or drinks with friends. The menu across the hotel’s two signature restaurants – L’Opéra and Le Stradivarius – reimagine classical French dishes and celebrate the region’s resplendent seasonal produce. Chef Cédric Jean-Charles presents classic French dishes, complemented by a curation of fine wines.
Spa Biologique Recherche – in partnership with the celebrated French cosmetics brand, Biologique Recherche – offers a dedicated sauna and wellness rooms, providing tailored treatments and rejuvenating therapies such as the Skin Instant Lab. This diagnostic experience employs five advanced sensors to assess hydration, elasticity, pigmentation, and more, enabling treatments to be precisely personalised to each guest’s unique skin profile.
Chantilly, nestled in the picturesque Oise region of Northern France just 50 kilometres from Paris, captivates visitors with its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural beauty. At its heart lies the magnificent Château de Chantilly, a Renaissance masterpiece surrounded by expansive gardens and the serene Chantilly Forest. Chantilly is renowned around the globe for its equestrian heritage, hosting prestigious horse races and showcasing the art of horse training at the Living Museum of the Horse. Accessible via a short train ride from Paris, Chantilly beckons with its charm, making it a perfect retreat for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and gastronomes alike.
InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal joins fellow InterContinental properties in France including Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Paris, and is IHG’s third luxury opening in France in the past five years, following InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu in 2019, and Kimpton Paris St Honoré in 2021.
InterContinental Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal is now open with rooms starting at €330 per night.
See ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/chantilly/parcl/hoteldetail
