Shanghai, China
The PuLi Hotel and Spa: Shanghai’s original urban resort sanctuary overlooking Jing’an Park with One-Michelin-Star PHÉNIX and UR SPA
Overlooking the tranquil bamboo groves and ancient banyan trees of historic Jing’an Park in the heart of Shanghai’s bustling Jing’an district in China, The PuLi Hotel and Spa opened in 2009 as China’s first true ‘Urban Resort’. Designed by renowned Indonesian architecture firm Layan Design Group in collaboration with Jaya Ibrahim and operating as a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the 229-room sanctuary is an oasis of Zen serenity. Housing the One-Michelin-Starred modern French restaurant PHÉNIX eatery & bar, a breathtaking 25-metre indoor infinity swimming pool framing Jing’an Park through floor-to-ceiling glass, the Long Bar, and the tranquil UR SPA, The PuLi is Shanghai’s most peaceful luxury haven.
Arrival introduces travelers to transcendent Zen minimalism: personal hosts greet guests in the 32-metre Long Bar lobby constructed of reclaimed dark timber and cast bronze with chilled jasmine green tea. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Shanghai cultural, architectural, and shopping pursuits: stepping directly into Jing’an Park to visit the historic Jing’an Temple (steps away), browsing the ultra-luxury fashion boutiques along West Nanjing Road, walking through the French Concession’s tree-lined avenues (10 minutes away), visiting The Bund and Yu Garden (15 minutes away), swimming in the 25-metre indoor infinity pool framing the park greenery, relaxing in the UR SPA, and reserving dinner at One-Michelin-Starred PHÉNIX.
Urban living balances Shanghai energy with holistic wellness: the UR SPA features private treatment suites, vitality pools, Finnish saunas, steam rooms, and therapies utilizing organic Comfort Zone and Cha Ling skincare (harnessing rare Pu’er tea extracts). Dining is exceptional: One-Michelin-Starred modern French gastronomy at PHÉNIX eatery & bar (celebrating seasonal ingredients and fine French wines), all-day dining and afternoon tea at the 32-metre Long Bar, and craft cocktails overlooking the reflection pool on the Garden Terrace.
Accommodations comprise 229 rooms and luxury suites ranging from 45 to 130 square metres. Each residence features custom dark silk and timber finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows framing Jing’an Park or the Shanghai skyline, plush king beds, and open-plan slate bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs placed against floor-to-ceiling glass.
Design purists, business leaders, and luxury travelers seeking Shanghai’s original urban resort, One-Michelin-Star PHÉNIX dining, and 25m park-view pool in Jing’an should book The PuLi Hotel and Spa without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic airport chain hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,400 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 1,980 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Changde Road, walk into the dark-timbered lobby, and pull up a seat at the 32m Long Bar.
- Check into your Grand Studio, soak in the tub overlooking Jing’an Park, and unpack.
- Dine on modern French cuisine at PHÉNIX.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 4.4k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Original Shanghai Urban Resort Zen
Guests revere the Layan design, 25m park-view pool, Jing’an Park serenity, One-Michelin-Star PHÉNIX, and 32m Long Bar.
PHÉNIX Dining & UR SPA
Reviewers consistently praise the food at PHÉNIX, Cha Ling tea spa treatments, free minibar, and tranquil ambiance.
Guests Warn
Jing’an Park Green Oasis
Visitors love having a peaceful park outside the door in the center of bustling Shanghai.
Minimalist Luxury Design
Travelers celebrate the slate bathtubs, dark timber finishes, and mood lighting.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Shanghai’s Original Urban Resort Landmark
The PuLi
One MICHELIN Star (PHÉNIX)
MICHELIN Guide
The Leading Hotels of the World Member
The Leading Hotels of the World
In the stay
- Full access to 25m indoor pool, vitality pool, saunas, steam rooms, and 24-hour gym
- Complimentary minibar soft drinks and beer replenished daily
- Full gourmet breakfast daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Usually extra
- –PHÉNIX multi-course Michelin-starred dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –UR SPA customized Cha Ling Pu’er tea facial therapies and private chauffeured city cars
Good to Know
- The 229-room urban resort overlooks Jing’an Park in central Shanghai, China, Leading Hotels of the World.
- Includes PHÉNIX (1 Michelin Star), 25m indoor pool overlooking park, 32m Long Bar, and UR SPA.
- Located on Changde Road in Jing’an, a 30-minute drive from Hongqiao (SHA) or 50 minutes from Pudong (PVG).
Editor's Note
Book a Grand Studio overlooking Jing’an Park with a deep soaking bathtub placed directly beside floor-to-ceiling glass framing the treetops, and swim early in the morning in the 25-metre indoor infinity pool.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026