The new kid on the block, the Hilton Dead Sea Resort only joined the string of resorts which line the beach in March 2017.  I am not a resort person, but the Hilton does a good job of taking the cookie cutter out of the experience. Rooms are spread over four buildings. The large central structure houses the reception, gym, restaurants and breathtaking views over the pools and the sea. Middle East Top Chef host, Joe Barza is also the head chef for 1312 Restaurant serving Lebanese food with a  modern twist. It is so named because the Dead Sea is 1312 feet below sea level. Nice as all these things are, you come here to get covered with mud and try to float in the incredibly salty water. The typically uncomfortable rocky beach is covered with white sand imported from the Jordanian desert making for a much more pleasurable experience. Large urns of smooth mud are located beside the showers. You can dig it up yourself from the bottom of the sea but this can be a bit pebbly and a little too exfoliating. Ask one of the gentlemen who man the beach for a salt scrub after the mud. Your skin will never be softer!