The PuLi Hotel and Spa

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