Venice is already the stuff of love stories, but Hilton Molino Stucky Venice has just added a new reason to escape to the city of canals. Set on the peaceful island of Giudecca — just a private shuttle ride from the crowds of St Mark’s — the hotel is now offering couples the chance to create their own signature scent with the Love Atelier perfume-making workshop.
In collaboration with The Merchant of Venice, a revered local perfumery house, this sensory experience takes place at the historic Studium bookshop near St Mark’s Square. It’s a one-hour journey through Venice’s fragrant past, culminating in guests blending their own bespoke perfume to take home (€100pp). Along the way, you’ll learn the art and science of fragrance-making — from the evolution of scent through the centuries to how the senses help shape memory and emotion.
Back at the hotel, the romance continues. Housed in a restored 19th-century flour mill, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice offers sweeping rooftop views, a summer pool, seven dining venues, and the second-largest spa in the city. The building’s industrial history has been beautifully preserved — from original brickwork to soaring beams — while recent refurbishments include 24 glamorous new suites by designer Biagio Forino. The Skyline Rooftop Bar is the perfect place for a sunset spritz, while the hotel’s quiet Giudecca setting means you’ll enjoy a more authentic side of Venice, away from the tourist crowds.
So yes, Venice smells even sweeter now. And your next couples’ escape? It could linger long after you leave.
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 hilton.com.
