Name: Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre
Address: Venice, IT
Price range: From $204

Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre, VeniceHilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 76 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $204 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre is a four-star hotel on Via Orlanda in Mestre, positioned between Venice's historic centre, about 1.75 km away, and Marco Polo Airport, with the cruise terminal also within easy reach. Rooms come with LCD TVs, tea and coffee makers and king or twin beds, and the hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, a gym, free Wi-Fi and private parking. The Garden Grille & Bar serves Italian food on a terrace with garden views. It suits travellers driving to Venice or flying in who want airport access without city-centre prices. The breakfast has been criticised as overpriced, and the dinner menu is limited.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Comfortable, spacious rooms

Seasonal outdoor pool

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Watch out for

Breakfast considered overpriced

Limited dinner menu

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