Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice assessment

I just lately had the prospect to remain on the Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, a stunning lodge situated on the island of Giudecca in a restored flour mill constructing — and it is a lodge you positively need to have in your radar.

My keep right here was offered as a part of a broader media journey by means of Italy with Adventures by Disney (extra on that to come back quickly), however I needed to share a number of fast factors about this lodge — and why you may need to contemplate a keep right here too, because it was a reasonably nice property which you can e-book beginning at round solely 55,000 Hilton factors per night time.

This is what to know concerning the Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice.

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The situation is enjoyable, however solely accessible by water

Should you’re planning a visit to Venice, keep in mind that it’s the metropolis of canals, and as such, water abounds. However whereas there are canals and bridges throughout, the Hilton Molino Stucky is not only a jump over a small bridge from the well-known sights. As a substitute, it sits on an island that’s not accessible from the principle metropolis by foot. You possibly can solely get there by boat, reminiscent of a water taxi, ferry or related.

Thus, the draw back of this location is that you’ll have to plan a bit extra to expertise sights like St. Mark’s Sq., the Doge’s Palace and extra — although the lodge does have a useful boat all its personal to assist with getting backwards and forwards throughout the lagoon.

Nevertheless, on the flip facet, Giudecca could be very calm, peaceable and pleasing for a night consuming by the water or a pleasant stroll with out the crowds you can find in another elements of town.

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There are recently-renovated rooms

After spending a number of nights in Italy in different motels that had been definitely good, however not essentially at all times essentially the most fashionable, strolling into the just lately renovated rooms on the Hilton Molino Stucky was a breath of the freshest air.

The rooms right here had been stunning, purposeful, fashionable and nonetheless managed to retain that distinctive sense of place, with wooden ceilings and Italian-inspired particulars.

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My household of 4 had connecting rooms (one thing Hilton is superb at). All through each areas, we discovered that there have been loads of shops for our gadgets, the air-con labored very well and the rooms had all the trendy, homey comforts we may probably have needed for our keep.

The rooftop pool is superior, with an awesome spot for drinks

5 phrases: Rooftop pool entry in Venice.

I am undecided I must say rather more, however this was an distinctive technique to cool off whereas in Venice — and it was an awesome place to benefit from the view on the similar time. Should you wanted yet one more good cause to make use of (or earn) Hilton factors on the Hilton Molino Stucky, that is what places it excessive for me.

Along with the pool, there is a rooftop bar and restaurant that’s completely price mentioning. The appropriately named Skyline Rooftop Bar is alleged to be the best bar in Venice and a very good spot to soak up the view, particularly as day turns to nightfall.

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I recommend making a reservation simply to be on the protected facet.

When it got here time to order, our group determined to simply strive considered one of all the things on the meals menu. The cicchetti, hummus and chips, and charcuterie plate had been standouts gadgets for me, but it surely was all pleasing.

The lodge has an awesome breakfast buffet which you can take pleasure in with Hilton standing

Final however not least, let’s discuss one of many prime breakfast buffets I’ve loved in Europe.

At its devoted breakfast restaurant Il Molino, the Hilton Molino Stucky has a complete high-ceiling room dedicated to a big buffet unfold stocked with all the things from beautiful pastries, an array of fruits, made-to-order waffles and pancakes, a honeycomb, a sweet bar, salads, fruit and a lot extra.

As I discussed, we had been at this lodge as a part of a broader tour throughout Italy that included breakfast — however it will have additionally been included by advantage of Hilton Gold standing or increased, which you will get by having a card such because the The Platinum Card® from American Specific (enrollment required) or Hilton Honors American Specific Surpass® Card.

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Whereas there would have been some logistical advantages to staying someplace in a extra central a part of Venice, reminiscent of on the St. Regis Venice or Gritti Palace Venice, each bookable with Marriott Rewards factors, I truly cherished the relative peace and quiet that got here from being on an island away from the guts of all of it.

From the rooftop pool and bar to the spectacular breakfast buffet and people attractive, just lately renovated rooms, there is not any doubt that if I am fortunate sufficient to seek out myself in Venice once more, I might be checking the factors worth for a repeat keep on the Hilton Molino Stucky.

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