Hotel Ulisse

“The little hotel that keeps getting better and better”

What do we look for in hotel accommodations? Cleanliness, safety, staff, comfort, location, food, and amenities. Hotel Ulisse (HU) is a family owned/runned business which we stumbled upon close to 20 years ago. A trip to visit our family in Naples wouldn’t be complete without visiting our “HU f... more

What do we look for in hotel accommodations? Cleanliness, safety, staff, comfort, location, food, and amenities. Hotel Ulisse (HU) is a family owned/runned business which we stumbled upon close to 20 years ago. A trip to visit our family in Naples wouldn’t be complete without visiting our “HU family” in Ischia! Our comments and ratings are based on it being a 3-star hotel. Cleanliness: For being one of the older buildings in the area, the complex is kept impeccably clean. The cleaning/maintence staff have consistently done an outstanding job and continue to do so. (A+) Safety: The areas, Ischia Pointe and Ischia Porto are very safe. The hotel has staff on duty 24/7 and the entrances are automatically locked at night. For those staying in the pool area cottages, you need to enter through the main entrance (as opposed to from the street) at night to gain entrance to this secured area. There are cameras as well. We feel very safe. (A+) Staff: What can we say? The staff is amazing and most if not all have been there for years. HU has very high standards and the very professional and highly focused staff always aims to please. We personally understand the difficulties that can occur within a family runned business and are grateful to every one who works hard to make our vacation so enjoyable. In order not to inadvertently forget someone, we acknowledge ALL staff with whom we had daily contact (you know who you are). Thank you!! (A+) Comfort: As mentioned above, HU is one of the older buildings so areas may seem small to some. Remember, if you’re priorities are lush and luxurious perhaps this isn’t for you. However, if the items on your checklist are more in line with ours, make your reservation now! Amenities: Flat screen tv, mini fridge, and safe in room, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi throughout, lobby bar, poolside dining area and snack bar, delicious food, two pools: one with hot water and the larger with cold water, roof top deck with incredible views! (A) Location: Right in the middle of two major districts. It’s doesn’t get better than that! To the left is Ischia Pointe where you can walk to the restaurants, shops, and of course the famous Castello. To the right is a little further walk (but not much) to the boutiques, shops, and restaurants. The road eventually winds around and you find yourself at the Porto where there are many outdoor restaurants with views of the marinas and super yachts. If you’re Catholic, there is a little church steps away from the hotel and another a few more steps away on the other direction. Depending on the route you take, the beach is a 5 minute walk. We like meandering our way through the alley in between the hotel building proper and the pool area. (A+) Food: As mentioned, there are many restaurants in Ischia but after a while the selections seem repetitive. May we suggest lunch or dinner at HU? The main courses offer an authentic taste of Ischia that you don’t always see on the menu elsewhere. The chef is very talented , and we’ve never had a bad meal (and my husband is very picky). The food by the pool is also delicious. Breakfast is standard, and Americans should remember, European breakfast is different than at home😁 (A) We have had the privilege to get to know some of the staff and to watch the modernization of this hotel over the years. Our time spent here allows us to totally decompress, get back to basics, and reconnect as a family. Hope you found this review helpful. Needless to say, we highly recommend Hotel Ulisse!❤️

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“Brilliant location:-)”

Great location for walking to public sandy beach (About 4 minutes or so) or relaxing by hotel pool. Swimming cap required to go in pool which seems to be a thing in Europe. Can buy one from hotel for couple euros. Nice middle location to port area on one side of hotel, castle area on other side... more

Great location for walking to public sandy beach (About 4 minutes or so) or relaxing by hotel pool. Swimming cap required to go in pool which seems to be a thing in Europe. Can buy one from hotel for couple euros. Nice middle location to port area on one side of hotel, castle area on other side. Very nice reception team

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“Loved this hotel”

I’m not one to leave reviews but I had to share. We arrived to Hotel Ulisse late and after checking in, I realized I left my bag in the taxi. The staff helped me retrieve it in less than 30 minutes! So thankful for their help- they saved me from what could have been a disaster. On top of that, I... more

I’m not one to leave reviews but I had to share. We arrived to Hotel Ulisse late and after checking in, I realized I left my bag in the taxi. The staff helped me retrieve it in less than 30 minutes! So thankful for their help- they saved me from what could have been a disaster. On top of that, I could not have been more pleased with my experience. This hotel is spotless, has air conditioned rooms, delicious poolside food, amazing views, and the friendliest staff. Location is great you are only a short walk away from the beach, restaurants, and the castle

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“Clean, calm, quiet oasis for solo travelers convenient to Ischia Porto and Ponte”

Hotel Ulisse in Ischia Porto was the perfect antidote to the crush of tourists in Positano and Amalfi. As a solo traveler, I am often allocated rooms seemingly fashioned from closets with bizarre layouts, jury-rigged toilets, shoehorned shower stalls/wet rooms and sorry views. At Hotel Ulisse, ... more

Hotel Ulisse in Ischia Porto was the perfect antidote to the crush of tourists in Positano and Amalfi. As a solo traveler, I am often allocated rooms seemingly fashioned from closets with bizarre layouts, jury-rigged toilets, shoehorned shower stalls/wet rooms and sorry views. At Hotel Ulisse, however, I had an immaculate, functional single with a lovely view of the sea. Of course, a more commanding view of the Castello Aragonese is available from the rooftop terrace. The pool area is also lovely, but a bit disconnected from the hotel. The hotel caters to German tourists, who have happily discovered this lovely island. Breakfast can be a bit of a scrum but features the usual continental fare. Hotel Ulisse is located halfway between Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte--about a 10-15 minute walk in either direction. Ischia itself is a gem, with beaches, thermal parks, and a world class garden (La Mortella). Although sometimes billed in guidebooks as "Capri's low rent sister", that description does this down-to-earth paradise a real disservice. Or perhaps that's how its perfection is kept a secret so that it's not overrun with the bucket-list crowd. I would return to Hotel Ulisse in a heartbeat!

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