Akwaaba Lounge

Both Glenn and Monique were born in Washington, D.C., and have great affection for the city. The two decided to return home in October 2003, when they purchased The Brenton Bed and Breakfast, an existing eight-room inn in an elegant five-story, townhouse mansion in Dupont Circle. Located in the heart of the city, The Brenton is now Akwaaba D.C., a grand inn decorated with a literary theme. Monique tapped into her love of books when creating guestrooms named after authors like Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison, or favorite genres, including romance and poetry. The brownstone, built in the 1890s, boasts elaborate woodwork, ornate fireplaces and countless original architectural details. “Bringing Akwaaba D.C. to life is a wonderful love story,” says Monique, author of the best-selling book “Having What Matters.”