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The UK’s first luxury airport hotel at Manchester Airport has proven to be a hit with air travellers and local residents alike in its first 100 days.

Dakota Hotel Group’s stylish, luxury hotel welcomed over 15,000 guests in the opening 100 days, including new guests experiencing the brand for the first time. Guests range from business travellers staying ahead of early morning domestic flights, alongside leisure guests heading to destinations across the globe.

Recent guests have travelled on to New York, Los Angeles, Barbados, Singapore and Bangkok, as well as domestic and European routes.

The hotel offers a luxury experience with ultimate comfort, to ensure travellers get a great night’s sleep before embarking on their journeys around the globe.

Dakota Manchester Airport has seen strong demand throughout the week, with Thursdays and Fridays proving to be particularly busy as guests set off on long weekend breaks or prepare for early flights.

The hotel’s parking packages have been extremely popular from the outset. Guests appreciate the convenience of leaving their vehicle at the hotel and being transferred directly to their airport terminal in comfort by Dakota’s concierge team. It also provides guests with the added reassurance of knowing their vehicle is parked in a secure hotel environment while they are away.

It’s not just air travellers that are visiting Manchester Airport’s new luxury hotel, local residents and businesses have been enjoying the hotel’s stylish food and beverage offerings alongside hotel residents.

At the heart of the hotel sits The Grill where the menu reflects true Dakota style, centering on bold, flavour-led dishes made with high-quality produce and generous portions. There are premium steaks, indulgent sides, and a carefully curated wine list, delivering a memorable dining experience.

Steak has long been at the heart of the Dakota table, and the 28-day dry-aged fillet remains the best-selling dish across every Dakota restaurant, Manchester Airport included. Truffle Parmesan Fries and Tenderstem Broccoli sautéed in Garlic, Chilli and Soy are the most popular accompaniments, and Dakota’s signature Sticky Toffee Pudding, served in a rich butterscotch sauce with Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream continues to be the dessert of choice.

Many guests choose to start their holiday with a glass of Taittinger Champagne, making it a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions. In The Bar, the Hugo Spritz, Classic

Margarita and a range of brunch-favourite cocktails continue to be among the best-selling drinks, helping guests relax and begin their travels in style.

Matt Townley, Group Operations Director, said:

“With Dakota Manchester Airport, we’re bringing something different to the airport market, combining the luxury, style and service that our guests know and trust with the convenience of an airport location. It’s also an exciting milestone as our second hotel in Manchester, strengthening our presence in a city that continues to be incredibly important to us.

“It’s been an incredibly busy and successful start, and we’ve loved seeing familiar faces from our other Dakota hotels alongside so many new guests experiencing the brand for the first time.

“We’re welcoming travellers from around the world, corporate guests and local residents alike. As well as serving those passing through the airport, we’re focused on establishing The Grill and Bar as the neighbourhood destination of choice for the local community, whether for business meetings, celebrations or simply great food and drinks with friends and family.”

The £54m development features 154 elegant bedrooms and stylish suites, each thoughtfully designed with the modern traveller in mind. Guests can expect premium touches throughout, including the only hotel-operated valet parking service at a UK airport hotel – managed by the Dakota team. This delivers a seamless, first-class travel experience with complete peace of mind that every detail – including the safe care of your vehicle – is in expert hands from arrival to departure.

Dakota Manchester Airport has created around 120 jobs, bringing new employment opportunities to the local area. Bookings for Dakota Manchester Airport can be made here.