The Inn of The Five Graces
Hotel · Santa Fe
150 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Highlights
Maximalist decor meets Santa Fe charm; global antiques, spa, fine dining
Maximalist decor meets Santa Fe charm; global antiques, spa, fine dining
"A family-founded Relais & Châteaux property celebrated for ornate, globally inspired interiors assembled by its founders and now undergoing a generational renewal under their sons and a new managing director. The property pairs richly layered antique textiles, mosaic bathrooms, hand-carved wooden screens and other curated antiques with a lighter, more modern touch in renovated suites and a refreshed spa, and it serves as a luxurious home base for cultural outings around Santa Fe." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An eclectic adobe property located on the country's oldest street in Barrio de Analco, known for 26 bespoke rooms fancifully decorated with Silk Route artifacts and iconic adobe architecture; it earned the top spot in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards in Santa Fe for two years in a row. The property is bringing back five celestial glamping expeditions in 2025 (April 25–28; May 25–28; Aug. 11–15; Aug. 21–24; Sept. 19–22) that include overnight stays, film screenings, evening cocktails, insightful lectures, multi-course meals paired with New Mexican wines, and luxe glamping amenities such as roomy tents, memory foam mattresses, and eye-catching Southwestern textiles. Guests can choose between the "Mysteries of Chaco Canyon Expedition" and the "Taos Perseid Meteor Shower Expedition" (the latter sets up a private basecamp near Taos); across both experiences travelers will enjoy stargazing beneath a new moon, a sunrise hike to watch morning light cast shadows on features like Fajada Butte and the San Juan Basin, learning to bake horno bread (a traditional Pueblo staple), visits to a nearby UNESCO World Heritage Pueblo site, paddling and horseback riding through a nearby national monument, and expert-guided Perseid stargazing. “These journeys invite travelers to not only witness the Southwest’s stunning landscapes but to connect with its timeless spirit in a way that transforms the mind and heart,” Angelisa Murray, CEO & Founder of Heritage Inspirations (which the inn is collaborating with), said in a statement to Travel + Leisure. She added that she feels the experiences are an “unforgettable tapestry of discovery.” Additionally, “Astrotourism has become one of the most popular trends in travel for 2025,” said Kevin Geanides, managing director of the inn. “Learning about the region's history and culture through celestial events in these iconic locations is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while visiting the Southwest." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Relais & Châteaux property that treats breakfast as a core value and frequently brings home Best Hotel in Santa Fe honors; mornings begin with freshly roasted coffee from local roastery Iconik Coffee or with a custom blended tea like the Cota Navajo tea with lavender and prickly pear. Everything is made-to-order and changes seasonally, with favorites such as sunrise chilaquiles, huevos motulenos (with red, green, or Christmas chile), and blue corn piñon pancakes." - Kristy Alpert
"Housed in restored adobe buildings, this inn is an immersive, sensory-rich escape filled with global antiques and textiles—Uzbek embroidered headboards, Peruvian prayer blankets, and museum-quality Afghan and Tibetan artifacts—paired with kiva-style fireplaces that fill rooms with the sweet scent of piñon pine. Many suites feature indulgent deep soaking tubs set into inlaid stone, and the owners’ acquisition of a beloved local restaurant now gives guests direct access to a decades-old dining icon; a house dessert—Rosalea’s French apple pie, studded with golden raisins and pecans—has been a longtime favorite. Cultural experiences extend beyond the property, including visits to a nearby pueblo to learn traditional horno baking and warm hospitality rituals." - Nicholas DeRenzo
"The historic Barrio de Analco, founded in 1610, is one of Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhoods. It’s also home to the town’s most unique lodging: the Inn of the Five Graces, a cozy, highly-visual 24-room Relais & Chateau property set in a string of old adobe and stone buildings. Its owners, Sylivia and Ira Seret, who opened the inn in 1996 (and also operate a nearby design emporium) are responsible for the decidedly maximalist Southwestern and Central Asian decor: plush crimson armchairs, Afghan rugs, embroidered Uzbekian headboards and kiva fireplaces. Huge bathrooms house soaking tubs and folklore-themed, mosaic-tiled walk-in showers; while turndown service includes fresh homemade chips and salsa and rotating chocolates. A tasty breakfast (ask for your huevos rancheros “Chritmas Style”) is served in a tranquil courtyard with a babbling fountain. Come dinner, the reopened, oak–beamed Pink Adobe (est. 1944) serves “New Mexican Cajun” fare: clams Lucifer in red-chile tequila broth and fire-roasted chile rellenos. Also resurrected is the Dragon Room Bar—once hosting the likes of Georgia O’Keeffe—gussied up with a shiny green Chihuly chandelier and margarita menu. A new 5-room spa, sure to top several “best of” lists, is dotted with Buddha statues and giant crystals, a serene spot for Himalayan salt stone massages and luxe Augustinus Bader facials." - Kate Donnelly
