Elvis Presley's Graceland upstairs remains off-limits to the public, but a virtual tour has revealed his second private bathroom, smothered in gold. The bathroom, located in the racquetball court building behind the Memphis mansion, was built in September 1975 for $250,000—more than double the $102,500 Elvis paid for the entire property in 1957.
Virtual Tour Reveals Unseen Spaces
Graceland opened to the public in 1982, five years after Elvis's death. During the pandemic, virtual tours were offered for the first time, allowing fans to see previously inaccessible areas. Daily Express participated in a live stream led by Graceland archivist Angie Marchese, who ventured upstairs in the racquetball court building.
On the first-floor landing, there is a viewing area for watching games, along with an iPod playing Elvis singing "Unchained Melody"—the song he performed at the piano just hours before his death, as recalled by Ginger Alden and his cousin Billy Smith.
Gold-Plated Luxury
Behind the first door on the left is a guest changing room with showers, a toilet, and dual sinks with gold-plated fixtures. Shelves for towels, shoes, and clothes are built into the wall. Further down the corridor, another door leads to Elvis's secret private bathroom. Inside, there is a greeting area with leather chairs where members of the Memphis Mafia would relax. The large space includes a walk-in closet and a built-in jacuzzi with gold-plated fixtures.
The King's private sink is encased in gold, similar to those on his private jet, the Lisa Marie. The most impressive feature is a walk-in wet room with a bench and five gold-plated showerheads that fire water from all directions.
Preservation of Elvis's Private Quarters
Elvis's ensuite bathroom inside the main Graceland mansion has been perfectly preserved as he left it in 1977, at the request of his daughter Lisa Marie. The racquetball court bathroom offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the King of Rock and Roll.
