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  • The Zora Neale Hurston Suite offers guests a king sized bed, decorative fireplace and private bath with 2 person Jacuzzi. All guests are served a full hot cooked breakfast each morning, family style, 8am weekdays and 9am weekend. For those guests who may need to depart earlier, a continental style breakfast is available from 7:30 am.

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    Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Enjoy your stay at Akwaaba, Washington’s literary themed Bed and Breakfast at the heart of Washington’s treasured Dupont Circle. This 1890's historic townhouse mansion is located within walking distance of the White House, and the many fine restaurants, and shops of Dupont Circle. The city’s Metro is a 10 minute walk for the Red line at Dupont Circle. This literary themed home features 8 spacious guestrooms, plus a garden level efficiency apartment, dedicated to world renowned African American Authors or genres. The home is conveniently located just east of Dupont Circle. Guests will find easy access to the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums and Monuments. The city’s Metro system is a short 10-minute walk, and additionally a major bus line passes directly in front of the home, taking you to the White House in less than 10 minutes. The business traveler will find quick access to Washington’s new Convention Center, MCI center, and conference hotels- the Hilton Towers, Marriott Wardman Park and Omni Shoreham. All are a short metro ride, or even walking distance as in the Hilton Towers. All guests, with the exception of apartment guests who have their own kitchen, are treated to a Southern hot cooked breakfast each morning, served 8am weekdays and 9am weekends in the bright formal dining room. Afternoons, the Inn offers light refreshments in the parlor. Guests are always invited to relax in the formal living room, or adjacent parlor. For those travelers with a car, there is limited reserved off street parking available for $15/nt. Please be sure to include inquires about parking when you make reservations.

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    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Available off street parking

    • Central downtown location

    • Dupont Circle Location

    • Hot cooked breakfast buffet

    • Romantic Getaway

    • Victorian Charm

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Hot Cooked Breakfast

    • Spa and Massage packages Available

    • Romantic Packages Available

    • Easy access to the Metro- 5-8 minute walk

    • Limited off street parking available

    • Wireless Internet access

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  • Writers Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $225/$300

    Writer's Suite: Akwaaba DC has a furnished apartment with accommodations for up to 6 guests. The apartment is furnished with a King sized bed, Queen bed and Double sized Futon sofa. There are 2 baths and a fully equipped galley kitchen. Wireless Internet and TV with cable are provided.

    Langston Hughes

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$265

    The Langston Hughes Suite is located on the 3rd floor of the house. This over-sized room offers a King sized bed, decorative fireplace, small private balcony and private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower. A full southern style breakfast is served each morning, 8am weekdays and 9am weekends. Wireless Internet access, TV with cable, private line telephone and a personal refrigerator are included.

    Zora Neale Hurston

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $190/$265

    The Zora Neale Hurston room is located on the 2nd floor of the house. Guests will find a comfortable King sized bed, large sitting area including sunny bay window, decorative fireplace and private bath with 2 person Jacuzzi tub and shower. A full southern style breakfast is served each morning, 8am weekdays and 9am weekends. Additional amenities include wireless Internet access, TV with cable/DVD, and personal refrigerator.

    Romance

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$225

    The Romance guest room offers a 4 poster canopy Queen bed on the second floor of the home. Guest enjoy a private bath with double sized shower with dual shower heads. Room amenities include wireless Internet access, TV with Cable/DVD and personal refrigerator. A southern style hot cooked breakfast is served each morning, 8am weekdays and 9am weekends.

    Inspiration Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$250

    Get inspired. This guest room is located on the 4th floor of the home an features a King sized wrought iron bed, large skylight and antique claw foot soaking tub. The private bath also includes a traditional shower. Amenities include wireless Internet, personal refrigerator and TV with cable/DVD. Guests are treated to a full southern style breakfast, served 8am weekdays and 9am weekends.

    Poetry Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $185/$240

    This guest room is located on the 4th floor of the home and offers accommodations for up to 4 guests. There are 2 Queen sized beds, a large sofa and private, shower only bath. As with all rooms at Akwaaba, wireless Internet, TV with cable/DVD and an in room refrigerator are provided. Guests enjoy a southern style hot cooked breakfast served each morning 8am weekdays and 9am weekends.

    Toni Morrison

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$195

    The Toni Morrison guest room offers a Queen sized bed and private shower only bath. This guest room is located on the 2nd floor of the home. Amenities include wireless Internet access, TV with cable/DVD and personal refrigerator. Guests are served a full southern style hot cooked breakfast each morning, 8am weekdays and 9am weekends.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Flexible to 10p    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: Mimimum stays may be required depending on travel dates. Please inquire

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations made more than 2 weeks prior to arrival, require a non-refundable deposit of $50. Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to arrival. Reservations less than 2 weeks require full payment.

    • Cancellations: A minimum of 2 weeks prior to arrival is required for cancellation. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to arrival can result in a refund only for night able to be resold.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: No

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8am wkdys 9am wkends

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Special Meals with

    • advanced request

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  • Location Type

    • 16th and R. Street NW

    • 4 blocks to Metro

    • Close to National Mall and Smithsonian

    • Close to Washington Convention Center

    • Dupont Circle neighborhood

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Alexandra

    • Distance to city: 7 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Directions are provided with reservations.

    Airport

    • Washington DC, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan National) 7 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Directions are provided with reservations.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Smithsonian Musuems

    • Washington Convention Center

    • Monuments

    • White House

    • Embassy Row

    • MCI Center

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Horseback riding

    • White House

    • Convention Center- Business Meetings

    • Romantic Getaway

    • Smithsonian Museums

    • Art Walks and Gallery's

    • Sightseeing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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    An absolute pleasure

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    What can I say, everything about my stay was a pleasure. The house was beautiful and felt like a home. The room was wonderful. The breakfast was always varied and contained plenty of fruit, and took note of my being vegetarian. There were Evening refreshments, that allowed one to unwind and talk with fellow guests in an excellent atmosphere. The location was excellent, really close to a bikeshare station which was a wonderful way to get round DC. I have to make a special mention of Joanna, the Innkeeper, who was always happy to help with every detail and who always made one feel completely at home! 'Outstanding' exactly sums up my stay!

    Wonderful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I spent three nights at Akwaaba and didn't want to leave! The room was gorgeous and the service was superb. The housekeeper was super helpful and always a pleasure to talk to. The food was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend sometime in the city--easy access to Metro and a lot of interesting things in the neighborhood.

    Wonderful stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We have stayed in many B&Bs but never have I had such a superb expereince. The rooms, service, hospitality, food and friendliness of satff was excelent. I would never stay anywhere else if I returned to DC.

    Wonderful DC Accommodations!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    During a visit to Washington DC this July we were fortunate enough to book a two night stay at the Akwaaba Inn. As fellow innkeepers we were not disappointed. At our small B&B in Charleston, SC, we make every effort to treat our guests as family with true Southern hospitality. Akwaaba Inn afforded us the same experience. It is well maintained and personal. Its small size makes one feel right at home and the price was a bargain for its convenient location near DuPont Circle. Our room was clean and comfortable as was the entire facility. Perhaps the best part of our stay was the hostess, Joanna, who greeted us warmly and went out of her way to always prepare our choice of a sugar-free breakfast. We learned that she has special hospitality and culinary training which accounted for the delicious quiches she crafted each morning as well as her fabulous homemade afternoon delights. We especially enjoyed sitting at a dining room table enabling us to become acquainted with the other guests. The camaraderie was infectious! We plan to make Akwaaba Inn our second home on any future visits to DC and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a warm, friendly, comfortable, and economical B&B type experience. Kudos to proprietor Monique Greenwood, wonderful Joanna, and their competent staff. Our sincere thanks to all for an enjoyable stay. Jack & Annelise Simmons 15 Church Street B&B Charleston, SC

    Wonderful DC weekend!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Overall, my stay at Akwaaba was wonderful!! The staff was friendly and very accomodating. The shower in the bathroom was a bit to small for my preference but, served its purpose!! Breakfast was delicious and the Happy Hour was refreshing. I certainly would revisit Awaaba at this location and the others throughout the Northeast. Overall, the Poetic Suite was lovely!!

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