THE ROOMS
OF LEGENDS
Double rooms that once welcomed legendary figures from another era.
WHERE HISTORY
STILL LIVES…
Within the historic rooms of the original stone building, dating back to 1862, every stay becomes a journey into another era.
Behind the old wooden doors, the marble details, the original ceilings and floors, and the distinctive objects that have survived the passage of time, the atmosphere of the old La Belle Hélène de Ménélas still lives on. Every element has been preserved with exceptional personal care and deep respect by the Maragos family.
Within these very rooms, remarkable figures of world history were once welcomed as guests - archaeologists, writers, poets, researchers, and travellers who came to Mycenae in search of something remarkable, mysterious, and timeless.
Today, these rooms preserve their authentic character while combining the historical details of another era with modern amenities and understated luxury. Each room bears the name of a person who truly stayed here, offering a unique hospitality experience filled with memory, atmosphere, and history.
Wilhelm Dörpfeld & Alan JB Wace
In the room bearing the names of Alan J. B. Wace and Wilhelm Dörpfeld, the atmosphere remains closely connected to the era of the great excavations of Mycenae. Here, it feels as though the echoes of conversations about ancient finds, maps, theories, and the great discoveries that changed the history of Mycenaean archaeology still linger. The exposed stone, marble details, the old wooden ceiling, and the distinctive furnishings create an authentic space, full of character and a subtle sense of scholarly exploration. The room features a double bed with a premium branded mattress, a marble bathroom, an antique washbasin within the room, a closed wardrobe with neoclassical doors, a writing desk with a period chair, and views overlooking the village of Mycenae.
Carl Jung
Quiet, understated, and deeply introspective, the Carl Jung room is an ideal setting for reflection, observation, and moments of solitude. The renowned Swiss psychiatrist and thinker visited Mycenae in search of what he pursued throughout his life: symbols, myths, and the deeper traces of the human psyche. The marble details, the wooden ceiling, and the room's authentic features create a space with understated elegance and a sense of tranquillity. The room features a double bed that can be converted into twin beds, a marble bathroom, an open wardrobe, a work desk, and views overlooking the village of Mycenae.
Agatha Christie & Max Mallowan
In the room where Agatha Christie stayed with her husband, Max Mallowan, the atmosphere still seems to hold something of the tranquillity, mystery, and imagination that gave birth to her most famous stories. Between archaeological expeditions and her journeys to Mycenae, the great author spent moments of rest and inspiration in a room that has preserved its authentic character to this day. The old wooden floor, the marble details, the handcrafted period wooden bed, and the room's distinctive features create a stay filled with atmosphere, nostalgia, and history. The room also features a vintage washbasin, an open wardrobe, and views overlooking the village of Mycenae.
Dr. Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann stayed in this room, becoming the first person to live in this historic building when it was still a private residence. Unknowingly, he opened the first chapter of a long history of hospitality that would later connect La Belle Hélène de Ménélas with remarkable figures from around the world. In this very room, and along the same stone passageways once walked by Schliemann, guests today enjoy a stay deeply connected to the history and atmosphere of Mycenae. The stone walls, wooden features, old tiled floors, and the room's distinctive details have preserved the authentic character of that era to this day. The room also features a wooden double bed that can be converted into twin beds, an antique washbasin within the room, a closed wardrobe with neoclassical doors, and two windows overlooking the village of Mycenae.
