The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, PudongvsThe PuLi Hotel and Spa
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The PuLi Hotel and Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. The PuLi Hotel and Spa comes in at #4 in Shanghai with endorsements from 14 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and BlackBook.
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Show All Reviews
No.8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Its stepped, terrace strewn with large loungers has arguably the best views in Shanghai."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Pudong hotel fills the top floors of a 58-story financial district building that's a quick walk from the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower." Full review
Star Service
"The ifc Mall, a gleaming shopping center with a supermarket, restaurants and bevy of luxury brands, is just steps away." Full review
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Several suite options are in the mix, but not all have Bund views, so be sure to request accordingly.
Gayot
"At The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, guests seeking a seamlessly integrated business and leisure experience are welcomed on the upper floors of a modern 58-story tower."
Time Out
"It might be the wrong side of the river for tourists, but the Ritz-Carlton Pudong does have the advantage of occupying the top 18 floors of the Shanghai IFC mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong pays homage to Shanghai’s former Art Deco glory by putting a modern bent on it — as spots on the cutting-edge Pudong side of town are known to do." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s almost impossible to actually walk anywhere in the frenetic Pudong neighborhood, so lucky for you that Ritz-Carlton’s second Shanghai property offers plenty of reasons to stay put." Full review
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Indulge in a luxurious, hour-long ginger and jasmine foot massage at the spa, on the hotel's 55th floor.
Afar Magazine
"One of Pudong’s marquee buildings, the Cesar Pelli–designed Shanghai IFC, is the setting for this 285-room property. Occupying the top 18 floors of the South Tower, the Ritz-Carlton..." Full review
Jetsetter
"Glamorous Pudong hotel with a central location, rousing rooftop bar and destination spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This vivacious Art Deco jewel crowning a corporate skytower ticks all the boxes for a pampered east-bank stay, especially with its engaging service, blissful spa and excellent dining options." Full review
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