In the heart of London’s vibrant Marylebone, AKA has turned the former home of MI5 agents into some elegant serviced residences, including a three-bedroom townhouse that’s in high demand.

AKA has further invested in its London presence with a major renovation programme at its signature serviced residences set in an elegant and historic 1920s townhouse in the heart of picturesque Marylebone.

Once the home of infamous MI5 agents Anthony Blunt and Guy Burgess, the beautifully-restored property comprises eight one and two-bedroom suites – each one set on its own private floor – all with bespoke furnishings, sumptuous linens, luxury bath amenities and a range of home comforts from in-suite laundry and spa-style bathrooms with heated floors to fully equipped gourmet kitchens.

AKA Marylebone also includes a standalone duplex Mews house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, private entrance, study and its own enclosed private garage.

Designed for both business and leisure guests, 5 Bentinck Street has the feel and convenience of a luxury hotel with the privacy of home-away-from-home apartment living.

“We pride ourselves in identifying, creating and transforming truly standout properties like the beautiful Georgian townhouse in Marylebone,” said AKA CEO, Larry Korman.

“But of course, it never ends there and what really elevates our residences is the warmth and professionalism of our services teams who can help fulfil all manner of personal requests and frequently develop wonderful relationships with our guests.”

AKA VP of Design, Nicholas Cardone, has created inspiring spaces through luxurious soft furnishings, new window settings and stylish accessories and lighting in partnership with the design team at Heal’s UK featuring key pieces from designers including Knoll, Ligne Roset, Case, EOS, Kartell and Chelsea’s handmade rug maker, Christopher Farr.

“In such an elegant property in the heart of Marylebone’s Design District, our goal was to offer premium design-driven experiences, highly attentive service and world-class amenities,” said Cardone.

“We have worked diligently and with our signature AKA creative passion to create a relaxing, liveable and luxury residential ambience.”

The AKA Marylebone residences feature warm tones and colours throughout with sleek materials and clean lines to create an atmosphere of harmony and peace.

AKA has collaborated with Leigh Studios for a hand selection of works that bring pigments of dreamy blues and greys and tones of metal and stone expressing a distinct sense of materiality.

All the replaced furniture has been donated to Emmaus Greenwich, the charity devoted to providing a home and meaningful work for people who formerly suffered from homelessness.

From gourmet coffee and tea services to complimentary access to the acclaimed Third Space health club in Marylebone the AKA amenities are carefully curated.

There is a 24-hour front desk, an on-site Resident Services Team who can help with personal requests and exclusive lifestyle services from restaurant and West End bookings to personal shopper experiences, in-suite dining, same- day valet dry-cleaning and laundry services and chauffeured airport transportation, car rentals and limousine services.

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