We stopped at the Furnace Creek Inn in the early ‘80’s. After seeing the room, I asked for a refund. Rundown and dirty it was. We stayed in Beatty that night. Just sight seeing.
I haven’t been to the Inn in fifteen years, but the last time was a treat. Clean. Good food. Pool located beneath palms. Lush garden. It must have been sold and renovated from the time you were there.