Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $142
$121 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Explore the area

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2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD, 21202
  • Place, Washington Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, CFG Bank Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Baltimore Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Our Lady of the Flowers)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Il Gattopardo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (The Tomorrow)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (The Dasher)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Baltimore

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels is centrally located in Baltimore, a 3-minute walk from Washington Monument and 7 minutes by foot from Maryland Center for History and Culture. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Enoch Pratt Free Library and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

What's nearby

  • Washington Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Peabody Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • CFG Bank Arena - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Baltimore Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Centre Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Baltimore Penn Station - 12 min walk
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roggenart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Owl Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fili - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Baltimore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 16 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 15 to 15 for adults and USD 15 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 15.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 16 per night (400 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ulysses
Hotel Ulysses
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel Hotel
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel Baltimore
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel Hotel Baltimore

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1009 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s bathtub is everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time staying at Ulysses for our business trip and plan to return next time we're in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always kind and personable at front desk and in restaurant. Excellent food in restaurant. Clean, uniquely-designed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stay here a couple times a year and have never been disappointed. Everything from the staff, rooms, location and overall vibe of the hotel is outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff and absolutely gorgeous suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities and the restaurants and the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking for very easy. The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room, friendly and helpful staff! The bed was so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, cool and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old world feeling of the hotel. Also very courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cozy and clean hotel with great food and drinks. Every staff member I encountered was beyond amazing. Love love love!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shuheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room design. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff. Mildew smelling shower curtains. No water or coffee in room. No drawers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, quiet place to stay when visiting Baltimore. The staff have always been pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff Venus was great, the hotel itself was very aesthetically appealing- bar, lobby and rooms! I think its perfect for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NADINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cristos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and hotel was awesome especially if you enjoy cocktail bars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool boutique hotel, the interior design throughout the hotel was very nice. Walking distance from the Amtrak station was convenient and Tuesday night jazz in Bloom’s, which is inside the hotel, was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service at front desk allowing early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and cute. The receptionist is warm and hospitable. Great stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere! Hotel has great bars and is in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025