By Mitra Nourbakhsh, Pittsburgh Business Times

Those looking to escape Pittsburgh this summer now have the option to stay at Nemacolin Resort’s newly-renovated largest hotel, The Chateau.

A press release describes the hotel as a Ritz Paris-themed building meant to “transcend guests back in time to 18^th-century France.” The space, it says, aims to embody historic garden romance and is replete with luxurious fabrics, crystal chandeliers and a live harp player.  

Nemacolin’s 2,200-acre resort located in the Laurel Highlands is home to five distinct hotels and an array of amenities. The Grand Lodge, another of the hotels, was renovated and reopened last year.

“As we grow and expand Nemacolin, we are consistently inspired to elevate our accommodations and guest offerings,” said Owner and CEO Maggie Hardy in the press release. “The Chateau was our second accommodation and is a known favorite among Nemacolin patrons and at the heart of all who experience it.”

The design and building team that brought the Chateau to life includes 84 Lumber, Martik Brothers Inc., Moncur Design Associates Inc., Gensler and King & Partners.

Nemacolin has reimagined a number of spaces inside The Chateau. Cocktail bar and cabaret venue Nightcap opened over Memorial Day weekend. PJ’s Ice Cream Parlor, which will serve Pittsburgh’s Millie’s Ice Cream, was redesigned with a retro aesthetic. The Kid’s Club now has an arcade, pool and walls that are intended to be drawn on.

The reimagined hotel will be fully unveiled this summer.

Mitra Nourbakhsh is a student at Northwestern University and one of 10 Pittsburgh Media Partnership summer interns. Mitra is interning with the Pittsburgh Business Times.