In Brief: The Hari’s three hotels in London, Singapore, and Hong Kong will join IHG’s Vignette Collection, enabling the properties to benefit from IHG’s global distribution and loyalty platform while maintaining their individual identities.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a landmark three-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group, a Hong Kong-based hotel development and management company with a portfolio spanning across Asia and Europe.
Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Hari London and 210-room The Hari Hong Kong will join IHG’s luxury & lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection, alongside the conversion of 324-room Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre into The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection.
The agreement reflects a partnership that has evolved over more than five decades, with Harilela Group and IHG now collaborating across six hotels. Alongside The Hari portfolio, the relationship includes Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Hong Kong which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, Holiday Inn Express Changzhou Center and Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom.
For Vignette Collection, the addition of three independently spirited hotels, in three global gateway cities, including The Hari’s debut in Singapore, marks an important milestone. These additions strengthen Vignette Collection’s growing presence of over 80 open and pipeline hotels worldwide.
As IHG’s luxury & lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection brings together distinctive hotels in destinations to remember, united by a shared vision of offering a more authentic way to travel. The Hari Hotels embodies Vignette Collection hallmarks of ‘Memorable Rituals’ and ‘A Means For Good’ in initiatives such as The Hari Art Prize.
Rajit Sukumaran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia & Pacific, IHG said: “It is a privilege to celebrate more than five decades of partnership with Harilela Group. Since opening Holiday Inn Golden Mile over 50 years ago, we have built a relationship founded on trust, shared ambition and a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality.
“Today’s announcement reaches an exciting new milestone as we extend our portfolio to six hotels in five world class travel destinations, a testament to what we have achieved together.
“This landmark agreement introduces Vignette Collection to one of the world’s most strategically important gateway cities and expands its presence in both London and Hong Kong. The Hari Hotels are renowned for their distinctive and understated luxury stays, making them a natural fit for Vignette Collection. We look forward to welcoming guests to these unique hotels when they open.”
Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO, Harilela Group said: “We have a clear and ambitious vision for The Hari brand with plans to expand its footprint in major international destinations. The Hari Hotels embody a relaxed elegance punctuated by eccentricity, wit, culture and genuine heartfelt hospitality.
“Bringing our three The Hari Hotels into Vignette Collection provides a unified brand partnership opportunity, and a powerful platform for growth, combining the hotel’s individuality with the scale, global reach and commercial strength of IHG. We are confident that this partnership will further elevate the guest experience, while driving strong performance and long-term value for our hotels.”
Vignette Collection is tracking ahead of the ambition to reach more than 100 hotels within its first decade. Recent openings include The One Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection, Palm Springs Hotel Chengdu, Vignette Collection and CIEL Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, the world’s tallest hotel. Upcoming additions include Mangala Estate Kuantan, Vignette Collection and Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection.
About The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection
The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection will be a conversion of the existing 324-room Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, which opened in 1985 and is IHG’s longest-operating hotel in Singapore. The hotel is currently undergoing a significant transformation with world-renowned British designer Tara Bernerd, whose portfolio includes The Hari London and The Hari Hong Kong, overseeing the design of the hotel.
Located in the heart of Singapore’s renowned Orchard Road precinct and moments from the historic Emerald Hill precinct, the hotel benefits from year-round demand driven by regional leisure travellers, high-spending shoppers, and extended-stay international guests. Its prime location offers excellent connectivity to Marina Bay, Civic District, and Changi Airport. The Hari Singapore, Vignette Collection will welcome guests in 2027.
About The Hari London, Vignette Collection
Located in the heart of Belgravia, one of London’s most prestigious and sought-after neighbourhoods, the 85-room The Hari London, Vignette Collection offers a sophisticated residential-style experience.
The hotel enjoys proximity to iconic luxury and cultural attractions including Knightsbridge, Sloane Street, and Hyde Park, making it an ideal choice for discerning leisure travellers seeking an intimate stay that is within easy reach of London’s key tourism, retail, and entertainment districts.
The Hari London, Vignette Collection
About The Hari Hong Kong, Vignette Collection
The 210-room The Hari Hong Kong, Vignette Collection is situated in Wan Chai, a vibrant and evolving district connecting Causeway Bay and Admiralty. Ideally positioned between the city’s commercial centre and premier leisure and dining precincts, the hotel appeals to both international business and leisure travellers offering a contemporary urban retreat that connects seamlessly to Hong Kong’s leading shopping, cultural, and waterfront attractions.
The Hari Hong Kong, Vignette Collection, Exterior
