Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotels
Design Hotels
9.2 (853 reviews)
2 East Read Street , Baltimore , us

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slight street noise at bedtime

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
The hotel and room decor are romantic and beautiful; no cleanliness issues mentioned.
Service
9.6
Staff was very friendly and eager to help; wonderful service reported throughout guest experiences.
Location
9.14
Centrally located in Mount Vernon; great area with terrific museums and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms are stylish, luxurious, and comfortable; one of the nicest beds ever slept in.
Amenities
9.12
Love the amenities offered; vintage accents add charm.
Value for Money
9.08
Great value considering the stay and service quality; highly recommended.
Food and Beverage
9.13
The restaurant offers a fine breakfast and excellent dining options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, service, and amenities; highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a lavish stay at Ulysses, a 5-star hotel in Baltimore. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with free WiFi and a private bathroom, ensuring utmost comfort and convenience.

Entertainment and Dining
Indulge in the vibrant nightlife at the hotel's nightclub or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. Unwind in style with a flat-screen TV offering cable channels in every room.

Convenient Location
Located near top attractions like The Walters Art Museum and Baltimore - Penn Station, MD, Ulysses offers easy access to must-see destinations. The hotel's proximity to Baltimore - Washington International Airport makes travel seamless.

Book now for a luxurious and unforgettable stay at Ulysses.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BWI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 853 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Tanner couple us
8
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Carrie couple us
9
Pros:

Great location, love the decor and vibe of the hotel. Our room was cute and quiet. The bar and attached speakeasy are both really cool spaces. Staff was friendly and helpful. Easy parking nearby and lots of great restaurants in a block or two.

Cons:

My only complaint is that the water pressure in the shower was terrible. And hey maybe not something they can control.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group us
10
Pros:

The hotel is lovely. Great vibe. Room decor is unique and fun. Great restaurant, and 2 bars. Location is great! Right in the heart of Mt. Vernon. Easy to access. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We love it here!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Marc solo_traveller us
8
Great Place, furnishings and location. some water issues
Pros:

Cool Place. Great Furnishings and Location and Staff

Cons:

Water coming out of the tap was brown

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Linda family_with_children us
7
Comfortable bed in a dim and tiny room
Pros:

Design details were really neat, the bed was super comfortable, the bathroom was spacious. Felt like a nice historical place to stay.

Cons:

Most things were just so small, narrow, sparse, and dark. I felt like I needed the flashlight on my phone a few times just for normal functioning.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Birgit solo_traveller de
5
No idea why this is supposed to be a five star hotel, rather 3 stars
Pros:

Close to Walters Art Museum

Cons:

Room too dark to read
Torn bedsheets
No slippers
Design Hotel? Rather second class flew market

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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connie couple us
10
Loved it ! Would go back !
Pros:

Everything ! Location , the room was so cute and the beta was comfortable, the rooms are not super big but they are cozy and clean .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tia solo_traveller us
9
All good
Pros:

Liked decor

Cons:

elevators were complicated to use at first

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Linna solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great

Cons:

The portrait of the creepy Victorian girl in my room! I think she is still waiting on her supper >:O

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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verniseb2024 NONE
10
Great NYE experience
Pros:

The best part about NYE is celebrating at midnight. The worst part is being on the road on the way home. It was great to enjoy an NYE excursion in my own city. Though I have been to several of the on site restaurants and bars I never took the opportunity to stay at Ulysses until I purchased tickets to their NYE party. The hotel and room decor are romantic and beautiful. We were able to get dressed up, take the elevator to the party, dine, drink, and return safely to our rooms after the new year. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, service, and amenities. Street noise at bedtime was a bit of a bother but it was NYE.

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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Coastal18174945914 Couples
10
Quintessential luxury Baltimore
Pros:

Third time I've stayed here in 5 months. Love it. So Baltimore and so quirky. And of course comfortable! The vibe of the rooms and the whole place is great

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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MastodonFarm Couples Arlington, Virginia
10
A real gem
Pros:

We popped up to Baltimore for a quick weekend trip and picked Ulysses because it is part of the Amex Hotel Collection and the price was right. We loved this hotel. The interiors are stunning--both in the public areas and in the rooms. The rooms are stylish, luxurious, and comfortable. We made note of the brand of the mattress and linens because the bed was one of the nicest we have ever slept in.

Service was wonderful--friendly and helpful. Hotel Collection stays are supposed to include a room upgrade "when available." Most hotels just say "sorry, not available. Here, the ladies at the front desk put real effort--without our asking!--into finding us an upgrade (from a Queen room to a much larger King room).

This was our first time staying in the Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore. It's a great area with some terrific museums (especially the Walters, which we spent a full day exploring) and lots of good restaurants and bars (including the Coral Wig, right in the same building, where I had a couple of the best cocktails I've ever tasted).

One odd quirk to report: There was no telephone in our room. Not a huge deal but it did mean we had to go down to the front desk to report an issue with the heating in our room (which was promptly fixed). Looking online now, I see phones in the pictures of the rooms online, so I don't know what was up with that.

Anyway, 10/10 and highly recommended.

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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366janieb Family
10
Holiday weekend
Pros:

Centrally located in Mt. Vernon. Comfy and well appointed room with excellent service in both the restaurant and bar! Would stay again!

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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Dream22213918112 Family Maryland
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great experience.. the hotel is not your typical hotel with it vintage accent and I love the amenities that they offer. Also, the location helps a lot if your taking the train in from peen station.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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Explorer43985192477 Solo travel
10
Fabulous Hotel!
Pros:

Ulysses was beautiful, quiet, and so cozy! I will definitely stay here again when I visit Baltimore. I loved the ambience and atmosphere.

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor
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H7424YDjonathank Family
10
Another great stay
Pros:

Our third stay in past two week. Great location, wonderful staff, and superb ambiance. King room is comfortable and the “Be the First” breakfast package is great deal.

2025-12-22 via Tripadvisor
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David solo_traveller us
10
Very hip and comfortable hotel in the heart of Baltimore.
Pros:

It is a beautifully designed space. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant offers a fine breakfast.

Cons:

I would have been happy with a little more light in the room.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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176stevez Family
10
Pleasantly surprised
Pros:

I reserved 5 rooms to attend the Army Navy Game with family and friends for the weekend. I’ve been a Marriott Lifetime Titanium Bon Voy member for decades. This is a unique property that I would not hesitate staying at again. In addition to the uniqueness of the property and rooms, the most unique quality of this property is their staff. I have never experienced a hotel staff that was more friendly and eager to help. Everyone on property and especially the front desk staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. If you like the Marriott Moxy brand, you’ll love this place.

2025-12-15 via Tripadvisor
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juju2 Family Mobile, Alabama
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Never had hot water in shower
Also I had to shower in other rooms and then come back to my room.
Very disappointed and inconvenienced

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor