Nice room with a great bathroom (lovely big bath), helpful staff and good location, but we felt it didn't really live up to the great reviews below. Not a bad choice though.

My partner and stayed in Pudi Boutique Hotel for three nights last week (until 21 September) in a deluxe room. It was the most luxurious hotel room we had in our week long stay in China. We especially liked the stereo system in the swiveling bar in our room. The glass-enclosed bathroom was very spacious. The shower a bit dark and the toiletries not as nice as elsewhere, but the provision of two types of bathrobes, crispy white sheets, complimentary bottled water and a handy kitchenette more than compensated.

The entrance to the hotel is at the back of the building, but staff are standing on the lookout all the time to help first time visitors. The location next to Fuxing Park and close to the restaurants and shops in the French Concession makes it ideal. Taxi's and metro are cheap and easy. The hotel staff were very helpful, translating destinations for us so that we could communicate with taxi drivers. They staff speak English well.

Facilities inlcude a small but well equipped gym. Pity that the buffet breakfast closes at 10.30 am even on a Sunday.

Would recommend this hotel to adults, looking for a bit of luxury and tranquility away from the big chain hotels.

After my mother announced to visit me in Shanghai, I really wanted to make it for her a very special experience. That fore I visited several hotels in Shanghai to find the very best. Finally I ended up with the decision for the Pudi Boutique Hotel Fuxing Park. Why? The style and the location of the hotel! The hotel is located right next to Fuxing Park at the crossing of Yandang Lu and Nanchang Lu. You can walk to Huaihai Lu within 5 minutes and reach Xintiandi by walk in less than 15 minutes.

When you arrive at the crossing you maybe won't find the hotel very quick, because the entrance is a little bit hidden. But there arrived nice hotel employees open the door and welcome you in a very dark reception area. You feel more like in a club than in a hotel, this makes it very special. After a very short check of your passport your floor manager will guide you to your room, where you first proceed the in-room check-in which is done very quick by a single signature. After wards you will be introduced to all room functions and features.

The rooms are really beautiful decorated with high-quality furniture on over 50 sqm. You feel like in a mix of art and furniture exhibition because of the very good condition of the rooms. In Shanghai you often find very hard beds which sometimes are not very comfortable for European backs. This hotel offers great soft beds and an extraordinary complimentary pillow menu. The bathroom offers plenty of space, a bathtub with massage function, a rain forest shower as well as two sinks. The desk offers a lot of space as well as complete office equipment and a printer.

Other amenities of this hotel where the outstanding service and the roof terrace, which offers a stunning view over the French Concession area as well as a outdoor jacuzzi. Your floor manager is always reachable for you and gives his very best to have yourself a pleasant stay.

The breakfast is served on the 8th floor. A small but fine buffet offers a choice of cereals, a lot of fruits, Swiss cheese and more... additionally you can order from their breakfast menu. I recommend the "champagne scrambled eggs" which makes your start of the day even more special.

My mother finally stayed two nights at the Pudi in a Studio Room and really enjoyed her time there. She had never seen anything comparable to this hotel style and it's service before.

We chose this new hotel based on reviews in tripadvisor and were not disappointed. The standard and size of the accommodation was superb for the base rate we paid, and the facilities in the room were far beyond that found in grander establishments. The friendly, helpful staff have been well trained by their new Dutch manager, who makes himself accessible to his guests. Any minor teething problems (some have been mentioned in earlier posts) are acknowledged and being resolved and should in no way discourage future travellers. This is not an hotel for backpackers on a tight budget or those chasing loyalty points in some faceless high-rise. Business travellers will be delighted with the office space, solo females with the level of security, and tourists with the haven of peace and quiet where staff address you by name. More than worth a visit.

Pudi is very close to the perfect hotel. Reception staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, you're checked in by your own personal butler and given a quick tour of everything before being shown to your room. Rooms are large and lavishly appointed (in an understated and tasteful way, apart from the Dallas-esque bar). Beds are supremely comfortable, bathrooms feature jacuzzi baths and large rainforest showers and everything you might possibly want or need has been provided. Breakfast is impressive and the location is central. However, we had a couple of issues. One was the nightclub on the ground floor - we could hear music from it unitl 2.30am one night (and we were six floors above it). To be fair, staff offered to move us to another room when we rang to ask how long it would continue, but moving room's not really a solution at 1am, and obviously is only an option when the hotel's not full. Our other issue was that the room was extremely warm and the aircon had been set for hot air only. Our final issue was that the hotel hosted a fashion show one evening which meant that breakfast on that morning finished earlier than usual, and was uncomfortable because people from the show were standing over guests, hustling them out of the dining room which was to be set up for the show. Otherwise, top marks to Pudi.

Pudi Boutique hotel is a great choice in Shanghai! The website does it no justice, as this really is a gem of a hotel!

It is a smaller boutique/design hotel, with around 50 rooms. The staff were very friendly, and very helpful in every possible way. The service is truly top notch.

Pudi is located just next to Fuxing Park, in the French Concession. It's convenient location made walking out for dinner, drinks, and shopping very easy.

The rooms are incredible in terms of decor. It was a successful marriage of modern, chic style and ammenities, with a predominately chinese feel. The entrance to each room has a large fish tank built into the wall, as well as an enormous tank in the lobby. Inside the rooms, an entire wall is windows, with a view of either the park or the street, with the blinds controlled by remote. The King bed is very comfortable, and we especially enjoyed the 'pillow menu,' where upon arriving you get to order which pillows you would like for your stay. The bathroom is stunning- a wet room for the shower, and the biggest stand along bath tub we have possibly ever seen.

Rooms are divided in half, so to speak, with a tv in the center that is on a stand that swivels around. On one side is the bedroom part, and on the other a large desk with phone, fax, printer..., some chairs to relax in, and the other side is the bed.

The top floor of Pudi is the restaurant, gym, bar, lounge, and outdoor terrace... again, all beautifully designed, very elegant, and with stellar service.

The water in Shanghai is undrinkable, and the hotel is excellent at giving plenty of bottled water to guests. Everytime we returned to our room, there would be at least six new bottles of water.

If travelling to Shanghai on either business if pleasure, Pudi is a great choice!