For travellers in search of luxury intertwined with history and the draw of mythology, several hotels draw inspiration from Ancient Roman and Greek times. These unparalleled resorts offer top-range facilities where mythology and luxury merge. Thousands of years on, Ancient Greece and Rome still fascinate people around the world, so it’s no surprise some hotels draw on these themes to entice visitors. It’s something that we can see in other industries too.

Little Caesars is the 4th largest pizza restaurant chain in the world, while Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is one of the most famous hotels and casinos in the world. The influence can even be seen in the online world of live casino games too. Age of the Gods Roulette contains characters like Zeus and Poseidon, bringing together the Gods and roulette in the digital world. Apollo features too in this game, who is the inspiration behind our first top-pick luxury hotel – De. Light Boutique Hotel.

De.Light Boutique Hotel (Mykonos, Greece)

As aforementioned, the god Apollo is the inspiration behind this majestic luxury hotel. The hotel’s name references Delos, Apollo’s birthplace, and the serenity and elegance of the interior are inspired by the god of light, music and prophecy. Perched on cliffs overlooking Agios Ioannis Bay, suites are all white, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can take in the panoramic views offered by the hotel in private infinity pools, and experience the spa inspired by The Pythia. Finally, at dinner time, guests can feast on Michelin-star quality food to complete their divine experience.

Romeo Roma Hotel (Rome, Italy)

The next stop on our list is Rome and Piazza del Popolo where visitors can find Romeo Roma Hotel. Each suite in this architectural masterpiece is themed after a Roman deity. Interiors are adorned with marble, gold leaf and frescoes showing gods like Venus and Mars. For those with extra money to spend, the Jupiter Imperial Suite can cost €25,000 per night and comes with a private pool and a private butler amongst other perks. Finally, those who want to be transported back into the battleground of the Colosseum can take advantage of the exclusive gladiator training session where Romans entertained themselves thousands of years ago.

The Royal Blue Resort – (Crete, Greece)

As we move to the last entry on the list, visitors find them back in Greece at the Royal Blue Resort. The hotel embodies Poseidon’s dominance of the sea and offers private villas with direct access to the sea and infinity pools that merge with the Aegean Sea. For relaxation, guests can visit the Thalassotherapy Spa inspired by Poseidon’s domain, and enjoy a massage to reinvigorate themselves. For something a bit more private, excursions are offered to see the ruins of Pavlopetri or the Labyrinth of Knossos, once home to the Minotaur, overhead, in a private helicopter.

These hotels are only fit for the wealthiest of travellers and give visitors a rare chance to live like an ancient god. Whether it’s basking in the Greek sun or copying the moves of gladiators gone by, these mythologically inspired destinations should be next on the list.