The Pu-Li Hotel & Spa in Shanghai (1 other) – China (7 others)

the hotel: PuLi is something new on the urban front – a cutting edge contemporary hotel in the heart of the city that doubles as an oasis and a retreat.
the room: The guest rooms are unusual not just in their balance between East and West, but also in that they manage to feel more like a funky apartment than a hotel room.
the bar: At 32m long the long bar is exactly what it says; one of the longest bars in Asia, dominated by a massive expanse of glass providing an engaging view over Jing An Park.
the restaurant: Jing An, the epicurean signature restaurant of PuLi is distinguished by two outstanding features, the expansive view over Jing An Park and the cuisine of Chef Dane Clouston.
the location: An urban resort, in the heart of Shanghai.
the pool: A generous 25m lap infinity indoor pool with picturesque views across the park.

You absolutely must…

Must Eat
Shanghai is probably one of the best food cities in Asia. Age old eateries are the ones to try. Wonder along the food streets of Huang He Road or Yu Nan Road or ask the PuLi concierge.

Must Shop
Shopping is as good as the eating. All the top design labels are here but they are the same as elsewhere. So ramble instead through Yu Garden Bizarre and Tian Zi Fang for local art, jewellery and souvenirs.

Must Visit
Shanghai museum is a must, the cultural legacy for this ancient land is engaging and fascinating.

About The Pu-Li Hotel & Spa

The Whole Story

A haven of calm and beauty amidst the chaos of China’s largest city.

The PuLi is something new on the urban front – a cutting edge contemporary hotel in the heart of the city that doubles as an oasis and a retreat. Visually the look is definitely Mandarin Modern – a completely contemporary interpretation of the spatial values, colours and materials that typify Chinese tradition.

Although it is not immediately evident, heritage and tradition play an important role in the make up of PuLi. It is without a doubt a sleekly modern, stylishly pared down place but there are traces throughout – from Han Dynasty Dogs to Qing Dynasty five claw dragons depicted on porcelain plates, to the Chou symbols in traditional brass incense burners – that remind you that you are in an ancient land with great cultural heritage.

Jing An, the epicurean signature restaurant of PuLi is distinguished by two outstanding features. One is an expansive view over Jing An Park, an unexpected amount of green in a city more known for its unrelentingly urban landscape, and the other is the cuisine of Chef Dane Clouston. The menu is modular, allowing guests to build their own experience and the style is like the rest of PuLi, sensuously sophisticated with a low key nod to Chinese heritage.

The guest rooms are unusual not just in their balance between East and West, and the juxtaposition of tradition vs. modernity, but also in that they manage to feel more like a cosy apartment than a hotel room.

The Rooms

209 rooms and 20 suites are unusual not just in their balance between East and West, and the juxtaposition of tradition vs. modernity, but also in that they manage to feel more like a funky apartment than a hotel room.

There are seven categories of rooms ranging from the smallest at 45m sq to the largest Jing An suite of 130m sq each come complete with flat screen LCD TVs, Nespresso machines, Bose Wave music systems and DVD players. As for the bathroom enjoy bathtubs with stunning views over the Shanghai skyline and separate rainforest showers.