Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Washington, District of Columbia 1890's historic townhouse mansion located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in the heart of the Nation's Capitol. Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Check Room Availability  | Click to see a map  | Additional Pages... Guest Rooms/Rates   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to  Learn more about these rooms These are our base rates - certain discounts and/or charges may apply

Welcome to Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast, Washington's literary themed B&B. The home is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood at the heart of the Nation's Capitol. 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 home features spacious guestrooms dedicated to world renowned African American Authors. There are eight individually decorated guestrooms, each with private baths, premium linens, color television with cable/HBO, private line telephone with answering machine, clock radio with CD player, iron and ironing board. All rooms are individually air-conditioned with window units. Guestrooms are located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. Also available is the Writers Studio. The apartment is essentially one large room with an attached galley Kitchen, and full bathroom. The main room includes a comfortable King sized bed, sitting area with large leather sofa and easy chair. The bright bay window includes table, suitable for dining or catching up on work or email. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, and TV with Cable and DVD player. The Galley kitchen includes a full sized refrigerator, gas stove/oven combination, dishwasher, toaster coffee maker, and all cooking and eating utensils. The bathroom is located just off the kitchen and includes a full tub and shower combination.

Langston Hughes Suite

Two guestrooms feature king-sized beds, private two person Jacuzzi baths, writing desk and decorative fireplaces. One of these rooms also features a private balcony. Two guestrooms are furnished with queen-sized four-poster beds, decorative fireplaces and large private shower only baths. Two guest rooms are furnished with queen-sized beds, decorative fireplace and private shower only baths. One oversized guestroom features two queen-sized beds, and private shower only bath. The last guestroom features a king-sized iron bed; decorative fireplace, private shower only bath and separate claw-foot soaking tub.

Additional Features:

All guests are treated to a Southern hot cooked breakfast buffet each morning, served in the dining room family style, 8am weekdays and 9am weekends. 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 $12/nt. Please be sure to include inquires about parking when you make reservations. If parking is no longer available at the Inn, there is a commercial lot a short walk from the Inn.

The Location:

Visitors to Washington DC can enjoy the many free sights, including the Smithsonian Museums, and National Monuments, most of which are located on the National Mall. In addition, travelers will find many private Art Galleries, Historic homes and private Museums located throughout Washington DC neighborhoods. The National Mall an almost 3 mile east/west stretch of green space in downtown Washington DC is the center of most of the sightseeing.

Conveniently located just east of Dupont Circle, one of Washington's most prized neighborhoods. 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 easy 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.

Evenings, Dupont circle offers a wide variety of more than 80 restaurants from the simple bistro to fine dining. Nearby Connecticut Avenue, is home to one of Washington's best collection of shops, bookstores, movie theaters, the Improv Theatre, and many nightclubs. "Washingtonís Castro" is just one block from the home on 17th Street.

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Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, LTD.
1339 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20005

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