The Royal Dead Sea Hotel reminds me of the film "the Grand Budapest Hotel". What was once chic luxury has faded. We're happy they haven't changed it. From the wood paneled elevators, to the dark carpeting and heavy wood furniture, and the high ceilings (and frescos!) in the immense indoor salt pool and dining rooms, it's a nice change from the cookie cutter modern hotels. Our room was very large with a couch, dressers, porch, shower and bathtub. And actual lamps including reading lamps. The best part were the friendly down to earth people, both employees and guests. Downside? Of course! The porch sliding door didn't slide, we had internet problems that no one came to fix, the dry sauna wasn't working, the drinking water in the spa wasn't cold, the toilet was hard to flush and more. But put that aside and come. The price is very competitive compared to other Dead Sea hotels.
