Disappointing Stay – Not a 4-Star Experience
We booked five nights at Antares last minute due to poor weather in the mountains where we had booking originally, choosing the Verona region for its sunny forecast. Unfortunately, we made the decision based solely on attractive photos of the pool area and didn't read any reviews — something we quickly came to regret.
From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was not going to be a relaxing stay. The hotel is located in the middle of an industrial zone, accessible only by car, and the building itself resembles a prison from the outside.
Inside, things didn’t improve. The hotel felt neglected and unclean, with outdated furnishings, rusted doors, broken lamps, stained curtains, and a dirty air conditioning unit. The room came with just one bath towel per person and no hand towels. Despite asking for additional towels daily, housekeeping consistently removed them without replacing them.
The bathroom was especially disappointing — the shower was extremely small and dirty, to the point that it felt unhygienic to use. It seems the property hasn’t seen any meaningful renovation in decades.
Additionally, while the hotel advertises a spa and fitness center, both have been closed for quite some time, which was never communicated on the website or at the time of booking.
This might be a tolerable stopover for one night if you arrive late and leave early, but it’s absolutely not suitable for a multi-day holiday. Antares falls far short of the standards expected from a 4-star hote
