Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice overview

I not too long ago had the possibility to remain on the Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, a stunning resort positioned on the island of Giudecca in a restored flour mill constructing — and it is a resort you positively need to have in your radar.

My keep right here was supplied as a part of a broader media journey via Italy with Adventures by Disney (extra on that to return quickly), however I wished to share a couple of fast factors about this resort — and why you may need to think about a keep right here too, because it was a fairly nice property which you can ebook beginning at round solely 55,000 Hilton factors per night time.

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

Associated: These are one of the best methods to earn Hilton factors

The situation is enjoyable, however solely accessible by water

If you happen to’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 an alternative, it sits on an island that’s not accessible from the principle metropolis by foot. You may 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 resort does have a useful boat all its personal to assist with getting forwards and backwards throughout the lagoon.

Nonetheless, on the flip aspect, Giudecca may be very calm, peaceable and pleasurable for a night consuming by the water or a pleasant stroll with out the crowds you will see that in another components of town.

1 of 2

SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

There are recently-renovated rooms

After spending a couple of nights in Italy in different accommodations that have been actually good, however not essentially all the time probably the most trendy, 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, practical, trendy and nonetheless managed to retain that distinctive sense of place, with wooden ceilings and Italian-inspired particulars.

Every day E-newsletter

Reward your inbox with the TPG Every day publication

Be part of over 700,000 readers for breaking information, in-depth guides and unique offers from TPG’s consultants

By signing up, you’ll obtain newsletters and promotional content material and comply with our Phrases of Use and acknowledge the info practices in our Privateness Coverage. You could unsubscribe at any time.

My household of 4 had connecting rooms (one thing Hilton is excellent at). All through each areas, we discovered that there have been loads of shops for our units, the air-con labored rather well and the rooms had all the fashionable, homey comforts we may presumably have wished for our keep.

The rooftop pool is superior, with a fantastic spot for drinks

5 phrases: Rooftop pool entry in Venice.

I am undecided I have to say way more, however this was an distinctive option to cool off whereas in Venice — and it was a fantastic place to benefit from the view on the identical time. If you happen to wanted yet one more 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 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.

1 of 2

SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

I counsel making a reservation simply to be on the protected aspect.

When it got here time to order, our group determined to only attempt one in all all the pieces on the meals menu. The cicchetti, hummus and chips, and charcuterie plate have been standouts objects for me, but it surely was all pleasurable.

The resort has a fantastic breakfast buffet which you can 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 all the pieces 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 resort 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 greater, 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.

Trying out

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 beloved 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, not too long ago renovated rooms, there is not any doubt that if I am fortunate sufficient to search out myself in Venice once more, I would be checking the factors value for a repeat keep on the Hilton Molino Stucky.

Associated studying: