2 East Read Street, Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
#9 of 59 hotels in Baltimore
Guests' ChoiceBased on 563 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 July 2025
Maria
United StatesA mini fridge, trash bin/trash bag, or even microwave not being available in my room was a bit inconvenient for couple of nights, but if it's not a must on your list of amenities, then it's doable.
I liked how much character this hotel has its super cute! Also enjoyed the option of 3 bars; it was fun being able to try all of them. The vibe of each bar is different, and the drinks were delicious! Breakfast opened up at 7am was very convenient and the dirty chai was delicious. The location was great because a lot of restaurants were available nearby, as well as Lyft pickups/drop-offs were easy for things to do were nearby.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Gentry
United StatesThe whole vibe
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Sophie
United StatesThe street outside was loud on a Saturday night
It’s absolutely gorgeous and the service is wonderful. The food and drinks were exceptional.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Mcclain
United StatesOverpriced and rude staff
Room and aesthetic
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Jana
United StatesThe eclectic style choices and attention to detail.
The unique and funky ambiance is what drew us to the hotel. It did not disappoint!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Melissa
United StatesThere was nothing I was unhappy with.
Staff was very friendly and quick to provide information. The room was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Niknaviso
United StatesThe room was kind of small and the air conditioner kept turning itself off. Not sure if this was an eco-friendly setting that it defaulted to or not, but I had to keep turning it back on during the night.
Great hotel in a great location. Easily walkable from Penn Station and surrounded by bars and restaurants and concert venues. The hotel is beautifully designed and the staff are great. Be sure to check out the happy hour in the lounge.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Lady
United StatesI wish they had omelets available for breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Charles
United StatesWe didn't have an refrigerator...
I loved everything from the scent as soon as you enter the foyer area of the hotel. The staff was absolutely awesome. The housekeeping was everything as well she stayed on our room. My only down fall our room had no refrigerator 😔... The club room does no justice on-line this place was perfect.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Dalia
United StatesI don’t have a strong sense of smell so while I knew other people in the comments were affected by it I didn’t think I would notice it as much but at least the first night the smell was so strong. After that, I think I was already adjusted to it
The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. They explained the food/drink options the property has. The aesthetic was cool, clean, and overall a neat place to stay at.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Jenny
United StatesLoved it all
Beautifully designed
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Diana
United StatesThe scent throughout the hotel (the room, the shampoo/ hand soap) was cloying. Pretty dark (the lighting in the hotel room was pretty dim). There was a waitress/ bar staff member who did not know what she was doing (she ignored us while we were literally at the register to order. She told us to sit anywhere (the bar had just opened, and there were maybe 4 other people in the whole bar. No one came by to check in on us. We waited 30+ minutes for a drink, and when we checked in with the bartender, it turned out that the drink bottle was OOS and that the app order was not inputted correctly into the point of sale system... The bartender did a great job trying to salvage the mishap).
The location was great (right in Mt. Vernon). The decor was beautiful and trendy-looking. A great deal if you stay for at least three nights. Easily walkable to the train station or to catch a shuttle/ bus line to other areas.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Karen
IrelandGreat cocktail lounge! Lovely interiors.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Rebeca
United StatesI could live in the bathroom. I loved the design of this hotel- it was incredible. The specificity and creativity was so delightful. This is perfect for people who want a fun experience thats also comfortable and luxurious.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Claudia
United StatesThere was a problem with the parking lot. I called the reception multiple times and no one answered the phone so I had to walk several blocks more than once to resolve the issue. The room is very very dark and it would be nice to have a mini fridge.
The room is very clean. The bed and pillows are very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Rafae
United StatesThe hotel runs on a lean operating model using Google Texts to coordinate guest requests and keeping staff short to (presumably) keep costs down. This means it takes longer than usual for them to fulfill requests and also provide general service. Keep that mind. Also, guests do not have control over their thermostat and we had trouble sleeping the first night because they had disabled cooling.
Unique aesthetics + attention to detail of the furniture + good bars + decent food + amazing location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Nicole
United StatesUlysses was a charming hotel with lots of attention to the tiny details. The staff was friendly and the on premise bars were delicious.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
John
United StatesNo problems with anything
All was good
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Sharla
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have a bottle of filtered water in the room, and ideally also tea or coffee making facilities, particularly as the lounge isn't open all day. Some more info on check in would also have been great - we didn't know about the Poppy Room or Coral Wig until our second day, and only then found out about them by chance, which was a shame.
Incredible hotel - stunningly decorated with high quality furnishings that felt like they were from a different age. So many beautiful details everywhere! Really liked the friendly and chill staff, who made our stay feel really comfortable. The hotel lounge & cocktail bar are both gorgeous, as is Coral Wig (the separate but related cocktail bar in the basement) - the scotch bonnet mocktail is probably the most delicious mocktail I've ever tried, and up there amongst the best cocktails!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Al-attiyat
United StatesI wish the room had a couple more amenities. I understand that they wanted the rooms to feel historic, but I would have loved to have a fridge for my leftovers instead of having to toss them out. I also wish there were slippers and a robe to wear around the hotel/room. Also having the option for bigger towels would have been perfect. Also, I wish they had a sample size of the toiletries that I could have taken with me cos the smell was amazing!
My stay at the Ulysses really cemented my love for boutique hotels. Everything was very nice and clean and OH SO CUTE! The smell of everything was also amazing! I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for when that lotion restocks!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Kevin
CanadaEverything was great.
We loved this hotel. The girl who checked us in and checked us out was excellent and very helpful! The style of the hotel was unique and great to stay at a hotel that was just a bit different. We walked everywhere - about 1/2 an hour to the Inner Harbor and the ball park. We would stay here again should we come back to Baltimore.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Mmsp
United StatesA bit dark for my taste though.
Excellent overall. The most beautiful hotel I've stayed in.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Robert
United Statesexcellent staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Erika
DenmarkThis was the most stylish and the most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed in. What a pleasure from checking in until checking out :) The hotel also has a very nice, very chill bar on the property, which also carries a very immaculate vibe.
Stayed in April 2025
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