Dakota unveils first look at its £55m Manchester Airport hotel ahead of 1st July opening

Dakota Hotels, the luxury lifestyle brand known for its signature style and exceptional service, is entering a new era of growth with the upcoming launch of Dakota Manchester Airport in July 2026.

Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024, one of TripAdvisor’s Best Hotels in the UK 2023, and proudly holding a Michelin Plate and Hotel Catey award, Dakota continues to strengthen its position as a leading hospitality name across the UK. With hotels in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, South Queensferry and Euro central, the brand remains committed to “doing the simple things brilliantly.”

Relax, unwind, and indulge; the epitome of style, Dakota is a lifestyle of designer luxury accommodation and sociable dining experiences for all. With stylish bedrooms and suites, destination cocktail Bars, exceptional meeting rooms and dining spaces in the Grills, and inviting al fresco Terraces, Dakota Hotels have style and service at its heart. 

Dakota Hotels is a Northern powerhouse with bold expansion plans: Dakota Manchester Airport lies a stone's throw from all terminals and has been designed as a stylish pre- or post-flight destination for both leisure and business travellers. The seven-storey property features 154 luxurious bedrooms and suites, alongside Dakota’s signature, award-winning neighbourhood Grill. For those special occasions, guests can enjoy elegant private dining experiences, a cigar on the al-fresco Cigar Terrace, or a glass of Champagne in the stylish Bar.  It also boasts valet parking for all guests, and terminal transfers to both public and private terminals via a luxury chauffeur service. The only way to start your trip: it can only be Dakota. 

Meet Dakota at the PA Show; Money Chopra, Group Corporate Sales Manager, will be representing Dakota Hotels at the PA Show this year. Find Dakota at Stand A36P to learn more, make enquiries, or discuss corporate partnerships.