Hilton Garden Inn – Venice Mestre San Giuliano

An excellent affordable place to base a trip to Venice. The staff is very helpful (special thanks to Alex at the check-​in desk for answering all of our silly questions) and the facility is more than adequate. It’s a painless 10-​minute bus ride to the island, and from there the city is all yours.
Perfect place, will definitely be staying here again whenever I make it back to Venice. Thanks!

This is a great spot to use as a base to tour Venice. The modern facilities are lovely and the location is perfect with facile access to transportation into the city. The rooms are quite nice, the staff are friendly and very helpful and the morning breakfast is beyond adequate. The room rate seemed quite reasonable for the location and the quality of their offering.
We wanted to spend two days touring Venice. When we investigated the options, we found that the hotels in the city were quite expensive. When reading the TripAdvisor reviews for this establishment, the ease of access into the city was highlighted in virtually all of them. It was also close to the Mestre Train Station where we planned to catch our departing train. The facility did, in fact receive generally excellent marks and, as a Hilton Diamond member, I had the option to use points. With all factors taken into account, it seemed like the best choice for us.
We were dropped at the hotel by our distribution partner as a favor after we concluded our business in Ferrara. We had difficulty finding the right turnoff from the Expressway as it seemed to be a bit tricky. But we eventually located it. The curb appeal was quite positive as the large building towered above most things around it. The front landscaping was modern in its motif and was also quite impressive.
Upon entering, the lobby area gave an equally positive impression. The front counter area was well kept and decently staffed. The lobby itself was nicely laid out and well presented with a pleasant décor. It was aesthetically pleasing but also functional with a reasonable amount of seating.
We were checked in by a very efficient and friendly front desk agent. She assigned us a room on the sixth level. In general, we found the staff to be very helpful during our stay as they were congenial and I found our dealings very pleasant.
The elevator ride to our floor was intriguing as there was an outside view. However, I also enjoyed having the option of taking the stairs from the lobby when I wanted the extra steps. Upon entering our room, we were quite pleased as we found it to be spacious and clean. The modern décor was quite nice as the work area was more than adequate and the flat screen TV featured a decent array of programming. The bathroom was also clean and functional. The amenities were all in order including the WiFi, which worked flawlessly throughout our stay. The bed was comfortable and the surroundings were quiet allowing us to get good sleep. Our room allowed a nice view of the surrounding area while the pool was directly below us.
The morning breakfast was quite sufficient for us. There was a decent array of hot and cold items. Our meal was comped because of my status but the price they typically charged seemed reasonable for the quality of the fare.
The transportation into the city was very easy as advertised. The bus stop was just outside the hotel. There were two lines that went directly to the bus station at the city’s edge. We were able to buy multi-​day transportation passes at the front desk and charge them to our room. The ride was about 8 to 10 minutes to the city terminal and the cost was very reasonable. The return trip was just as easy as it was the simple reverse of the ride into the city.
When we departed, we were able to take advantage of the convenient shuttle to Mestre station. We arranged for it a few hours in advance on the morning we needed it. For € 14 and a small tip, it was a very inexpensive way to get to our train.
As a Diamond member, I had sufficient points to pay for the stay as this seemed like a very good situation in which to use those points. When I had looked up the cost, rooms were about € 260 to € 280. While not cheap, given the location, the going rates around Venice, the quality of the facility and the access this establishment offered to transportation, this was not a bad deal.
Overall, we were very happy with this choice as it made a great base to tour Venice. The location is terrific with the proximity to transportation. The facility is top notch while the rooms are very nice. The service is wonderful with a very attentive and responsive staff. The morning breakfast is more than adequate. The room rates are also not bad given the cost of other hotels in the area. I would absolutely have no qualms about recommending this place if you need Venice-​area accommodations.

Das Hilton ist ein sehr angenehmes Hotel und nahe am Hafen !! Wichtig für uns da wir anschließend zu unserer Kreuzfahrt in den Hafen von Venedig wollten. Wir hatten ein großes und sehr sauberes Zimmer mit schönen Ausblick.. Das Frühstück war hervorragend, Eierspeisen etc. waren sehr Schmackhaft und frisch. Das Personal war flott und freundlich. Alles war zu unsere Zufriedenheit, dieses Haus kann man Empfehlen. Natürlich ist auch eine Tiefgarage vorhanden.

I was worried to stay so far away from Venice but staying near the airport was a good choice since we had an early flight the next day. It’s also less expensive to stay in Mestre than in Venice. Getting to Venice by bus is super easy. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel and they run late at night. It ended up being the perfect hotel choice for us. I enjoyed the friendly staff and they provided bus information and a map of Venice. They even provide an airport shuttle for a little more than taking the airport bus– way better and worth the extra money. There is a pool and restaurant but we spent all of our time exploring our last day in Venice instead of the hotel. The hotel was modern clean and the people are friendly. Definitely exceeded my expectations and I liked it here.

Nice hotel especially for the price.
If you want to stay close to Venice and go there as well as Mestre and other places nearby, perfect.
Not a traditional Venice experience and in an urban location.
Staff friendly even when super busy and architecture of the place is clean and simple; great for relaxing.
Enjoy.

I recently stayed at this hotel while on vacation in Venice and it was excellent! The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. They were welcoming and made the beginning of our vacation stress free!
The rooms are very spacious and they had both European & North American electrical outlets — bonus! We booked the breakfast package so we received a buffet breakfast in the morning which was pretty good also.
They offered free wifi & check out time is 12 noon which was excellent as we were headed to the cruise terminal for 1 pm.
The only negative experience we had was we had pre-​arranged an airport shuttle with the hotel prior to arrival and when we got to the airport, nobody was there to pick us up and we had to pay double to hire a taxi. The taxi driver was excellent so it wasn’t so bad, and the staff at the hotel were extremely apologetic which helped also. I would definitely recommend staying here as it’s just a short drive to downtown Venice, and it is less than half the price of staying on the island.

I’m staying in the same hotel on this trip. It’s held up nicely. The rooms are extremely large by European standards. The beds are comfortable, it’s really clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. And the free wifi in the lobby and room is a HUGE amenity. Pick up the login details at the front desk.
There’s a restaurant on the premises, so it’s convenient. The hotel is located along a highway with no restaurants within close walking distance. My room rate also included a buffet breakfast, which serves cereals, meats, egg, pastries, and a whole lot more. It’ll give you a great start to your day of sightseeing.
In terms of value, comfort and convenience, it’s hard to beat.
Pro tip: To get to venice, take the 5 or 19 bus at the stop right outside the hotel. It’s about 15 minutes away. Exit the bus at the bus terminal. Just follow the crowd. You can buy tickets at the front desk of the hotel. It’s much easier to do this for your all your trips than to go to the sales office of the bus terminal. If you plan on taking the vaporetto a few times (like to Murano), it’s cheaper to buy the unlimited day pass.

Just 15 minutes from the airport. They have a shuttle that you can reserve to pick you up from the airport for about 12 Euros per direction. Cheaper than taxis. The guy will meet you after you get your luggage. He will be holding a sign with your name. Reserve through
To get to downtown Venice, you take the #5 bus that stops directly in front of the hotel and in less than 15 minutes you are at the Plaza where all the buses and taxis collect. The plaza is also right where the shuttle to the cruise ships is located if you are cruising.
Otherwise, you can board all the important vaporetta (water buses) from the Plaza or start your walking adventure of the city.
The Garden Inn is like many Garden Inns — same standards. Nice people at the front desk because they deal with confused Americans and Brits all the time.
It is located just in he outskirts of Mestre which we found to be a very nice place to visit. Two other buses pick you up and take you to Mestre for dinner. Much cheaper than Venice. Good happy hours places. If you buy the multi-​day transportation tickets that are offered, then all the buses and vaporetti are covered under the one price. Buy them at the registration desk at the Garden Inn.
This is a much better place to stay than in downtown Venice. You don’t have to lug your luggage through the streets of Venice or pay someone a Doge’s ransom to lug it for you. Remember, no cars in Venice and everything is carried by boat. Think about that when you choose a hotel.
We sat around the pool and did some jet lag recovery.
You won’t find pools in downtown Venice hotels.

I stay at this hotel a great deal. The staff is always very friendly. It has a great pool. The restaurant has very good food. Breakfast is usually pretty full of people. If you are on a tight schedule to catch a flight, give yourself some extra time. The hotel is off of the beaten path, but there is an awesome walking trail across the street. The gym is often very hot. They have free weights up to 20kg. There is an all in one machine, treadmill, elliptical, exercise bike, two adjustable benches, crunch machine, yoga mat, television, and a yoga ball. It is a short trip to the airport (around 10 – 15 minutes) and a shuttle bus stops right out front. The shuttle bus will can also take you to Venice. Plenty of parking if you have a car. The only downside is there is a pool party there every Thursday night with a live DJ, drinks, and loud music (that shuts down at 11PM). It doesn’t bother me, but it can be difficult to find a parking spot during the party, long waits in the restaurant, and issues if you try to go to bed before 11PM.