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Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Washington Monument

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Located close to Washington Monument and Maryland Center for History and Culture, Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Classic Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Our Lady of the Flowers) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Our Lady of the Flowers)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Il Gattopardo)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Il Gattopardo)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The Tomorrow)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (The Tomorrow)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The Dasher)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (The Dasher)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD, 21202

What's nearby

  • Washington Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • CFG Bank Arena - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Baltimore Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarvale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Never On Sunday - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spirits of Mt Vernon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fili - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roggenart - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels

Upscale hotel near CFG Bank Arena
Located close to Washington Monument and Maryland Center for History and Culture, Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

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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

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Mount Vernon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Washington Monument, Maryland Center for History and Culture, and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Enoch Pratt Free Library and CFG Bank Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km). Centre Street Station is 10 minutes by foot and State Center-Cultural Center Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Ulysses, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice botique hotel. Small rooms, but good ambiance. Nice little bar too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good oatmeal, coffee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The themed decor and multiple bars/lounges were excellent. I'll stay here every time I come back to Baltimore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. Id stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice interior
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and hotel nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great location, cozy room, and cool bars attached
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, as usual. The breakfast service is always a bit hit or miss, and this is something that could be improved. Front desk staff are incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ulysses. The staff was very helpful, the room comfortable and the location was perfect - a short walk from Penn Station and to the inner harbor. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is friendly. Over priced & gross food,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating to all requests. Outdoor sitting area for smoking available and their lobby bathroom was always clean. Food was alright but there are great alternatives in the area. Water pressure for the shower was great and the bed was comfortable, a very cozy vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous vintage hotel, rooms are a litton the small side, but beautiful, and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is pretty with cool Dining options. Close to everything and the staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe location. I came early for check in and the front desk gave me a room so I can have a rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking terrible and no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, and everyone was kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my stay. This trip probably ruined my boutique hotel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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