Elite Traveler HRS 2022

ART From fully-stacked libraries in the bar area to select modern art by Tracy Emin adorning the walls, The Hari's beauty is in all the little details. Some of the art works are available to purchase, and Charlie Smedley, managing director of A Space for Art, regularly changes the on-site collection. The library is also not just for show as guests are encouraged to borrow and donate books. In response to the lockdown measures of Covid-19, The Hari had a wonderful artwork initiative to celebrate the graduating class of 2020 who were unable to present at degree shows due to lockdown. Partnering with London’s art schools, emerging artists were elected by their classmates and colleagues to present their work in the hotel.

DINE Il Pampero serves hearty Italian cuisine (with notable influences from Southern Italy) in a charming and stylish setting. For an aperitif, order one of the divine signature cocktails — the recipes are each inspired by the artwork that can be seen hanging on the restaurant’s walls. Be sure to dine on the cult classic, Caico e Pepe (handmade tagliolini with creamy pecorino cheese and pepper). The Garden Terrace is a little slice of heaven in the city: a sun-drenched spot in the summer and a cozy hideaway in winter thanks to the retractable roof. The vertical garden and twinkling lights give it a cool Secret Garden vibe, and it’s easy to spend a lazy afternoon here no matter the time of year.

THE HARI LONDON

Find The Hari hotel in London’s swish Belgravia neighborhood. The hotel’s facade is adorned with lush foliage and can be easily identified by the oversized, canary yellow bench outfront (you’ll probably recognize it as Instagram fodder for many an influencer), as well as the dog fashioned from a shrub. Inside, the boutique hotel has a decidedly relaxed vibe: it feels like you’re entering a living room, and the super-friendly staff add to the welcoming atmosphere. They’ll offer you a glass of wine while you check in, which is how all check-ins should be. CONTACT Andrew Coney, general manager, info@thehari.com, +44 207 858 0100, thehari.com The Penthouse Suite is sleek and sexy with a vampish color palette of deep purples, glossy blacks and cool grays. A statement cow-print rug is a fun focal point, and the walls are adorned with select artworks. There’s a terrace that overlooks the rooftops of the iconic white townhouses that surround the hotel and the London skyline beyond. There’s a small desk space; neat and smart storage solutions stop it feeling cluttered. But, if you’re not in town for business, you’ll find a cocktail- making kit in the suite just waiting for you to perfect your shaking skills. STAY Penthouse Suite Size 750 sq ft Nightly rate from $1,800

The Garden Terrace

Photos Jack Hardy