Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns was started in Brooklyn, NY and is owned by husband and wife team Monique Greenwood and Glenn Pogue. Monique is the face of the brand as she serves as President and CEO of the company that opened its first location in 1995. Akwaaba means "Welcome" in Ghanaian language. Since starting their first location, Akwaaba has since branched out with additional locations in D.C., New Jersey New Orleans and Pennsylvania.

Akwaaba has been featured in countless magazines that include Upscale, TIME, New York Travel, Essence and many more! They are winners of Travel Channel's Home Showdown and received a Certificate of Excellence from tripadvisor. So when you plan that trip to D.C. to visit the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, check out Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns!