THE PULI HOTEL AND SPA, Shanghai

The Puli Hotel And Spa - A 5-star urban resort with Michelin dining, 25-meter infinity pool, and Jing'An Park views

Located between Nanjing West Road and YanAn Road, this luxury Shanghai hotel features 229 rooms with dark wood interiors, white bedding, and soapstone bathtubs overlooking the cityscape. The Puli Hotel And Spa houses the Michelin-starred PHÉNIX restaurant, offering French cuisine and a wine selection of 250 labels, while the 32-meter Long Bar serves handcrafted cocktails. The Health Club includes a 25-meter heated infinity pool facing Jing'An Park, a TECHNOGYM-equipped fitness center, experiential showers, and China's first UR SPA offering VALMONT treatments. Five event spaces accommodate gatherings of up to 150 guests, including the 442.9 ft^2 Garden Terrace. All rooms feature 32-inch LCD TVs, Bose music systems, Nespresso machines, and rain showers. The Puli provides direct access to Réel Department Store and sits 10 minutes' walk from Jing'an Temple, with connections to subway lines 2, 7, and 14.

Pros

The 105-foot Long Bar attracts creative professionals with extensive wine and champagne selections

Treatments include unique offerings like chrysanthemum tea wraps and rose tea scrubs

Health Club features micro bubble baths and three-in-one whirlpool

Each bedroom includes Bang & Olufsen BEOPLAY M5 wireless speakers

Cons

Located 31 mile from Pudong International Airport

Some rooms face busy city thoroughfares rather than park views