BY TIM HEDGLEY, GROUP TRAVEL EDITOR
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the five-star hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is thrilled to announce 24 new suites at the hotel, due to open in April 2024.
The new suites will span three categories and will enhance the existing suite inventory, resulting in the hotel offering guests an incredible 45 suites to choose from when booking their stay.
The suites will be open in time for spring in Venice, arguably one of the best times of year to book a canal-side retreat.
Enhanced Suite Offering
The new suites will include four new King Molino Family Suites, nine new King Molino Executive Suites, and eleven new King Molino Executive suites with a view of Venice, meaning the total suite offering will now comprise:
- 4 King Molino Junior Suites
- 5 King Molino Tower Suites
- 1 Presidential Suite
- 11 King Molino Family Suites
- NEW: 6 King Molino Family Suites
- NEW: 9 King Molino Executive Suites
- NEW: 11 King Molino Executive Suites with a view of Venice
Each suite will feature a main bedroom along with a living area, with interconnecting options offering accommodation for couples, friends and families alike—and 32 of the total suites will also include a comfortable dining area.
First Look Renderings Released
This month, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is delighted to share the first-look renderings of the new suites. As the renderings show, the colour palates are calming and earthy, with creams and teals taking centre stage, to provide the ultimate sophisticated and tranquil retreat in Venice. The teal hues reflect the colours of Venice’s lagoon, which can also be seen in the breathtaking views of Venice and the Giudecca Canal from some of the new suites.
Exposed wooden beams and brushed oak floors add warmth and pay homage to the building’s former life as a flour mill, while decadent details such as black lacquer tables by Chica and crystal chandeliers by Fortuny inject a dose of luxury. Meanwhile, bespoke ‘Toile de Venice’ Venetian fabric made by Rubelli is used for wall screens. The dreamlike teal-coloured wallpaper for the new connecting rooms has been made by Inkiostro Bianco.
Rubelli fabrics are also seen across the other upholstered furniture including the sofas, armchairs, curtains and cushions, along with chairs, benches, headboards and bed structure upholstered in eco-leather fabric by Casamance. The furniture itself has been expertly crafted by bespoke furniture makers Status Contract and includes carbon fibre bedside tables, desks and sideboards.
References to the city of canals appear throughout; paintings by Grecale feature touches of gold resembling those found at St. Mark’s Basilica, while table and floor lamps by Italamp make use of Venetian Murano glass.
Designed by Biagio Forino
The interior design was created by Biagio Forino, whom the hotel is collaborating with again after he designed the iconic Molino Presidential Suite in 2019, which is the highest and largest suite in all of Venice.
Sharing his inspiration and vision for the design, Biagio Forino said ‘For this project, I was inspired by the unique experiences travellers can live in Venice and the magic of the city along with the original design of this historic building. Guests will see touches of the original flour mill such as the wooden beams on the ceiling. For example, the bright colours of the Indian wool rugs and soft furnishings evoke thoughts of a handful of confetti, symbolising the many surprises and celebrations to be had in this city. Likewise, the wallpaper in the connecting rooms features a sky with clouds and a teal green dream, similar to what visitors see reflected in our lagoon.”
A native of Salerno, Biagio Forino opened his studio in Milan in 1987 and has dedicated himself to interior design ever since. An incredibly versatile designer, his numerous projects include the finest private houses to some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, creating schemes ranging from contemporary modern to classic. Forino delivers truly unique designs, working hand in hand with the client at each stage, from creating inspiring mood boards and the clever division of spaces, to the sourcing of materials and the creation of bespoke furnishings.
For more information on Biagio Forino, visit https://biagioforino.it/
Formerly a flour mill factory on the peaceful island of Giudecca, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is a modern Venetian masterpiece steeped in history. The historically listed building has been exquisitely restored with a series of recent refurbishments including sophisticated deluxe rooms and spacious elegant suites – some offering guests enviable views of picture-perfect Venice. After arriving by water taxi, guests will be spoiled for choice with 379 rooms and suites, one of the largest spas in Venice, and a collection of bars and restaurants. Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is home to one of two eForea Spas in Italy, the other eForea Spa location is available at sister property Hilton Lake Como.
The new suites will be available to book from April 2024, with starting prices from €850 (£729*) on a bed and breakfast basis.
Nightly rates at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice begin at €240 per night based on double occupancy with breakfast included.
Molino Suites start from €590 per night.
For more information or to book visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/vcehihi-hilton-molino-stucky-venice/.
