Pensione Accademia - Villa MaravegevsHilton Molino Stucky Venice
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege ranks significantly higher than Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel. Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege is ranked #9 in Venice with accolades from 10 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege
Dorsoduro 1058, 30123 Venice
From $138/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"You'll have to reserve far in advance to get any room here, let alone one overlooking the breakfast garden, which is snuggled into the confluence of two canals." Full review
Concierge
"This pretty, secluded 17th-century palazzo, set in a quiet area of Dorsoduro just off the Grand Canal, has two wonderfully lush gardens—perfect for relaxing on warm afternoons before dinner."
Fodor's
"Gothic-style "villa" where accommodations are charmingly decorated with a connoisseur's eye." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"After traversing the pretty garden, where an excellent buffet breakfast can be enjoyed, it’s the courtesy of the staff that is memorable."
Rough Guide
"Once the Russian embassy, this three-star seventeenth-century villa has a devoted following, not least on account of its garden."
Time Out
"In spite of the not always friendly staff, it's perennially popular with visitors seeking comfortable pensione-style accommodation." Full review
Star Service
"A 15-minute walk from St. Mark's Square, this endearing throwback is a blissful reminder of just how delightful Venice can be." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With two lovely gardens flanked by canals, and an old-fashioned air in a less-touristy zone, the three-star Pensione Accademia — Villa Maravege has a genteel, throw-back charm." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 27-room Pensione Accademia - Villa Maravege is a charming mid-range option in the artsy Dorsoduro neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Step through the ivy-covered gate of this 17th-century garden villa just off the Grand Canal, and you’ll forget you’re a block from the Accademia." Full review
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Giudecca 810, 30133 Venice
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"It may be a Hilton, but it's one of the brand's most distinctive and luxurious properties."
Insight Guides
"A recent addition to Venice’s upscale hotels, this giant former flour mill was transformed into a luxurious Hilton in 2007."
Star Service
"Set on the isle of Giudecca, a complimentary 10-minute boat ride from St. Mark's Square, this is an intriguing option for tourists and business travelers alike." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The hotel is best for those wanting lots of facilities on-site and who don’t mind a boat trip into the center." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Once a working flourmill, this brick, industrial-era fortress has been reimagined as a luxury hotel with all of the modern bells and whistles." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton Molino Stucky is housed in an ex-mill and has made interesting use of its unusual architecture." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Hilton Hotel Molino Stucky is housed in a beautifully restored former flour mill. Enjoy high-impact views of the hotel while cruising towards it via Vaporetto." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on Venice's Giudecca Island, this 379-room hotel has the second largest spa in the city, plus a rooftop pool and seven restaurants and bars, making for a real get-away-from-it-all atmosphere." Full review