Path of the Seven Stones, Basilicata hotel rooms at the Independent

"in 44 years of traveling around the world this was the worse and demeaning Hotel experience ever had( payment was made in advance BTW )! i cannot say anything about the accommodations because i never made it in!!! After an exhausting and temultuous trip to Potenza , my only concern was checking in , resting down my heavy luggage and preparing etc etc! however when i approached the door and tried to enter , there was no response or answer, i also tried to call a dozen times to no response! So after TWO AND A HALF HOURS ( see the photo below) of waiting for a response in the sweltering Heat, i had to rebook another accommodation on the spot because i could no longer endure the heat and exhaustion! i also contacted expedia about the matter and they refused to help me in making any concessions or correcting this horrendous situation, i also provided expedia with the information that when i attempted to get further info to reach the B&B that expedia sent a message saying that my room was no longer available ( see photo below)! if i could give - 5 stars i would , shame on the hotel and expedia for not returning the funds for a room that i could not access which resulted in me having to pay again for a whole other stay! NEVER AGAIN!"

"At the spur of the moment i found this gem of a place in Potenza. while visiting Southern italy , i have to say this property was leaps and bounds more stylish , simple but curated well, clean , beautiful and completely opposite to every where else ( meaning it was Classy and not garish and Tacky) !! Bless Antico for the nice accommodation! if i have to visit Potenza again, this is the only place j would like to stay!"

"They were very nice and the girl that checked us in was a dear. So helpful! 😍"

"This is an amazing family owned and family run hotel…we met the whole family and they are amazing! Great hotel…beautiful grounds…great pool…and amazing restaurant/food…find an excuse to go to Potenza so you can stay there!"

"We were met with a smile and easily made it to our room. The location was outstanding with easy availability parking. The hotel bar was outstanding and had quality drinks. The dinner at the restaurant was one of if not the best we had in Italy. The room and bathroom were very clean. And tea and coffee were available in the room. Breakfast was also provided and was delicious. When we left, we were even given a nice parting gift. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again. "

"It's a nice place. Easy to get around in the town center."

"Staff were excellent. Room was minimal but the bathroom was roomy. Good breakfast"