"Housed in a former flour mill on Giudecca island, the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is an ideal spot to escape the crowds, owing to its position across the lagoon that laps at the southern edge of the main island. With toile de jouy décor, beamed ceilings, and wooden floors, the tower suites feel both rustic yet modern, arched windows flooding the space with shimmering light reflected off green waters. Families will appreciate the mini robes, small Frette slippers, stools in the bathroom and toys on the beds, along with a kids’ club that runs twice a day until 7 p.m., giving adults a chance to enjoy a fresh Bellini or two at the rooftop Skyline bar—the highest in the city—where from May a turquoise pool is open to guests. The highlight here is Aromi, recently reopened under the command of chef Ivan Fargnoli who spent almost 20 years in China, bringing back a vivid set of flavors that infuse his Mediterranean menu. Try the double-boiled duck consommé topped with softly spun floss, ribbons of cuttlefish tagliatelle, and the wagyu ribeye that gleams pink and sparkles with salt. Finish with dark chocolates speckled with Szechuan pepper. —Monisha Rajesh" - Sarah James, Anne Hanley
