The PuLi Hotel and SpavsThe Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The PuLi Hotel and Spa is preferred by most writers compared to The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. The PuLi Hotel and Spa has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 14 sources such as Rough Guide, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
The PuLi Hotel and Spa Show All Reviews
No.1 Changde Road, Shanghai 200040
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"You won't find a more comfortable quiet oasis in the middle of Shanghai's concrete jungle." Full review
Concierge
"If it's instant impressions that count, PuLi has the requisite X factor."
Fodor's
"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
Star Service
"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
Time Out
"Part boutique hotel, part spa, the PuLi opened in 2009 as Shanghai's first 'urban retreat'." Full review
BlackBook
"Luxury hotel in the heart of JingAn District prides itself on offering the best "urban zen" experience in this bustlin' town."
Rough Guide
"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."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The sophisticated PuLi Hotel and Spa exudes a vibe that’s more akin to a spa." Full review
The Telegraph
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
Afar Magazine
"The self-proclaimed first urban luxury resort in Shanghai has a polished, cool contemporary feel, mixing eastern and western sensibilities." Full review
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai Show All Reviews
No.1376 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Still tenaciously guarding its position as Shanghai's top choice hotel for many business travelers and world leaders." Full review
Concierge
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton was the city's first luxury hotel when it opened in 1998."
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Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining: There are four house restaurants to choose from, including Palladio, which serves modern Italian dishes in a formal setting.
Fodor's
"Outstanding facilities and a prime location in the Shanghai Centre have made the Portman Ritz-Carlton one of the city's most desirable destinations for more than a decade." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Portman combines smooth luxury with a bustling location in the Jing An district, surrounded by a wealth of sightseeing and dining choices."
DK Eyewitness
"Thoughtful and attentive service intelligently anticipates guests' needs, with discretion when required."
Star Service
"This hotel is respected foremost for its location on Shanghai's swankiest street in Puxi and is most commonly known by taxi drivers and locals as the Portman." Full review
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Connecting rooms are available on request.
Gayot
"Boasting a location on famous Nanjing Xi Lu near the historic Bund, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai provides downtown convenience and refined style."
Time Out
"Housed in Jingan's Shanghai Centre, with a medical clinic, supermarket, and multiple cafes on tap, the original Ritz-Carlton is hard to beat for location, quality of service or excellent facilities." Full review
BlackBook
"Something of a Puxi standard-setter, the Ritz-Carlton has long been a favored VIP and CEO hangout."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai opened as the brand’s first branch in China and has become Shanghai’s largest hotel, with 610 rooms." Full review