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Dakota, a luxury hotel in Manchester city centre, has announced plans to expand with a new site at Manchester Airport, which will be the group’s second property. Following the success of the four-star hotel on Ducie Street, which opened in 2019, the new Dakota hotel will form part of the 60-acre MIX Manchester development near the airport.
The hotel plans have undergone a consultation process with the local community and a planning application has now been submitted to Manchester City Council. The application submitted includes plans for a 154-bedroom property with sleek interiors, a destination bar and brasserie-style grill as well as 130 onsite parking spaces and an airport terminal shuttle.
Artist impressions of Dakota Manchester Airport have been revealed which show a building with a dark exterior and very reminiscent of the hotel group’s city centre property. Subject to planning consent, Dakota Manchester Airport hopes to open its doors within 2026.
Andrew Ovenstone, Managing Director of Dakota Hotels, commented: “This is a significant moment for Dakota Hotels, and this Airport expansion marks an exciting time for our team and guests alike.
“With routes covering four continents of the world and increasing numbers of passengers and flights year on year, Manchester Airport is a fast-growing global gateway to the North. We are looking forward to being part of the journey for the 28 million travellers that come through their doors – bringing our unique brand of luxury hospitality to the Airport hotel market.”
Conveniently located for domestic and international travellers, Dakota Manchester Airport will boast plenty of transport links including the M56 motorway, train station and Metrolink on its doorstep.
Recently named as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, Dakota is predicted to generate upwards of 150 jobs for the community across a variety of departments at their Manchester Airport site. The Airport hotel is additionally anticipated to boost the local economy with around £12 million per year.