I specifically stayed at this hotel to see the best sunrise, sunset and stars. It didn’t disappoint. Yes it is an older hotel, but dang, it has character. It was very cold in the evening and I didn’t want to wait on hot water for the shower. No tv in the room, was a large tv in old restaurant area. Very nice going in there for morning coffee and hot tea. Also could stay in there and check emails and phone calls. Love being able to park at the door and unload. Arrived early and went 7 miles up to the Casino for supper and seeingThe Bovine.

This was one of the worst places we ever stayed in. The carpets stank, the room was not cleaned properly, could see dust everywhere. The woman receptionist was horrible to me when I poured cold water into my water bottles, she told me off as said that you only use cups. But they also say to run the water for 15 mins to get hot water. Sounds contradictory. We only wanted to fill out water bottles to hydrate ourselves for the day. How do you expect us to get water when there’s no shop nearby. The 100 year old excuse for the state of the hotel and the pipes does not make sense, older buildings are better maintained. Never recommend this place and that receptionist needs to be sacked for her behaviour

This was beyond disappointing. We made a trip to Death Valley for the sole purpose of staying at this place to do th3”e tour. However, despite my friend emailing 3 days before arrival and the fact that it states tours available the lobby they replied the morning of our arrival to say tours ate cancelled until further notice e because of the heat. We asked first thing in the morning if we could peak our heads in to the opera house but was told but a pretty grumpy employee that it was impossible. She said it was due to the heat then stated it was because of staff shortages and that she needed to be on reception despite the fact she had in fact been gone for half an hour leaving the place unattended. We’re really angry about this whole thing because we essentially wasted a day. The place is in disrepair and because of flooding smells pretty awful. Go stay in Betty 40minutes away for a better time,

We decided to stay here for the history and break from camping in Furnace Creek. There was a wind/ sand storm yesterday there so thankful for the break from the grist, shower and clean sheets. Unfortunately that is all this hotel has to offer. I have stayed in Hostels with better facilities. There is a kitchen set up with a fridge and microwave, no running water, pots, pans, or stove yet signs all over warning of the delicate plumbing. We moved rooms within the first hour because the sink didn’t drain. Ao, a hotel in the middle of a desert with no restaurant and a marginal means of preparing food yet with no place to wash utensils and dishes it stands to reason people use their bathroom sinks. I have no doubt the pervasive musty smell has something to do with the plumbing. Everything is dusty, furniture would be free on FB marketplace, paint is peeling and worn. Makeshift upgrades have been made keeping things marginally functional. The shower pressure is good but water temp tenuous. I think the hot water has to run the length of the building to reach each room. We met a fellow passing through who stayed here 30 years ago, said it looked the same as then. On a positive note, the mattresses were newer and sheets clean. So there is nothing around and this was a nice break. But, sad to see what could be a great stop over location not improved to its potential but allowed to just limp along until it finally collapses into the dust.

We decided to stay here due to its proximity to Death Valley National Park,its moderate cost compared to in park accommodations and the intriguing history of the hotel and opera house. Although I did expect it to be run down - it was more rundown than I expected. Certainly wouldn’t want to have an extended stay here. Only the middle area of the u shaped building structure is open. Paint is peeling of the walls interior and exterior and the hallway was very musty smelling although our very small room wasn’t to bad. The common room with seating, board games and tv was at the opposite of the section of the hotel from our room. The common appliances were past their best by dates. I don’t think it would be a huge cost to upgrade a few of the common room amenities.