We stayed here on two occasions, once in October 2001 and
once in June 2004. First time we slept in a standard room while the second
time we booked a deluxe room. The deluxe rooms are bigger than the standard
rooms and they have a tv and a refrigerator. The standard rooms don't have a
tv (but in this location I considered that as being a plus). All rooms have
air conditioning and private bathrooms. I think I prefer the standard rooms,
as they were cheaper but as confortable and clean as the deluxe rooms;
besides, if you're looking for a four start hotel type better go to Furnace
Creek. But we were very pleased with Stovepipe Wells, it is much smaller and
less crowded and you could really feel the experience of being in the middle
of the desert with nothing for miles around. The village also has a saloon,
bar, restaurant, a general store, a gift shop, a gas station and more
importantly a swimming pool. We swam until late at night, the day was
cooling off and the sky was full of stars. It was great. The staff was
helpful and friendly. I remember that in the standard room the water was not
potable but since we had plenty of bottled water with us we didn't mind it.
The hotel is very close to the sand dunes.
