Hotels and Airbnb rentals don't have to be your only accommodation options when traveling for work or for play.
AKA offers luxurious extended-stay accommodations that are well suited for business travelers, combining the hospitality you'd expect in a hotel with the privacy and comfort you'd get in a luxury condo. Guests can choose from nightly, weekly, or monthly rates, as well as more extended options. AKA has a total of 11 properties across New York City; Beverly Hills; Philadelphia; Washington, DC; and London, in addition to a new location it recently opened near Wall Street.
At this location, room rates start at $428 a night for a 362-square-foot suite and go up to $3,500 a night for a 1,103-square-foot suite.
"We got excited about what was happening downtown with Brookfield Place and all these restaurants, so we knew it was an up-and-coming neighborhood and we wanted to be part of recreating its urban downtown," Larry Korman, AKA's founder and president, said to Business Insider.
AKA is the product of four generations of the Korman family, including Korman's father, who began building flexible-lease apartments in Philadelphia in the '60s. Since then, AKA, which is run by Korman Communities, has become a go-to accommodation for celebrities, business travelers, and creative types.
We visited the new Wall Street location to check out its chic rooms and swanky features.
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AKA Wall Street, which is located on William Street and Maiden Lane in Manhattan's Financial District, features crisp and clean details. While none of the AKA properties are the same in their design, they each offer a contemporary ambience.
When guests arrive, they'll find a 24/7 front desk, where they can make restaurant reservations, book a car, request laundry or dry-cleaning services, and ask for local recommendations. AKA also has its "Live It!" program, which offers everything from professional photography sessions to art classes.
Since AKA offers longer-stay options, most residents tend to be going through some sort of transition period, whether this means going on location for a job or moving to a new city. The brand has made it a goal to provide calmness through details like low lighting, soft music, a simple layout, and essential oils.
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