The Hari London, The Hari Hong Kong and the forthcoming The Hari Singapore are set to join IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection later this year, extending a strategic relationship between IHG and the Harilela Group that spans more than five decades.

The repositioning will bring three properties from The Hari portfolio into IHG's collection of independent luxury and boutique hotels while allowing the brand to retain its distinctive identity, design philosophy and locally rooted guest experiences.

The partnership will extend the relationship between the Harilela Group and IHG to six hotels across Asia and Europe. When The Hari Singapore opens in spring 2027, it will become the first Vignette Collection property in Singapore, marking a new market for the collection.

Vignette Collection is designed for independent luxury and boutique properties that wish to maintain their individual character while gaining access to IHG's global scale and loyalty programme. Participating hotels are required to meet criteria focused on design, guest experience and positive community impact.

For The Hari, the partnership aligns with the brand's focus on creating distinctive stays connected to the culture, art and communities of their respective destinations.

Dr Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Group and founder of The Hari brand, said the brand reflects a longstanding hospitality philosophy centred on genuine service, design and local connections. He added that joining Vignette Collection will preserve The Hari's character while connecting it with a wider global community of travellers seeking individuality and authenticity.

Designed by British interior designer Tara Bernerd, The Hari properties feature layered interiors and rotating art collections showcasing established and emerging local artists. The hotels also offer destination-focused experiences designed to take guests beyond conventional sightseeing.

In London, insider guides to Belgravia help guests explore the neighbourhood, while experiences such as The Hari Neighbourhood Guide Audio Tour provide further insight into the destination. In Hong Kong, Wan Chai By Night introduces guests to local stories, traditions and lesser-known experiences.

The brand's community focus is also reflected through initiatives such as the annual The Hari Art Prize, which supports emerging artistic talent, alongside EarthCheck certifications and ongoing charity partnerships.

The Hari London opened in 2016, followed by The Hari Hong Kong in 2020. The Hari Singapore is currently scheduled to open in spring 2027.

Commenting on the partnership, Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said Vignette Collection currently has more than 80 open and pipeline hotels and is progressing towards its ambition of exceeding 100 hotels within its first decade. He added that welcoming The Hari portfolio will mark the collection's Singapore debut while strengthening its presence in London and Hong Kong.

The addition of The Hari properties further expands Vignette Collection's presence in key international destinations while giving the independent luxury brand access to IHG's broader distribution and loyalty ecosystem.