Your stay — PuLi Hotel
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The Property — PuLi Hotel
The PuLi Hotel is a no-frills, practical three-star in central Shanghai, near the Jing’an Temple metro. The lobby feels like a functional transit hub: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area with a water cooler. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean bed, reliable Wi-Fi, and easy access to the metro — not those after boutique charm or a concierge who remembers your name.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai was a minor fishing village until the 1840s, when the Treaty of Nanking opened it to foreign trade and spawned the International Settlement. That era left a legacy of early 20th-century Art Deco and neoclassical buildings along the Bund. Since the 1990s, Pudong’s skyline has shot up with futuristic towers like the Oriental Pearl Tower. Today the city thrives as a global financial hub, yet its old lane houses (lilong) survive in central enclaves, hosting hip cafes and galleries.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
October and November are best: mild temperatures (15-22°C), low humidity, and clear skies. Spring (April) also works well with plum blossoms and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is October (National Day holiday, 1-7 Oct) and late September. Hotel prices can double. The Shanghai Tourism Festival in September draws big crowds, but October’s Golden Week floods the city.
Budget shoulder season
Shoulder months are late March-April and early November. You’ll find 20-30% discounts on rooms, pleasant weather (12-18°C), and half the crowds. May can also be quiet except Labour Day.
Weather & packing
July in Shanghai is brutally hot and humid (30-35°C, 80%+ humidity), with frequent afternoon downpours. Pack only light, breathable cotton or linen; bring a compact umbrella and a small towel for sudden sweat.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- Shanghai’s Metro Line 14 has a new interchange at Jing’an Temple (Dec 2024), cutting journey times to Pudong Airport by about 15 minutes.
- A major bike-sharing dock closure along Nanjing Road (summer 2025) has forced tourists onto buses; walking remains efficient for the Bund-Huangpu corridor.
- Several lilong on Changle Road (near the French Concession) were renovated into pop-up art spaces in early 2025; expect temporary closures for private events through July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to PuLi Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor above the 10th, facing away from the main street (the building's rear side) to reduce traffic noise from Nanjing Road or Yan'an Elevated Road. The PuLi is a medium-rise hotel; higher floors here get better light and less street rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on floors 1-3, which are closest to street level and the lobby/restaurant area. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift bank — the elevator beeping and hallway chatter carry here.
Best views
Rooms facing south-west offer a glimpse of the Jing'an skyline and the gated residential area, rather than the busy road. East-facing rooms see the hotel's own courtyard garden, which is pleasant but less open. North views are directly onto Yan'an Road — avoid unless you like traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 8 to 12 are the quietest: they're high enough to get above ground-level noise but not near any rooftop machinery. The hotel has a small footprint, so upper floors on the east side also help buffer noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is a real issue: the hotel is on Yan'an Elevated Road, a major Shanghai thoroughfare with heavy traffic from early morning until late night. Construction in the neighbouring blocks can also be sporadic. The hotel's double-glazing helps but isn't total — hence asking for a higher rear-facing room.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 3pm when the road traffic eases slightly; ask the front desk to confirm your room isn't above the side alley where delivery trucks unload in the mornings. 2. The hotel has no parking — use the nearby Kerry Centre garage or metro line 8 to get there; it's a short walk from Jing'an Temple station.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — PuLi Hotel
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for all guests on unlimited devices. Speed typically 100 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up. No login constraints; password provided at check-in.
Two passenger lifts serving all seven guest floors. No stairs-only sections; the historic 1920s facade is integrated but lifts reach all areas.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app (100+ titles) on hotel iPads or personal device. No printed newspapers delivered. Building is a striking modern glass tower attached to a preserved 1930s shikumen lane house facade.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop available at bell desk. Late check-out until 14:00 subject to half-day rate (CNY 600 plus tax); later check-out charges full night rate.
Complimentary for check-in day and up to 24 hours after check-out. Longer storage charged at CNY 50 per bag per day.
Step-free access from street level to lobby via ramped entrance. Wheelchair-accessible rooms available on floors 2-4. Narrower corridors in the 1930s facade section limit wheelchair turning space. No hearing-impaired alarm systems in standard rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Jing'an Kerry Centre (300m walk), open 24h, CNY 20 per hour / CNY 160 overnight. No EV charging on-site; nearest public charger at Jing'an Kerry Centre (5 units, 7kW).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require credit card guarantee. Incidental hold of CNY 500 per night at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 静安寺 (409 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 大雄宝殿 (418 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: 居士林 (887 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: 新恩堂 (993 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
芮欧百货 — 156 m · ~2 min walk
静安公园 — 175 m · ~2 min walk
蔡元培故居 — 504 m · ~6 min walk
光影车间 — 740 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 745 m · ~9 min walk
Guoda Drugstore — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
可的 — 290 m · ~4 min walk
静安寺 — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux as they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in malls and hotels; Amex less common; UnionPay is universal. Mobile pay (Alipay/WeChat Pay) is standard—set up a local account or use your bank's QR code if available.
Not expected or customary; rounding up a taxi fare or leaving small change is fine but unnecessary.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular latte from a chain café costs around 25-30 yuan.
A bowl of noodles or a set meal from a local shop runs 15-25 yuan.
A main dish at a modest neighbourhood restaurant, like stir-fried greens with rice, costs about 20-30 yuan.
Near metro stations and market lanes, you'll find jianbing (savoury crepes) and skewers for 5-15 yuan each.
Common budget supermarkets are Yonghui, Lianhua, and Hema (part of Alibaba, slightly pricier but fresh).
Check Nanjing Road's pedestrian section for mid-range brands and the Qipu Road wholesale market for cheap clothing.
A single metro ride costs 3-7 yuan; a 24-hour pass is 18 yuan. Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport (7 yuan) or the cheaper Maglev train if you have a flight ticket (40 yuan vs 50 regular).
1) Avoid taxis during peak hours—metro is faster and cheaper. 2) Eat at noodle shops or food courts in office buildings for value. 3) Use Alipay-linked city transport cards to save on single fares.
Good to know — Shanghai
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.79 · CNY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shanghai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at PuLi Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 745 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Guoda Drugstore — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Local transit throughout Shanghai → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis area
💡 Cheapest option but slower. Use WeChat app for real-time bus tracking. Download Shanghai Public Transportation app. Bus 71, 135 serve the hotel area.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Pacific Hotel, Huangpu District
💡 Use official taxi stands or DiDi app to avoid overcharging. Peak hours 7-9am and 5-7pm can double travel time.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
💡 Use official taxi stand at airport terminal. Ask driver for receipt (收据). Peak hour traffic (7-9am, 5-7pm) can extend journey to 90 mins.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Tianhe/Huangpu central locations
💡 Budget-friendly with luggage space. Stops at major stations but requires local knowledge to reach Pacific Hotel exactly.
Novotel Shanghai Atlantis → Throughout Shanghai
💡 Get a Shanghai Public Transportation Card (rechargeable). Metro Line 2 & 10 nearby. Most reliable for city navigation. English signage available.
Throughout Shanghai central districts → Jing'an Temple Station - nearest to hotel
💡 Buy a Shanghai Metro card (交通卡) at convenience stores. Line 2 is circular and connects major attractions. Hotel location is premium for metro access.
Pudong International Airport shuttle terminals → Various drop-off points near East Nanjing Road
💡 Most economical option. Less convenient than alternatives; transfers required. English signage limited—use offline maps.
Airport transfer to Guangzhou South Station → Huangpu District via Metro/Taxi
💡 Efficient for connections to other cities. Requires additional metro/taxi to Pacific Hotel. Best for multi-city trips.
Baiyun Airport South Station → Tiyu West Station or nearby metro stops
💡 Most affordable option. Get Yangcheng card for unlimited transfers. Line 3 connects directly to Huangpu district metro stations.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Use official taxi stands at airport terminals. Avoid unmarked taxis. Download Didi app (Chinese Uber) for app-based booking with fixed prices.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Fastest airport option. Take Maglev to Longyang Road Station (8 mins, 50 CNY), transfer to Metro Line 2 toward Pudong International Airport, exit at Nanjing Dong Road Station (5 min walk to hotel).
Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station → Jing'an Temple Metro Station (Line 2/7), walk to hotel
💡 Fastest option if timing aligns. Use Shanghai Metro app for navigation. Hotel is 5-min walk from Jing'an Temple station on East Nanjing Road.
About Shanghai
Wikipedia ↗
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 30,050,000 in the urban area as of 2026, thus making it China's most populous city and more broadly the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Y...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at PuLi Hotel?
Request a high floor above the 10th, facing away from the main street (the building's rear side) to reduce traffic noise from Nanjing Road or Yan'an Elevated Road. The PuLi is a medium-rise hotel; higher floors here get better light and less street rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at PuLi Hotel?
Avoid any room on floors 1-3, which are closest to street level and the lobby/restaurant area. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift bank — the elevator beeping and hallway chatter carry here.
Is PuLi Hotel noisy?
Street noise is a real issue: the hotel is on Yan'an Elevated Road, a major Shanghai thoroughfare with heavy traffic from early morning until late night. Construction in the neighbouring blocks can also be sporadic. The hotel's double-glazing helps but isn't total — hence asking for a higher rear-facing room.
Which rooms have the best views at PuLi Hotel?
Rooms facing south-west offer a glimpse of the Jing'an skyline and the gated residential area, rather than the busy road. East-facing rooms see the hotel's own courtyard garden, which is pleasant but less open. North views are directly onto Yan'an Road — avoid unless you like traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at PuLi Hotel?
1. Check in after 3pm when the road traffic eases slightly; ask the front desk to confirm your room isn't above the side alley where delivery trucks unload in the mornings. 2. The hotel has no parking — use the nearby Kerry Centre garage or metro line 8 to get there; it's a short walk from Jing'an Temple station.
What time is check-in at PuLi Hotel?
Check-in at PuLi Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does PuLi Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for all guests on unlimited devices. Speed typically 100 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up. No login constraints; password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at PuLi Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near PuLi Hotel?
A bowl of noodles or a set meal from a local shop runs 15-25 yuan.
What is the cheapest way to get around from PuLi Hotel?
A single metro ride costs 3-7 yuan; a 24-hour pass is 18 yuan. Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport (7 yuan) or the cheaper Maglev train if you have a flight ticket (40 yuan vs 50 regular).
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
October and November are best: mild temperatures (15-22°C), low humidity, and clear skies. Spring (April) also works well with plum blossoms and fewer tourists.
Top Attractions in Shanghai
💡 Queue by 9am on weekends—popular for good reason. Focus on the bronze gallery (2nd floor).
💡 Walk north from Nanjing Road to avoid crowds; see the old custom house clock up close.
💡 Go before 8am to see locals practicing swordplay, ballroom dancing, and calligraphy on the pavement.
💡 Check if the building has an exhibition opening on weekends—free wine and canapés often included.
💡 Skip the ticket for the garden itself—wander the zigzag bridge and alleys for the same atmosphere.