Stylish, confident, and welcoming, The Hari Hong Kong melds the commercial polish of nearby Causeway Bay with the creative energy and design-forward spirit of neighbouring Wan Chai. Rising 30 storeys above Lockhart Road, the hotel comprises 210 rooms and suites, including three expansive rooftop Signature Suites. Interiors are the work of celebrated British designer Tara Bernerd, whose signature aesthetic blends warm, layered textures with an elegant, modern residential feel.
The hotel opened in 2021 as the sibling property to The Hari London, bringing the brand’s ethos of tailored hospitality and refined design to the heart of Hong Kong Island. It represents the vision of Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels, who has distilled over four decades of experience into this independent luxury brand. With its rich design language, lively dining venues, and curated art programme, The Hari Hong Kong is more than just a stylish address, it’s a cultural and social hub, and a distinctive addition to the city’s luxury hotel scene. The Luxury Editor recently checked in to experience it first-hand, read on to discover more.
Location
Situated on Lockhart Road, The Hari Hong Kong bridges the business-driven sophistication of Causeway Bay with the creative energy of Wan Chai. Just a short stroll from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Happy Valley Racecourse, the hotel places you within easy reach of some of the city’s best shopping and dining experiences. Two MTR stations Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are both around ten minutes on foot, along with Island line trams just a block away on Hennessy Road, while the Wan Chai Ferry Pier is also within easy walking distance, offering a scenic route across Victoria Harbour.
Lobby and Check In
The ground floor lobby serves as the concierge desk, where a team of doormen are on standby day and night to help with luggage and coordinating transport.
The Lounge
The Lounge on the third floor is the hotel’s social heart. Serving as the lobby and a laid-back dining and drinking destination, mid-century seating sits alongside statement artwork, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out to Lockhart Road below. By day, enjoy light lunches or the signature Afternoon Tea and as the day slips into evening, ‘Tipple Hour’ between 3-8 pm brings cocktails to the forefront, while the ‘Evening Affair’ service adds indulgence with oyster platters and a roving cocktail trolley serving up G&Ts and barrel-aged Negroni.
Art
Contemporary art is woven into the DNA of the hotel, where a rotating curated collection punctuates the hotel’s public spaces. Discover everything from surrealist photography and digital installations to sculptural pieces crafted from unexpected materials, such as a hammerhead shark assembled entirely from disposable cutlery or a roller suitcase cast from solid brick. Large-scale abstract works add energy to the lounge, while thought-provoking black-and-white photography and playful mixed-media pieces create moments of surprise throughout the hotel.
The art collection is further enriched by The Hari Art Prize, an initiative founded in collaboration with London-based advisory A Space For Art. Now in its second year, the prize supports Hong Kong’s emerging creative talents, spotlighting self-taught artists and recent graduates within the first decade of their practice. The 2025 winner, Chan Ka Kiu, received a HK$100,000 cash prize for her witty and layered video work Tickle Tickle. To explore the stories behind each piece, guests can join a guided daily art tour or download The Hari’s dedicated art app for a self-guided experience.
Rooms & Suites
With 210 rooms, including three rooftop signature suites, accommodations span from the fourth to the 30th floor, providing varying vistas of the cityscape as they ascend the building. Entry-level rooms maximise space through clever design and large windows, while premium rooms offer generous proportions. Décor features earthy, calming tones accented by bronze fixtures and wooden detailing, creating an elegant residential feel. Bathrooms are sleek and modern and finished in arabescato marble, while the signature suites are notably special, featuring private cocktail bars, lavish bathrooms with standalone tubs, and expansive balconies offering panoramic views from Central to Causeway Bay.
My Room During My Stay
During my stay, I was hosted in a Premium Corner Room, located on one of the uppermost floors of the hotel. Generous by Hong Kong standards, the 30 square metre (323 square foot) space is laid out in an open-plan format. A banquette sofa is positioned beside the windows, while a king-size bed sits opposite a dedicated coffee console, complete with a Nespresso machine and a daily supply of bottled water. While a complimentary welcome bottle of Neroni was a sight for sore eyes after a day exploring the city.
The Arabescato marble bathroom is serene, with a sleek, recessed vanity area, a large walk-in rainforest shower sits within its own marble-lined alcove, complete with niche shelving stocked with full-size bottles of The Hari’s signature scented toiletries by La Bottega while the open plan wardrobe helps maximise the flow of the room.
The real showstopper is without a doubt the view. With its dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows, the room captures two distinct sides of the city, one looking down over the gridded geometry of Wan Chai’s high-rises, and the other across Victoria Harbour towards Kowloon’s skyline. By day, the light pours in, and by night, the scene transforms into a glittering tapestry of lit windows and ferries tracing ribbons of light across the water.
Signature Suites
Straddling the rooftop’s 30th floor are The Hari’s three Signature Suites: The Chesham, The Library Suite, and The Hari Suite, which we had a chance to look at. This dramatic 80 square metre (860 square foot) retreat comes complete with views that stretch across Central, Victoria Harbour and all the way to The Peak. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood each room with light, and the private terrace runs along the full length of the space. The marble bathroom includes a standalone soaking tub and an enclosed walk-in rainforest shower, while jewel-toned velvet furnishings and brass details, along with a separate bedroom and living areas, make it feel more like a well-appointed city apartment than a traditional hotel suite.
Zoku Restaurant
Located on the hotel’s second floor, Zoku, meaning “clan” in Japanese, presents a refined take on contemporary Japanese dining where traditional ingredients are reinterpreted for a modern audience. The space is visually striking, with an origami-style timber ceiling and khaki pink velvet banquettes throughout.
Dinner is presented in four or six courses, taking you on a journey through Japanese flavours. We opted for the full six courses. Starting with ‘Otoshi’, a playful wooden box presentation of bite-sized canapés of crab meat topped with ikura and finely chopped chives, and crisp rice crackers layered with wagyu beef and quail egg yolks alongside a delicate miso soup served in a traditional lacquered bowl.
Then came the ‘Kaishia’. I opted for sashimi Striped Jack, a silver-skinned fish rolled and garnished with edible flowers, micro herbs and a light pickled plum dressing.
Offering one of the most memorable moments of the meal was the arrival of the wagyu sushi roll, a show-stopping dish that was finished tableside with a dramatic flourish. Each sushi piece was topped with a thin slice of wagyu beef, lightly seared with a blowtorch tableside just before serving, releasing an irresistible aroma and adding a caramelised richness to the bite. Inside, the roll combined avocado, a hint of spice, served with wasabi and pickled ginger.
For the ‘Otsumami’ course, I opted for the silken square of tofu topped with a crunchy nori crisp, while my friend chose the golden pan-fried gyozas.
For the main course, we both went for the Ishiya Bosh, a Japanese threadfin grilled fish, served whole and artfully plated with a squeeze of lime and lightly charred carrots.
And for dessert, we parted company again (but going 50/50, who cant resist sharing desserts), I chose the Caramel Sando a frozen chocolate cookie sandwich, while my dining partner opted for the Mochi Cake, cubes of soft cake drizzled with caramel sauce, alongside a quenelle of cocknut ice cream and biscuit crumb for texture.
Lucciola Restaurant & Bar
Lucciola serves as the hotel’s breakfast spot, which transforms into its elegant Italian eatery for lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes a compact yet refined buffet (complete with Prosecco) and à la carte options. I opted for my go-to of eggs Benedict.
The Terrace
Tucked just off Zoku Restaurant, The Terrace offers a serene escape throughout the day and night. Surrounded by dense planting and softly lit at night alongside towering greenery and a dramatic triple-height living wall, creates an unexpected sense of calm in the heart of Wan Chai.
Gym
The property includes a compact gym and outdoor space for yoga.
Final Thoughts
The Hari Hong Kong strikes an impressive balance between style, substance and soul. It feels both distinctly local and refreshingly international, with interiors that exude quiet confidence and a location that puts you within easy reach of the city’s best, and a culinary offering that holds its own among Hong Kong’s elite dining scene. Whether you’re in town for business, a weekend escape or looking for a base to explore Wan Chai’s creative edge, The Hari Hong Kong delivers a refined and characterful stay that stays with you long after checkout.
