Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns
Where modern-day amenities meet ol’ fashioned hospitality
Choose luxurious lodging at Akwaaba Mansion, and make yourself at home in a glorious 1860s landmark. The restored Italianate features exquisite architectural details, including 14-foot ceilings and ornate fireplaces, while the décor is a blend of antiques and Afrocentric elegance.
Located in historic Stuyvesant Heights, Akwaaba Mansion is a standout on a quiet block lined with trees and some of the city’s finest brownstones. The diverse Brooklyn neighborhood is rich in culture, and the excitement of Manhattan is only 15 minutes away by subway or car. Enjoy a glass of lemonade on the sun porch, savor a hearty Southern breakfast in the dining room, dream the day away under a majestic chestnut tree in the secluded garden. Enjoy a massage or a Jacuzzi soak in the privacy of your room. This is your luxury bed and breakfast getaway in the city.
Akwaaba Mansion’s Special Touches
About the Neighborhood
For the past decade or so, Brooklyn has been called “The New Manhattan.” That’s because a hip, independent artist enclave now calls the borough home, and critically acclaimed indie restaurants have sprouted up everywhere, along with unique boutiques and flea markets.
Perhaps no neighborhood in the borough has seen as much of a renaissance as Bedford-Stuyvesant, called Bed-Stuy for short. Stuyvesant Heights, the area’s historic district and home of Akwaaba Mansion, thrives with ethnic diversity, a rich architectural heritage, and a central location that makes it easy to get to other hip, Brooklyn communities like Williamsburg, Clinton Hill and DUMBO. While in the neighborhood, stroll the historic streets, grab a bite to eat at Peaches, voted the best bar-be-que in the city, or a slice of pizza at Saraghina, a hipster hub that instantly transports you to chic Italy.
Take a longer walk or a short cab ride, and you can visit the Brooklyn Museum (their free First Friday celebrations are a must) and the beautiful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, next door to the Museum and alongside The Prospect Park Zoo. Go in the opposite direction, and you’re at Pratt Institute, one of the country’s leading art schools, a few blocks away from the Brooklyn Academy of Arts (BAM), with three theaters for live, international musical, theatrical and dance performances and four screens for independent and edgy first-run films.
While in downtown Brooklyn, walk the promenade and enjoy one of the best views of Manhattan anywhere. And if you actually want to go to Manhattan, walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to get there. Of course, you could always take the popular “A” train right from the inn, and be in Manhattan in 15 minutes!
Jumping the Broom
Pure Bliss ~ A supremely romantic retreat with a sumptuous king-size bed. The private bathroom features a large Jacuzzi bath, a separate glass shower and mood-setting lights on dimmers.
Guest Room Special Touches:
Regal Retreat
Classic Panache ~ A royal respite featuring rich colors and opulent furnishings, with a large bathroom including an oversized glass shower and the original porcelain sink and accent tiles.
Guest Room Special Touches
Ashante
Afrocentic Elegance ~ A sunny room accented with African artifacts and Motherland textiles. A recessed art wall with treasures from Africa accents the bathroom, which features his and her sinks and a Jacuzzi for two.
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Black Memorabilia
Contemporary Charm ~ The epitome of modern elegance, this soothing room with stylish black and white collectible photos features a king-size bed and a sunken bathroom with a soaking tub and separate glass shower.
Guest Room Special Touches
Glamping
When you stay with us during the warm-weather seasons, you can add a private tent in our garden oasis and spend the afternoon barbecuing, roasting marshmallows, enjoying nature or entertaining a few friends (maximum 4 outside guests who must depart by 9pm). Cost is $85.
Glamping Garden Special Touches:
Add a tent for $85, and it’s your private oasis for the day from checkin time at 2pm to the next day at 11am. You can also entertain up to 4 guests until 9pm. Glamping Garden public space is available to all guests.
