Experience luxury bed and breakfast lodging and warm, Akwaaba hospitality in the “City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.” Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, the historic 1880s manor features a gracious porch and grounds along with six guest rooms and suites accommodating up to 20 lodgers. Original, ornate woodwork, stained glass and marble fireplaces abound throughout the inn. Modern-day amenities include on-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and more.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the light-filled dining room, afternoon refreshments in the handsome sitting parlor, and a warm cup of Joe or tea anytime you want on the welcoming porch, all this while listening to the musical sounds of Philadelphia. The decor of each guest room is inspired by music from popular Philadelphia hitmakers.
When you head out for a day of work or play, you’ll find Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania a few blocks away, along with dining, shopping and cultural venues. And Center City is within 3 miles! Akwaaba Philadelphia really is your perfectly located home away from home!
Akwaaba Philadelphia’s Special Touches
1880s historic mansion with gracious porch and grounds
Located in fashionable University City, a few blocks from Drexel University and U Penn, near fine restaurants and shops, and a walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Zoo and 30th St. Amtrak Station
Decorated to celebrate Philadelphia’s rich music legacy
Spacious guest rooms and suites, all with private baths and kitchens, kitchenettes or a microwave and mini fridge
Air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, clock radios, wireless internet and guest computer station
Luxurious robes for lounging
Custom bath amenities and blow dryer
Distinguished library/game room
Private meeting and event spaces
Scrumptious, expansive breakfast
Afternoon refreshments
Personal concierge to arrange tours, restaurant reservations or anything else guests may desire
Some of the city’s most gracious homes have an address in University Center. The tree-lined neighborhood is a short walk to the city’s most notable art destinations–The Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Barnes Foundation. The Philadelphia Zoo is also a stroll away. Center City–with it’s office and government buildings, Convention Center, and historic sites and squares–is directly adjacent to University City and only three miles away from Akwaaba’s front door. A five-minute cab ride will get you there, or take the bus, subway or trolly with stops a few minutes away from the inn. 30th Street Station–the hub for Amtrak trains and economy buses connecting Philadelphia to other major cities like New York and Washington, DC–is also walkable. The Porch at 30th Street Station is an animated public space with fresh air and fresh fare featuring rotating food trucks and outdoor pop-up performances.
Say Ooh, La, La ~ Two rooms of spacious sexiness inspired by Philadelphia’s deep-throated crooners like Teddy Pendergrass. The sultry living room features a queen sleep sofa, while the super-calming, all-white bedroom offers a king bed before exiting to a private bath.
New-Fangled Fabulosity ~ As contemporary and bold as Philadelphia’s soulful music wave that blends jazz, funk, hip hop and R&B, the Neo Soul Suite features a living room with dining nook, along with a king bedroom and private bath all in graphic black and white punctuated with a pop of yellow. Put on some Musiq Soulchild and chillax!
Take Back Your Freedom ~ Inspired by a hit from Philly songstress Jill Scott, this sun-drenched oasis with gold accents reminds you to “choose joy.” Two queen beds and a settee set this room apart. Oh, and there’s a large bathroom featuring a dressing area with a fab, full-length mirror worthy of at least six selfies.
Private bathroom with glass shower and dressing room area
Luxurious robes for lounging
Custom bath amenities and blow dryer
Air conditioning
Clock radio
Flat-screen TV
Wireless internet
Blue Note
In Perfect Harmony ~ This oversized guest room doesn’t miss a beat. In tune with the namesake color of Harold Melvin’s popular Philadelphia band, the Blue Note room features shades of indigo along with a king bed, kitchenette with dining area, and a private bath.
You Wanna Give It A Go? ~ We had fun saying it (a little trouble spelling it), but the final design of a queen bedroom inspired by lyrics sung by Philadelphia diva Patti Labelle is undeniably romantic and confident in its monochromatic simplicity. The flirty flair? Feathers, of course. In this case, an African juju headdress as wall art.
Naturally Perfect ~ Sleep your legendary crew in our full-fledged guest apartment with a king bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a living room with a queen sleep sofa and a daybed. We played off the name of Jimmy Fallon’s house band “The Roots,” from Philadelphia, and created a space featuring stylish, natural woods throughout including in the fully equipped, eat-in-kitchen. The organic, culturally rooted swag of band members Questlove and Black Thought prevails.
