Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice assessment

I lately had the possibility to remain on the Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, a beautiful lodge positioned on the island of Giudecca in a restored flour mill constructing — and it is a lodge you undoubtedly wish to have in your radar.

My keep right here was supplied as a part of a broader media journey by Italy with Adventures by Disney (extra on that to come back quickly), however I wished to share just a few fast factors about this lodge — and why you may wish to contemplate a keep right here too, because it was a fairly nice property that you could guide 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

For those who’re planning a visit to Venice, bear 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 an alternative, it sits on an island that’s not accessible from the principle metropolis by foot. You possibly can solely get there by boat, similar to 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 forwards and backwards throughout the lagoon.

Nonetheless, on the flip facet, Giudecca could be very calm, peaceable and gratifying for a night consuming by the water or a pleasant stroll with out the crowds you will discover in another components of town.

There are recently-renovated rooms

After spending just a few nights in Italy in different motels that have been actually good, however not essentially all the time probably the most fashionable, strolling into the lately renovated rooms on the Hilton Molino Stucky was a breath of the freshest air.

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

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 retailers for our units, the air-con labored very well and the rooms had all the fashionable, homey comforts we may presumably have wished for our keep.

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

5 phrases: Rooftop pool entry in Venice.

I am unsure I have to say way more, however this was an distinctive option to cool off whereas in Venice — and it was an incredible place to benefit from the view on the identical time. For those who wanted another good purpose 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 very best bar in Venice and a very good spot to soak up the view, particularly as day turns to nightfall.

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

When it got here time to order, our group determined to simply attempt certainly one of every little thing on the meals menu. The cicchetti, hummus and chips, and charcuterie plate have been standouts objects for me, nevertheless it was all gratifying.

The lodge has an incredible breakfast buffet that you could get pleasure from 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 every little thing 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 have been at this lodge as a part of a broader tour throughout Italy that included breakfast — however it could have additionally been included by advantage of Hilton Gold standing or increased, which you may get by having a card such because the The Platinum Card® from American Categorical (enrollment required) or Hilton Honors American Categorical 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, similar to on the St. Regis Venice or Gritti Palace Venice, each bookable with Marriott Rewards factors, I really 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 beautiful, lately renovated rooms, there isn’t any doubt that if I am fortunate sufficient to search out myself in Venice once more, I would be checking the factors worth for a repeat keep on the Hilton Molino Stucky.

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