The PuLi Hotel and Spa

Phénix

"The menu here was refreshed when the current kitchen came on board in 2022. To appreciate their vision in all its glory, opt for the 6-course seafood-heavy ‘Experience Menu’, or the 5-course lacto-vegetarian ‘Garden Menu’. Meat entrees and novel creations abound in à la carte menu; try l'oeuf de poule confit – Hokkaido sea urchin with confit egg yolk and potato risotto. The short wine list sees some good selections by the glass." - Michelin Inspector

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"[Another] hotel I absolutely love, and it's been on my mind because of what's happening in Shanghai right now, is the PuLi Hotel in Shanghai. It's a really great hotel."

"This urban luxury resort in Shanghai has a polished, cool contemporary feel, mixing Eastern and Western sensibilities. Interiors lean toward dark tones and clean lines, with clever landscaping providing a sense of escape. Organic materials include liberal use of wood, stone, and marble. Large windows bring in natural light, and decor mixes contemporary with touches of traditional Chinese. Environmentally sensitive practices take multiple guises: Solar panels gather energy for hotel operation. The heatproof facade limits the need for air-conditioning. And sunshades in each room open and close automatically to let in or keep out the sun’s light and heat. Rooms also have dragon-scaled screens and cast bronze basins. Club rooms come with the perks of 24-hour check-in/check-out and butlers."

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