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Banyan Tree Shanghai On The BundvsThe PuLi Hotel and Spa
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The PuLi Hotel and Spa ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. The PuLi Hotel and Spa is ranked #4 in Shanghai with approval from 14 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Star Service.
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Star Service
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
No.19 Gong Ping Road, Shanghai 200085
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Starting at a sprawling 60 sq m, guest rooms are among the largest in the city." Full review
"Banyan Tree, the Southeast Asian resort chain synonymous with spas and romance, arrives in Shanghai this month with a Hongkou waterfront property just around the Huangpu bend." Full review
"If a visit to this megalopolis of 23 million feels overwhelming, then Banyan Tree’s first Shanghai property, located on the northern part of the iconic Bund waterfront, provides the ultimate escape." Full review
"Shanghai’s first Banyan Tree resort is a sleek 12-story hotel with 130 rooms." Full review
"You’ll find good value here, but if you want walking-distance location to Bund restaurants and hot spots, you should look elsewhere." Full review
The PuLi Hotel and Spa
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Time Out
BlackBook
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
No.1 Changde Road, Shanghai 200040
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"You won't find a more comfortable quiet oasis in the middle of Shanghai's concrete jungle." Full review
"If it's instant impressions that count, PuLi has the requisite X factor."
"An oasis of calm in the center of bustling Shanghai, the PuLi Hotel & Spa is billed as an urban resort with an emphasis on soothing decor and relaxing amenities." Full review
"Located in the heart of Shanghai in a prime spot by Nanjing West Road in the Jingan District, the PuLi Hotel and Spa is known as the city's first urban resort." Full review
"Part boutique hotel, part spa, the PuLi opened in 2009 as Shanghai's first 'urban retreat'." Full review
"Luxury hotel in the heart of JingAn District prides itself on offering the best "urban zen" experience in this bustlin' town."
"This attractive new hotel is coolly minimal, with a handsome library and spa attached. Rooms have wooden floors, grey slate walls and stylish if rather impractical sinks."
4 Stars
"The sophisticated PuLi Hotel and Spa exudes a vibe that’s more akin to a spa." Full review
8.0
"This glamorous city centre hotel is a favourite with the Shanghai’s fashion set, who come to shoot magazine covers in the sleek minimalist lobby." Full review
"The self-proclaimed first urban luxury resort in Shanghai has a polished, cool contemporary feel, mixing eastern and western sensibilities." Full review