InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new hotel in Westminster, London.

Located in the former Queen Anne's Chambers government building, InterContinental London Westminster features 256 guestrooms including a Penthouse, 14 one-bedroom suites and 30 studio suites.

IHG has secured a 20-year management deal with Splendid Hotel Group to operate the property, which will join the company's Park Lane property as the second InterContinental property to open in the capital.

Facilities include a 24-hour gym, 702 sq m ( 7,556sq ft) of banquet space including eight meeting rooms and Blue Boar Smokehouse-branded restaurant.