The Hari – Belgravia, SW1

Walking through the leafy streets of Belgravia, one of London’s smartest neighbourhoods, there’s one building that can’t help but catch the eye. The Hari’s striking façade, navy and glass, is adorned with cascading foliage and lush topiary, and is a taste of the peaceful sanctuary visitors will experience when they enter its doors. Laidback luxury permeates this boutique retreat, with 85 designer bedrooms including 14 suites, all decidedly chic with plush velvet upholstery, sleek marble bathrooms and contemporary art from the likes of Tracey Emin and Mario Testino. Art has long been at the centre of The Hari, and includes its newly launched annual art prize, in collaboration with A Space For Art, which has curated the hotel’s public areas since 2016. Enveloped in crawling ivy, the Garden Terrace is a hidden gem, perfect for a lazy lunch al fresco or afternoon aperitif, and with its retractable roof and cosy heaters, it’s the ideal spot come rain or shine. Il Pampero restaurant’s Italian-inspired menu is full of delectable homemade pasta dishes. All this just a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as the city’s most prestigious shopping districts.

Doubles from £490

+44 (0)20 7858 0100; thehari.com

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