Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

We had a wonderful visit to the Hilton Molino in Venice. As a Diamond member we felt valued...appreciated the room upgrade from standard to deluxe and enjoyed access to the executive lounge and the amazing buffet breakfast. The hotel also had a shuttle boat that was super convenient and provided access to St.Mark's and Zattere. We loved staying outside the craziness of St. Mark's and enjoyed the peacefulness of Guidecca. There were some good local restaurants walking distance from the hotel and the rooftop pool and bar were an oasis away from everything. If you are traveling from the train station I suggest taking the AlLaguana water bus for 10 euro which leaves you right at the dock to the hotel rather than the ferry which is the same price but leaves you a few blocks and 4 staircases away from the hotel. It was surprising that the concierge did not offer this as an option. We purchased a 3 day vaporetto pass but you really don't need it if you use the water bus to get to the hotel and take advantage of the hotel shuttle boats and tour options which were excellent. The hotel is lovely, a renovated factory with lots of historical charm... the rooms spacious, high celings, nicely furnished and comfortable. It is the perfect mix of luxury, comfort and convenience.

The hotel is beautiful and the location a nice break from all the people in the city center. That being said, the hotel did not smell good. Perhaps a sewer issue? The breakfast is phenomenal, however the restaurants are incredibly overpriced for quality and so are the drinks. If you want a beautiful view of the city, skip the pretentious rooftop bar and go to the pool for photos. Walk to the restaurants along the canal they are better and way less expensive. The staff were all helpful and professional with the exception of a few in the Rialto bar and restaurant.

The best part about this hotel is the roof top pool with gun barrel views of Venice! It is impressive to say the least and makes you feel like you are well and truly living the dream. The buffet breakfast is a close second and has great quality food with exceptional service for such a high volume operation. Otherwise I would describe the hotel as solid - it can be impersonal as so many people staying there but it is great for families and is a good base to explore Venice from. If you are after something more boutique or Venetian this hotel is probably not your thing, It is very much a Hilton hotel which happens to be in Venice rather than a Venetian hotel which happens to be a Hilton.

Our stay at this beautiful hotel in Venice was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by friendly and professional staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere throughout the hotel was elegant yet relaxing, perfectly capturing the charm of Venice. The food was tasty each meal was a delight, full of flavor and beautifully presented. Our room was spotless and well-appointed, with a breathtaking view that made every morning and evening feel magical. One of the best features was the hotel’s private boat service, offering easy access to and from central Venice. The timetable is conveniently available at the reception, and there’s no need to book in advance , super convenient and stress-free! And the rooftop swimming pool with its stunning view over the city was an absolute treat. Every detail, from cleanliness to service, exceeded expectations.

I want to preface this by saying the hotel common areas, rooms and (for the most part) staff are exceptional. Everything is clean and well maintained, and the rooms are updated and clean. However, there is one glaring issue that would prevent me from recommending this hotel, or from staying here again and that’s the hotel provided shuttle boat. It’s horrible. The schedule is confusing, and it only runs every hour, expect for sometimes when it runs on the half hour, which makes no sense so good luck figuring it out. Since it only runs once an hour, there are a lot of people trying to get on it at any given time, but it only holds 39 people so there is a huge mismatch between supply and demand. At times I counted 70+ people waiting to get on. They only send one boat, so if you’re not one of those l lucky 39, enjoy waiting in a stuffy un-air conditioned boat shelter for the next hour waiting for the next boat. There are also two stops advertised but what they don’t tell you is they only go to one of the stops after like 6/7pm, so you can really only get to one place. I also want to call out that on our first day, I called the hotel to wake if they could send another shuttle boat, and they just hung up on me.