Luxe Escape: Chantilly Château Mont Royal

Experience a 19th-century château redefined, just 30 minutes from Paris by train, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the French capital.

By Priyal Dutta 30 Sep 2024

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The original building of Château Mont Royal was built in the early 20th century in the Louis XVI architectural style and was designed by Guillaume Tronchet.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts has added the InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal to its growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, which is now the second largest in the world. This unique property, which redefines a quintessentially 19th-century château, is just 30 minutes away by train from Paris. It provides a charming retreat that feels like a world away from the fast-paced French capital.

*The hotel features 109 guest rooms and suites*

InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal combines historical charm with the natural beauty of northern France. Nestled in the forests of Hauts-de-France, it has undergone a recent renovation project that has preserved the building's original heritage while introducing a design tailored for today's guests.

*Olivier Resta, GM of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal*

Olivier Resta, General Manager of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal, said: "It is a great honour to be the custodian of InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal – a jewel of French heritage. 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 connect them with our remarkable region's culture.”

The Château Mont Royal building was constructed in the early 20th century in the Louis XVI architectural style by Guillaume Tronchet. The first owner, Fernand Halphen, built the palace to give his wife a beautiful view. Today, InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal guests can also enjoy this enchanting vista. The hotel's 109 guest rooms and suites have been redesigned to exude elegance, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the hotel's natural surroundings, the region's equestrian traditions, and the intricacies of Chantilly lace. Each room is filled with natural light from windows, balconies, and terraces overlooking the surroundings.

*This marks IHG’s third luxury opening in France in the last five years*

The château’s former music salon is now the gourmet restaurant L'Opera. Guests can dine beneath chandeliers and sky-high ceilings. The restaurant Le Stradivarius, once the library and smoking room of the building’s original owner, Fernand Halphen, is now an eatery suitable for business lunches, romantic dinners, or drinks with friends. The hotel’s two signature restaurants – L’Opéra and Le Stradivarius – features classical French dishes that celebrate the region’s seasonal produce. Chef Cédric Jean-Charles presents classic French dishes complemented by a curated selection of wines.

*Easily reachable by a short train ride from Paris, Chantilly is an ideal destination for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and food enthusiasts alike*

Spa Biologique Recherche, in partnership with the renowned French cosmetics brand Biologique Recherche, has a sauna and wellness room. Here, guests can enjoy personalized treatments and rejuvenating therapies like the Skin Instant Lab. This diagnostic experience uses five advanced sensors to assess hydration, elasticity, pigmentation, and more. It allows treatments to be tailored to each guest's unique skin profile.

*Chantilly is well-known for its equestrian heritage, hosting horse races and showcasing the art of horse training at the Living Museum of the Horse*

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts colleagues worldwide serve as cultural connectors, helping guests immerse themselves in and explore cities and local neighbourhoods in over 70 countries where the hotels and resorts are located. At the InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal, the Concierge brings Insider Expertise to life by introducing guests to unique experiences such as the Chantilly Racetrack, known for its equine heritage, and the impressive private painting collection at the Castle of Chantilly.

*The menu at the hotel’s two signature restaurants – L’Opéra and Le Stradivarius – features classical French dishes*

Chantilly is in the Oise region of Northern France, just 50 kilometres from Paris. Its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural beauty attract visitors. The Château de Chantilly, surrounded by gardens and the Chantilly Forest, lies at its heart. Chantilly is well-known for its equestrian heritage, hosting horse races and showcasing the art of horse training at the Living Museum of the Horse. Easily reachable by a short train ride from Paris, Chantilly is an ideal destination for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and food enthusiasts alike.

*Spa Biologique Recherche, in partnership with Biologique Recherche, has a sauna and wellness room*

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is evolving completely to solidify its position. The InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal is now open, joining other InterContinental properties in France, such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Paris. This marks IHG’s third luxury opening in France in the last five years, following the InterContinental Lyon—Hotel Dieu in 2019 and the Kimpton Paris St Honoré in 2021. Rooms at the InterContinental Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal start at €330 per night.

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