Few figures in the Greek pantheon inspire as much raw power and magnetic force as Ares — the god of war, courage, and unyielding strength. At Olympus Hospitality in Marathonas, Rhodes, we have channelled that primal energy into a suite that is as arresting as the deity who inspired it. The Ares Suite is not simply a place to sleep. It is a statement.
The Mythology Behind the Man
Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera, a deity who embodied the brutal, visceral reality of conflict. Where his sister Athena represented strategic warfare, Ares was the pure, unfiltered force of battle — passionate, relentless, and impossible to ignore. The ancient Greeks both feared and revered him, understanding that strength and courage were not comfortable virtues. They demanded sacrifice, will, and nerve.
This duality — fearsome yet fascinating — forms the philosophical core of the Ares Suite. Bold design choices sit alongside considered comfort. Power is tempered by luxury. Every element has been chosen with intention, much as Ares himself was said to approach the field of battle.
Design That Commands Attention
The moment you cross the threshold of the Ares Suite, you understand that this is a space built for those who refuse to be ordinary. Deep, rich tones — the crimson of shields, the graphite of hammered armour — define the colour palette. These are not colours that whisper. They declare.
The furnishings are architectural in their confidence: clean lines, weighty materials, and a sculptural quality that rewards the eye. Artwork selected for the suite draws on Hellenic motifs reimagined through a contemporary lens — the eternal made modern, the mythological made tactile. Every object in the room earns its place, chosen not for decoration alone but for the story it tells.
Yet for all its boldness, the Ares Suite never sacrifices comfort. The king-size bed is dressed in premium linens that invite genuine rest. The lighting has been designed to shift from the energising brightness of morning to the warm, amber glow of evening, transitioning the space as effortlessly as the god himself was said to transform the chaos of battle into the structured aftermath of victory.
Living Like a God in Rhodes
The Ares Suite sits within the Olympus Hospitality complex in Marathonas, one of Rhodes Island's most enviable locations. Five minutes on foot brings you to the beach, where the Aegean stretches away in that extraordinary shade of blue that has inspired poets, painters, and travellers for millennia. Ten minutes in the other direction delivers you to Rhodes Town — one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world, a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman fountains that rewards every visit.
The harbour at Mandraki, famous for the site where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood, is just eight minutes away. It is where the fishing boats come in at dawn, where the cafés fill by mid-morning, and where the light on the water in the late afternoon turns everything to gold. To stay in the Ares Suite is to have all of this within easy reach, returning each evening to a room that meets your energy rather than diminishing it.
Amenities Worthy of the God of War
We believe that true luxury is not about excess — it is about precision. Every amenity in the Ares Suite has been selected with the same deliberate intent that defines its design. The fully equipped kitchen means you can prepare a Greek breakfast at your own pace, with fresh produce from local markets transforming the simplest meal into something memorable. The garden terrace opens onto the kind of view that reminds you why Rhodes has been drawing visitors since antiquity.
Free high-speed WiFi means you remain connected to the world beyond, should you choose to be. Our 24/7 service ensures that whatever you need — whether it is a restaurant recommendation, a boat excursion booking, or simply an extra set of towels at midnight — someone is always available to assist you.
Beach access is a matter of minutes. A hire car can take you to Lindos, to the Valley of the Butterflies, or to the quieter coves of the island's western shore. The Ares Suite is a base from which to conquer Rhodes at your own pace — which, we suspect, is exactly how the god himself would have preferred it.
The Olympus Trinity
The Ares Suite is one of three named suites at Olympus Hospitality, each drawing on a different facet of the ancient Greek divine. The Zeus Suite channels the commanding authority of the king of the gods — majestic, expansive, and utterly in charge. The Poseidon Suite evokes the deep, fluid power of the sea — its design as restful and profound as the ocean itself.
Together, the three suites represent the three realms of the ancient Greek cosmos: sky, sea, and the earthly battlefield. To stay in any one of them is to inhabit, for a time, the world of myth. To stay in the Ares Suite is to embrace the boldest chapter of that story.
Book Your Stay at Olympus Hospitality
The Ares Suite is waiting for guests who understand that a holiday should be more than comfortable — it should be memorable. If you are drawn to spaces that challenge as much as they comfort, to design that rewards close attention, and to a location that places the wonders of Rhodes Island at your feet, this is your suite.
Discover the Ares Suite and all that Olympus Hospitality has to offer at www.olympushospitality.eu. The Zeus and Poseidon Suites are equally available for those who prefer their mythology with a different flavour. However you choose to arrive, Rhodes and the gods of Olympus will be ready to receive you.