At the corner of Sloane Street and Chesham Place, where Belgravia's white stucco terraces give way to a more assertive mid-century commercial grain, a ten-storey building clad in white render and dark-framed glazing presents a facade that owes more to European modernism than to its Georgian neighbours. The Hari London, which opened in 2016 under the ownership of the Hari family's Universal Hotels group, commissioned Anouska Hempel — working under her design alias Lady Weinberg — to craft interiors that channel a distinctly masculine elegance rather than the floral softness that has long dominated Belgravia hospitality. The building's steeply pitched zinc roof, visible from the street, gives the upper floors a sculptural finish that softens its otherwise rectilinear geometry. Inside, Hempel's signature control of atmosphere is everywhere legible — the lobby lounge anchored by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a tufted purple velvet sofa set against layered Persian kilims, and a burnished gold ceiling that pitches the light toward amber warmth. Guest rooms, across 85 keys, deploy cowhide rugs, quilted leather ottomans, and dark lacquered headboards flanked by brass-detailed bedside lamps, the palette swinging between deep claret and warm taupe depending on room category. The bar and restaurant, lined in dark lacquered green panels with exposed brick and geometric encaustic tile floors, carries the atmosphere of a well-worn Mayfair members' club rather than a hotel dining room.

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Located in the quintessentially British neighbourhood of Knightsbridge, The Hari is moments away from Harrods and the luxury shops of Sloane Street. It is also within walking distance of London's leading attractions, including The Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and the city's most famous museums. All 85 designer bedrooms, of which 14 are luxury suites, emanate the distinctive modern glamour created by British interior designer Tara Bernerd. Complete with plush velvet window seats, bespoke wooden flooring, Italian marble bathrooms and views of London's skyline, our sophisticated rooms ignite the feeling of a private residence - a home away from home. Our social spaces exude eclectic cool, from the members club style bar to the secret garden terrace with a window to the stars. A contemporary Italian restaurant embellished with traditional warm hospitality and humble cuisine completes The Hari experience.