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Akwaaba Mansion Bed & Breakfast

347 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 455-5958
akwaaba.com
5 star rating based on 12 reviews

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Rejuvenate with a restful weekend in the middle of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. It may sound like a paradox—until you see the Akwaaba Mansion Inn on a historic block of Stuyvesant Heights. Originally owned by wealthy beer barons, the 1860 three-floor brownstone was transformed into a bed-and-breakfast eight years ago by owners Monique Greenwood and Glenn Pogue. The name, Akwaaba, translates as "welcome"... more
Posted by nymag on March 31, 2007

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Stately mansion in overlooked historic Brooklyn neighborhood.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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Stately mansion in overlooked historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

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The Scene Akwaaba is a fantasy come true for its owners, Monique Greenwood (a former publisher who dabbles in decorating), and her poet-engineer husband, Glenn Pogue. The couple found the landmark mansion, neglected despite its historic stature, in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. They transformed it into an urban oasis, importing African furnishings and naming the place "Akwaaba,"... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 13, 2004)

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Intimate Country Bed & Breakfast in Brooklyn by Sharon F. at InsiderPages

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Akwaaba, which means Welcome in the Ghana language is synonymous with comfort and elegance all hidden away right here in Brooklyn!

Ever wanted to go away without leaving the area? Need someplace to relax and act like a tourist while being pampered?? Akwaaba is the place for you. Akwaaba Mansion is an elegant 18 room restored 1860??s Italian villa with an Afrocentric touch. This lovely... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 09, 2006)

Amazing Experience - I will be visiting again

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Staying at the Akwaaba Mansion was an extremely enjoyable experience that I will be happy to repeat the next time my wife and I are visiting the NY area. It has a number of uniquely decorated themed rooms, and I can't wait to try the next one when we return. We stayed in the "Jumping the Broom" room on this... more
Posted by Lasermon on June 29, 2008

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Excellent B&B located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. We found it to be much better value for money than those on offer in Manhattan. The Staff are very friendly and give a warm welcome. Breakfast varies day by day and is excellent with very fresh produce (French toast was excellent). We stayed in the Ashante room and were very... more
Posted by jacksondude on June 19, 2008
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