Exploring the Hilton Molino Stucky: A Chic Retreat in Venice’s Historic Mill

Venice, famed for its breathtaking beauty, attracts millions of visitors each year. To escape the bustling crowds during peak season, consider a stay at the Hilton Molino Stucky located on Giudecca Island, one of the city’s quieter areas. This hotel is set in a striking, repurposed 19th-century flour mill that offers opulent accommodations, a stunning rooftop pool, a bar, a spa, and gourmet dining options. Additionally, the hotel provides a convenient shuttle boat service to St. Mark’s Square, ensuring a friendly and efficient guest experience throughout your stay.

Score: 8/10
With 379 rooms, including 45 suites, the hotel is a prime example of 19th-century industrial design. Opt for rooms with views over the Giudecca Canal for a picturesque panorama of Venice. Though rooms begin at 23 square meters, they are elegantly furnished in a modern style, featuring wooden floors and marble bathrooms with comfortable showers, though bathtubs are not available.

Culinary Highlights

Score: 8/10
Given the hotel’s capacity, breakfast can be quite lively, yet the buffet offers an extensive selection that includes cereals, pastries, yogurts, meats, cheeses, eggs, and waffles. The Rialto Bar & Restaurant serves meals throughout the day, featuring pasta, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and cocktails. Bacaromi specializes in Venetian dishes, offering a dinner-only menu that includes five-course tasting options with items like tagliatelle and venison ragout or mussels in tomato sauce. Aromi is the hotel’s premier dining venue, offering unique culinary creations like tortelli with chicken liver, saffron, lemon, and liquorice, with summer patio dining available. The rooftop bar is a lively spot until midnight, perfect for enjoying panoramic views of the canal on warm nights.

Additional Amenities

Score: 7/10
The hotel features a spa with sauna, hammam, and treatment rooms, open daily except on Tuesdays. A fitness center is also available, equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and weights. In the summer, guests can enjoy the rooftop pool that boasts beautiful views of the city, including the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Reservations for two-hour pool sessions are required to ensure a pleasant experience without overcrowding.

Location and Accessibility

Score: 7/10
Located on Giudecca Island, the hotel necessitates a short water shuttle ride to access Venice’s iconic attractions. The shuttle operates from 9 AM to 11 PM, every 30 minutes during peak hours and hourly at other times, with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes. A one-time fee of £13 per person for unlimited shuttle rides will be added to your bill. A nearby vaporetto stop offers further water bus services, and the Alilaguna blue line connects to the airport. Giudecca is home to its own selection of bars, cafés, and restaurants, generally catering to a more local crowd, allowing for a more authentic experience away from tourist hotspots.

Room-only rates start from £249, with main courses in the restaurant beginning around £24. Family-friendly options are available.

Will Hide was a guest at Hilton Molino Stucky.