Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice evaluate

I not too long ago had the prospect 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 positively wish to have in your radar.

My keep right here was supplied 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 wished to share a number of fast factors about this lodge — and why you would possibly wish to contemplate a keep right here too, because it was a reasonably nice property which you could guide beginning at round solely 55,000 Hilton factors per evening.

Here is what to know in regards to 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 a substitute, it sits on an island that isn’t accessible from the primary metropolis by foot. You may solely get there by boat, resembling 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.

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’ll discover in another elements of town.

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There are recently-renovated rooms

After spending a number of nights in Italy in different lodges that have been actually good, however not essentially at all times probably the most fashionable, strolling into the not too long ago renovated rooms on the Hilton Molino Stucky was a breath of the freshest air.

The rooms right here have been stunning, purposeful, trendy 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 retailers for our gadgets, the air-con labored very well and the rooms had all the fashionable, homey comforts we might presumably have wished for our keep.

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

5 phrases: Rooftop pool entry in Venice.

I am undecided I must say way more, however this was an distinctive method to cool off whereas in Venice — and it was an amazing place to benefit from the view on the similar time. For those who wanted another good motive 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 value mentioning. The appropriately named Skyline Rooftop Bar is claimed to be the very 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 counsel making a reservation simply to be on the protected facet.

When it got here time to order, our group determined to simply strive one in every of every part on the meals menu. The cicchetti, hummus and chips, and charcuterie plate have been standouts gadgets for me, however it was all gratifying.

The lodge has an amazing breakfast buffet which you could take pleasure in with Hilton standing

Final however not least, let’s speak about one of many high breakfast buffets I’ve loved in Europe.

At its devoted breakfast restaurant Il Molino, the Hilton Molino Stucky has a whole high-ceiling room dedicated to a big buffet unfold stocked with every part 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 will have additionally been included by advantage of Hilton Gold standing or greater, which you may get by having a card such because the The Platinum Card® from American Specific (enrollment required) or Hilton Honors American Specific Surpass® Card.

Trying out

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

From the rooftop pool and bar to the spectacular breakfast buffet and people beautiful, not too long ago renovated rooms, there isn’t any doubt that if I am fortunate sufficient to search out myself in Venice once more, I might be checking the factors value for a repeat keep on the Hilton Molino Stucky.

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