Today’s executive is looking for more than just a hotel room while abroad for weeks or months at a time. In AKA, an innovative and growing brand of luxury serviced residences, business travellers have found the solution: an alternative living option to the traditional hotel.
AKA offers the perfect balance between the privacy of a sophisticated condominium, and the hospitality, service and style of an intimate hotel.
All the amenities
Across the brand, spacious suites – ranging in size from studios to two-bedroom penthouses with gourmet kitchens, separate living rooms, luxurious baths and contemporary furnishings – provide the comforts of home.
The attentive, yet unobtrusive, personalised service and hotel-inflected amenities ensure residents feel relaxed and at home during their stay. Private, adult-focused amenities offer intimate gathering spaces for AKA residents to unwind and socialise, away from the bustling city.
Each AKA property also features a full range of complimentary business services, including: executive boardrooms with telephone conference capability and large flatscreen TVs; business centres with computer workstations; in-suite wi-fi; premium cable television with international channels; digital subscription to international media; 24-hour front desk assistance; state-of-the-art fitness centres; and dedicated doormen.
Larry Korman, President of AKA, said: “AKA’s focus is on our residents. Our team personalises each experience and understands the importance of making you feel well served and at home at AKA.
“We know that, while travelling for business, there are certain requests, so, from the moment our residents make a reservation, we work with them to plan every detail of their stay. We are known in the industry for developing custom experiences and establishing relationships with our residents before they even check in.”
A growing business
The Resident Service Team at each property ensures individual needs are taken care of, from booking appointments or transportation, to coordinating same-day valet, dry-cleaning, or laundry service.
Team members are experts in the local neighbourhoods and cities, and can help organise events and experiences – including those offered as part of AKA’s signature Live It! programme. Live It! provides residents with the opportunity to learn from top-rated industry experts in various lifestyle fields, such as fitness, private culinary experiences, and language and cultural instruction.
The need for serviced residences is growing in every major market
Korman says: “The need for serviced residences is growing in every major market. With executives travelling more today, they are looking for spacious residences that give them a sense of being at home, even when they have to be away for weeks at a time. At AKA, our vision is to deliver what our discerning residents want: the best in terms of design, service and location. We are also always adding new programming and services based on resident feedback and are looking to grow into more cities over the next few years to reach more of our clients.”
Situated in prime urban locations such as New York City, Beverly Hills, London, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Arlington, Virginia, AKA integrates the art, the architecture and the landscape of the prestigious neighbourhoods and metropolitan cities in which its properties are located. The brand continues to grow and will expand its collection of long-stay properties within the US and internationally over the next five years.
