Welcome to our forum.
I've had my Artesian Piper Glen for about a month now and am very happy with it. The Atresian may not be the spa for you. From your description of the Royal it most definitely is not the spa for you.
bob5280, what do you like most about your Piper Glen and what caused you to select it over other choices? I know there are a couple of other people on this board that have that spa as well. What price range would you put it in?