The Puli Hotel and Spa
Style Flash in the Han
Setting Perched by Jing'An Park
Secluded behind reclaimed grey brick walls, Shanghai’s The Puli Hotel and Spa is a serene retreat in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Pared-back contemporary design teamed with seductive oriental accents, handsome dining and drinking dens, a tempting tea-themed spa and a host of cutting-edge extras make this a must for savvy travellers.
Need to know
- Rooms 229, including 20 suites.
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Rates
Double rooms from $328.41 (CNY2,080), excluding tax at 15 per cent.
Prices have been converted from the hotel's local currency (CNY2,080), via XE.com, using today's exchange rate.
- More details Rates include breakfast and minibar soft drinks.
- Facilities Slinky spa with gym, sauna, steamroom and Jacuzzis, library, gardens, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, iPod dock and Bose speakers, free soft drink minibar, Nespresso coffee machine.
- Poolside The slender 25m infinity pool is tiled with slate and teal mosaic and flanked by a row of oversized day-beds. Lofty picture windows look out over the park.
- Check-out Midday; check-in, 2pm, but both are flexible subject to availability. Club Floor guests can have check-in/out times adjusted to suit their flights (between 6am and 11pm).
- Children This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home! More...
- Also There are some designated smoking rooms.
Food and drink at The Puli Hotel and Spa
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Hotel restaurant
Spread through three interconnecting dark-wood pavilions overlooking its namesake park, award-winning Jing’An Restaurant is all rich hardwoods, eastern objets d’art, handspun rattan and silk upholstering. Hot-shot New Zealand chef Dane Clouston invites guests to select their favourite ingredients before whipping them up a bespoke dinner. Ingenious creations include foie gras with smoked chocolate, caramelised ox cheek with green tomatoes, and coconut panna cotta with watermelon. Breakfast here in the restaurant, in your room, or order it to go.
- Dress code Smartly styled and elegantly understated – just like the surroundings.
- Top table Book a table by the wall of windows for romantic views over Jing’An Park.
- Last orders The kitchen serves until 10pm and the Long Bar mixes drinks until 1am.
- Room service Available around the clock, offering breakfast, light bites, main courses and sweet treats.
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Hotel bar
Running the length of the lobby, the 32-metre sunken Long Bar boasts Shanghai’s most extensive by-the-glass wine list. Nab a spot on the cushioned day-beds or perch at the bar and take in the grandeur and bustle of the hotel lobby while you sip the signature Sichuan Spice cocktail – it has a real kick.
The Puli Hotel and Spa 1 ChangDe Road, JingAn District, Shanghai, 200040
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Smith extra at The Puli Hotel and Spa
Fresh fruit and chocolates on arrival
In the know
Our favourite rooms
Although not the biggest abodes, we love the corner Grand Studios, which have expansive views of the park and city from the king-size bed, living area and bath tub. There’s also a lovely window seat with a tea set at the ready. All of these polished pads are filled with an astute mix of modern dark wood furniture, Han Dynasty statues and incense holders, slender lamps and sliding silk screens. Tech-heads will love the home cinema system.
Packing tips
A yoga kit for dawn t’ai chi sessions in Jing’An Park, Mrs Smith’s Shanghai Tang cheongsam and Mr Smith’s Alfred Dunhill blazer for after-dark assignations. Don’t bother with multiple handsets or global roaming fees – dual-sim mobile phones are provided in all Club Rooms and suites.
Also
Thai spa specialists Anantara lend their healing hands to Puli’s pampering, dishing out some of the best massages in town, as well as a nifty treatment menu inspired by the restorative power of tea in treatments such as green tea wraps, white tea scrubs and rose tea beautification packages.
