THE INN OF FIVE GRACES
SANTA FE, USA
Located in one of Santa Fe’s most historic neighbourhoods, design-
ers Ira and Sylvia Seret transformed a neglected cluster of traditional
adobe buildings into a unique hotel. As internationally-known im-
porters of exotic antiques, rugs, textiles and architectural elements,
the Serets conceived the hotel as a showcase for their combined cre-
ative talents. From its 1996 opening as “Serets’ 1001 Nights”, the
24-suite hotel has been a magical retreat, brimming with the most
exquisite of the Serets’ treasures, collected on travels through Cen-
tral and South Asia.
Sylvia Seret’s glorious one-of-a-kind tile mosaics adorn the suites’
kitchens and bathrooms, while Ira Seret’s signature design style
makes every space an extraordinary living experience.
The name, “Five Graces”, refers to an Eastern concept — the five
graces of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Each needs to be
honoured in the full experience of life. Over the years, the Serets’
original vision has been continually developed with meticulous
attention to excellent service, cuisine, and comfort as the Inn has
grown into newly acquired properties on its historic street. They
continually enhance the hotel’s visual experience, updating design
elements and collection pieces throughout.