Eilat

A friend recently asked my opinion as to where he should stay in Eilat. Here's the results. The standard list of "five star" hotels includes Herods, Dan Eilat, Hilton Queen of Sheba, and the Isrotel Royal Beach. Herods, in my opinion, is the worst hotel of this group. The rooms are old and tired, the decor is tacky. Only the pool is nice. The Dan Eilat also has similar issues- tacky decor, but well kept. The rooms, too, are old, but the bathrooms are luxurious. The pool is beautiful. The Queen of Sheba has a theme, but it's not overwhelming and if you didn't look around for the hidden details, you would think it's just a nice Hilton. The pool here is standard and unexciting, but it has fountains and pretty flowers. The rooms here are probably the nicest in Eilat, but they too could use an update. The Royal Beach has a striking lobby, with gorgeous flower arrangements and a good pool. The rooms here are nice as well. But, the hotel is beginning to look tired around the edges and could use a little care.
So, which is the best? We advised the Hilton Queen of Sheba. It just feels more luxurious than the other hotels. Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, IsraelGuest is simply posting its own opinion, based on TripAdvisor reviews and other indicated sources. IsraelGuest representatives have not been guests of the hotels.