Reviews of Ulisse Deluxe Hostel

06 November 2009 Connie would recommend this property

Liked: 1) 8 bunk beds squeezed into a double-sized bedroom are 4 too many.2) Need to extend internet wireless facility to other parts of hostel to allow guests to skype in privacy with loved ones.3) I gave a 5 for staff friendliness/helpfulness as I didn't want to be unfair to the really nice reception ladies. However the end of my stay was marred by the corruption of the bald male concierge who arranged a taxi for me to the train station. At my initial query on taxi cost, he was very vague and indicated that it could be from 14E to 16E and maybe even 18E at that early time of the morning 6.30am. When I directly asked a few taxi drivers, they all said it should not cost me more than 10euro and they told me that the concierge is obviously corrupt, that I should report him to the police and other authorities. When the taxi arrived that morning, the concierge made a point to come out to talk to the driver whom he knew well and said in italian something to the extent that he gets 7euro, the driver said of course and they did a buddy agreement handshake. When I queried the driver in the taxi (Taxi No. 70), he gave all sorts of reasons why the ride would cost me around 20E (I noticed the meter was going pretty fast), that he was booked via Superinternet, that the flag cost is 7euro, not the usual 4euro, that it is very early in the morning, that he had to go all the way round the back road to the train station. Sorrento was beautiful but this incident made me angry.

Disliked: Connie left no negative feedback.

03 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: it was a 5 star hotel rather than a hostel. very helpful staff

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: great

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 October 2009 Ben would recommend this property

Liked: The place was nice, and resembled a hotel.... but:The key card to the room did not work.There is no self use kitchen.They charge for breakfast, even though they say it's included in the price. Arguing the point does not work, and you are accused of making a mistake. No explanation is given for why you were not advised about the additional charge.This hostel is trying to hard to be a hotel.

Disliked: Ben left no negative feedback.

16 October 2009 Kenichi would recommend this property

Liked: what a gorgeous hostel.

Disliked: Kenichi left no negative feedback.

11 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This place is like a hotel! A fantastic place to stay

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were really friendly and happy to help. The reception area was really large with numerous couches, and had a cosy, classy ambience. Just like in the pictures. Great on a rainy day if you want to read a book. I stayed in the 8 bed dorm with ensuite. The ensuite was great. Nice and large with really good shower head, which always makes a difference and the bonus of a hairdryer and a complimentary towel. The room wasn't bad, fairly clean. Although it didn't have lockers, just cupboards which weren't able to be locked. The only thing was that they didn't allocate bed numbers, so the staff didn't know which beds needed to be stripped so I found when you got back in the afternoon, someone new had taken your bed which was a bit annoying as you then had to go and then get a new set of linen and towel. This seemed to happen to someone everyday. The breakfast for 5 EUR was good, it was just a buffet of cakes, toast and cereal, but I think it should be cheaper. 3 EUR would be a fairer price, considering most hostels I stayed in include a similar buffet breakfast free of charge. You would have to eat a lot to get your money's worth. Internet was also very expensive. Much better to just go to the internet cafe up the road. The attached day spa was good. I had a great massage for around 30 EUR. It was well worth it after carrying around a heavy backpack. Good location in the centre of Sorrento, easy to find, about 10min walk from train station.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very good value for money

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

07 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This place was definately more like a hotel then a hostel. We had a double private room and it was big. Our bathroom was the size of some dorm rooms I've stayed in. Super clean, location is just a few minutes from the shops and major street. Staff in friendly. Definately reccomend this place if you are staying in Sorrento.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

01 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very nice and well located, toillets really clean and huge but there are no lockers to put your luggage...

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

23 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cleanliness and friendliness staff! I recomended it!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

23 September 2009 Shivangi would recommend this property

Liked: The only good part about the hostel was that it felt like a hotel. Every single thing is charged, from usage of refrigerator to swimming pool. The hostel is at the far end of the main street. Its abt 7 -10mins walk to city centre and abt 15mins from train station.

Disliked: Shivangi left no negative feedback.

22 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic place! Like a 5 star hotel not a hostel. Cant believe its so cheap!! Very nice place indeed.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 September 2009 michayla would recommend this property

Liked: It was a close walk down to the water front. It was a beautiful hostel that looked much more like a hotel. It was great value for your money.

Disliked: michayla left no negative feedback.

07 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: proximity to attactions

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

06 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Excellent quality for a fairly cheap price, great location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

01 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I was unsure what to expect never having stayed in a hostel before, but on my arrival was very pleasantly surprised. I met some very nice people and had a most comfortable and enjoyable stay, it is certainly an experience i would recommend.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

23 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Spacious and clean rooms. Extra large bathroom for a European hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Newer hotel with quiet atmosphere.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

06 August 2009 Paul would recommend this property

Liked: Excellent place, very much like a hotel; clean, great room and location. Although the facilities were lacking and as such it was not really a place to meet people, however the town centre was a short walk so not much of a problem

Disliked: Paul left no negative feedback.

03 August 2009 Natasha would recommend this property

Liked: This place certainly isn't a hostel!! it was very flash, felt like royalty for a nite, which is always refreshing!!

Disliked: Natasha left no negative feedback.

02 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: GREAT service. very clean. wonderful location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

02 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: My friend ended up leaving early without any problems. They also gave us our own room even though we were booked for an 8 person room. Great place to stay for the money. Very clean.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 July 2009 VERONICA A would recommend this property

Liked: All was very good.

Disliked: VERONICA A left no negative feedback.

28 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The hotel lobby is beautiful. The 8 bed dorm room was okay but very hot, the air-con needs to be stronger.The staff are great, really helpful and the location is good and easy to find. The internet was 3euro for 1/2 hour which isn't great value. I would recommend the double rooms over the dorm.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

25 July 2009 Kylie would recommend this property

Liked: Great value for money, close to the main road, extremely friendly and helpful staff... heaps of room in both our own room as well as the bar and reception. The breakfast was ok but you could do better if you visit the cheap supermarket and get your own things.

Disliked: Kylie left no negative feedback.