Dakota Hotels has officially opened the doors to its new £55 million Dakota Manchester Airport, marking a major expansion for the luxury hotel brand. The new venue, described as the 'UK's first luxury airport hotel', sits within the Mix Manchester development, just moments from Manchester Airport.
The 154-bedroom property is Dakota's second hotel in Manchester, following the success of its city centre site on Ducie Street. Designed by KPP Architects, the hotel has been created as a premium alternative to the traditional airport stay, boasting luxury accommodation alongside a range of food, drink and event spaces.
The opening also forms part of the wider Mix Manchester regeneration project, which will deliver new hotels and leisure facilities, alongside the UK's first airport-based science, innovation and manufacturing campus.
When did Dakota Manchester Airport Hotel open?
Dakota Manchester Airport officially opened its doors on 1 July 2026.
What to expect at Dakota Manchester Airport Hotel
As well as offering luxury accommodation, Dakota Manchester Airport Hotel brings several new drinking and dining destinations, including a premium bar, and an al fresco terrace. Its brasserie-style restaurant, The Grill, offers all-day dining, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and Sunday roasts.
The hotel also operates a dedicated shuttle service to and from the airport terminals.
What event spaces does Dakota Manchester Airport offer?
Dakota Manchester Airport boasts four versatile event spaces for hire.
The Champagne Room can host intimate celebrations for up to 20 guests, whilst the Small and Large Private Dining Rooms can seat six and 20 guests respectively. Larger groups can enjoy celebrations on the Terrace, an all-seasons space with overhead heaters, a retractable roof, and space for up to 80.
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The private dining spaces at Dakota Manchester Airport, including the six-seat Small Private Dining Room, and the al-fresco Terrace.
Matt Townley, Group Operations Director at Dakota Hotels, commented: 'I'm over the moon to see the doors of Dakota Manchester Airport finally open after all the hard work, dedication and passion the team has put into bringing it to life.
'We wanted to create something that goes beyond the traditional airport hotel - a place where guests can relax, unwind and enjoy exceptional hospitality before or after their journey. We're looking forward to welcoming people from around the world and giving them the experience Dakota is known for.'
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