Hotel · Sorrento, Italy

Ulisse Deluxe Hotel

Ulisse Deluxe

B2.65 / 4.00
10 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2025–2026)
Group leaders: B (6 recent)Tour directors: B (4 recent)
What our travelers say
The Ulisse Deluxe Hotel earns consistent marks for cleanliness and a location that puts groups within reach of Sorrento's dining and town center — group leaders regularly note it as a practical base for evening outings. The breakfast draws mixed but mostly positive responses: some travelers found it generous and well-stocked, while others felt it landed closer to average by local Italian standards, with a few specific gripes like overcooked eggs. The bathrooms are a genuine highlight, described by one group leader as large and well-appointed — a meaningful detail when you're moving a group of students through morning routines. Luggage storage is ample, which matters on arrival and departure days. That said, there are a few things worth knowing before you book. The property shows its age — the lobby and some guest rooms feel dated, and a refresh wouldn't go unnoticed. Beds have drawn comments about comfort from both chaperones and students, and the walls are on the thinner side, though tour directors point out this is fairly typical across Sorrento's hotel stock rather than specific to this property. The atmosphere skews functional over atmospheric, which some groups find perfectly fine and others find a bit flat. Walking to the town center requires some intention — the street situation near the hotel isn't especially pedestrian-friendly, so plan on coordinating group movement accordingly. Pool access, if relevant to your itinerary, comes at an additional cost. The Ulisse Deluxe works best for groups that prioritize location, cleanliness, and logistical ease over charm or polish. It's a solid fit for student tours that are spending most of their time out exploring Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, or Pompeii, and just need a reliable, clean home base to return to. Groups with higher expectations around room quality or ambiance may find it falls a little short, but for a straightforward school trip focused on the destination rather than the hotel, it gets the job done.

What group leaders & tour directors say

ExcellentGroup Leader· June 2025· CLAS
A lovely hotel with large, well-appointed bathrooms. Breakfast was solid, though not as expansive as some comparable properties.
GoodGroup Leader· March 2026· YTH
Rooms were clean and breakfast was expansive with quality food. The location near downtown Sorrento is a plus. However, the atmosphere felt sterile, more like a hostel, and the beds were notably uncomfortable according to the group.
GoodTour Director· March 2026· XMC
Rooms are a little dated but comfortable and clean, with the lobby showing its age even more. Staff were helpful and the location was ideal for dinner outings. Breakfast was average by local standards.
GoodTour Director· February 2026· CLAE
Good location, though the property feels dated and could use a refresh. One room had a linen issue, likely an isolated laundry oversight. Breakfast was average; the eggs were overcooked.
GoodGroup Leader· March 2026· CLAP
Breakfast was great, and there is ample space for luggage storage. Room walls are quite thin, though this seems common across many hotels in the area.
GoodTour Director· June 2025· CLAS
Breakfast was mediocre, and the hotel's location makes walking to the center difficult due to minimal sidewalks. Note that pool access is not included at no extra charge.

About this property

  • Address: Via del Mare, 22, 80067
  • Phone: +39 081 877 4753
  • Rating: 3 stars
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Where is it?

Via del Mare, 22, 80067

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