Venice: Hilton Molino Stucky

I've been to this hotel on a few occasions, and it never disappoints. The location is a bit away from the main attractions of Venice, which makes this all the more appealing as it has a quiet, reserved feeling whilst still being close to the action by way of a free shuttle service. The shuttle boat arrives on a regular basis, taking guests across to the city centre. The rooftop pool is open from May until September, with stunning views across Venice. You can see the ships sailing by on their way to cruise the Adriatic and beyond. I've sailed into Venice on Silversea's Silver Spirit and also sailed out on another occasion, on board Spirit. It's magical!