The PuLi Hotel and Spa
"A glass tower with fabulous city views and friendly service, the PuLi provides sanctuary from the chaos of downtown Shanghai, despite its construction-heavy JingAn district location. The look—quite like modern Shanghai—is sleek and contemporary, with subtle Chinese details: The striking 105-foot lobby doubles as the Long Bar, with glossy floors, shades-of-gray naive portraits by native artist Li Jing Bin, vases, and floor-to-ceiling light panels, and has an outdoor terrace. The 229 stylish rooms and suites are large—starting at 484 square feet—and well laid-out. The open-plan studio room has a wood-lattice screen separating the entrance hall from the main bedroom/living room, furnished with a sofa; a glass panel with Chinese silk divides the bedroom from the bathroom, which has a tub backed by a limestone-tiled wall in addition to a walk-in shower. The free minibar (including wine and mineral water in Club Floor rooms) is a welcome perk. An international crowd of creative types gather for dinner at PHÉNIX eatery & bar under Chef Pierrick Maire. Don't miss a stunning indoor infinity pool looking out over JingAn Park and treatments at UR SPA." - dan goodin
