The 380-room Hilton Molino Stucky Venice cuts a striking figure against the Venetian skyline.

While the hotel owes its good bones to a history as a flour mill and granary, it easily channels this Italian merchant city's transition to art hotspot and tourism Mecca with impeccably appointed 322 sq. ft. to 3200 sq. ft. rooms, featuring touches like fine Venetian fabrics, timber-beamed ceilings, and chandeliers from sparkling Murano glass.

Located on Giudecca, a cluster of islands across from the charming, tangled streets of Venice, the Hilton Molino Stucky is a quick gondola ride to many attractions, including beautiful Saint Mark's Basilica and art-filled Guggenheim. When you inevitably get lost in the labyrinthine city, chock-a-block markets and gelato stands are easy distractions.

Staying in? Dine at one of the hotel's six bars and restaurants, or submerse yourself in the rooftop pool, whose views will make you feel like you are floating above the colourful Venetian skyline.

Rate: From EUR 339.00pn + tax