Hilton Molino Stucky

We had been at a wedding in Bologna then headed up to Venice after. A great short stay during the festival period of Venice. The hotel is away from the busiest parts of Venice but so easy to get across on their boat. Breakfast was exceptional and the arrange of buffets was unmatched. The executive lounge had different food and drink options each day which kept it fresh. The pool and rooftop bars were fantastic and great for a short break from the hustle and bustle. Just make sure to book your slot for the pool. Only disappointments were the poor communication from reception regarding late checkouts and the abruptness of the staff on the last day. As well as our first room being flooded. However this was quickly resolved and we were moved to another room a floor below.

A beautiful hotel with wonderful service and a terrific location away from the crowds of Venice. If you want to see Venice it’s just a short water taxi ride away.

Experience definitely below expectations. The location is certainly evocative, but unfortunately the view is not enough to justify everything else. A $24 cocktail might make sense on a rooftop of this level, if accompanied by adequate quality and attention. In our case, the cocktails were frankly unsuccessful, and accompanying them came a small bowl of taralli, which were rather sad. A proposal that is almost moving in its simplicity. The service also left us perplexed: very stiff and apparently professional, but with a courtesy that seemed more like a facade to us than genuinely guest-oriented. In general, we had the feeling of paying primarily for the location and the name, rather than the experience. At these prices, one expects something more than a nice view, a mediocre cocktail, and a few taralli.