Dakota Manchester

Hotels
10 (5585 reviews)
29 Ducie Street , Manchester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Room Quality
Location
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Noise from lifts

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Housekeeping issues reported during the stay, despite overall cleanliness.
Service
10
Friendly staff highlighted, but some service issues were noted.
Location
10
Positive mentions about the hotel location.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are spacious and well-decorated, with comfortable bedding.
Amenities
10
Good amenities available, but some feedback on lack of variety.
Value for Money
10
Overall a good experience, but some areas could improve.
Food and Beverage
10
Good food options with some room for dietary improvements.
Overall Experience
10
A generally satisfying stay with some minor setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 09:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Dakota Manchester, located in the heart of the city, offers 137 stylishly designed rooms and suites. Each room features a Smart TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an en suite bathroom with luxurious rainfall showers.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Grill, where you can savor a menu crafted with seasonal ingredients. For a more exclusive experience, private dining areas with stunning waterside views are available, complemented by The Champagne Room. Unwind at the chic cocktail bar offering a wide selection of beverages.

Convenient Location
Situated just minutes away from Market Street and Spinningfields, and a short walk from Piccadilly train station, Dakota Manchester provides easy access to the city's attractions. Whether you're here for business or leisure, this hotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Experience luxury and convenience at Dakota Manchester. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that if prepayment is required prior to arrival, the same card used for payment must be shown during check-in. If this is not possible, please contact the property.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 40 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 5585 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Sofia couple gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children gb
6
Stylish hotel, but lacks basic luxuries and customer service that you would expect
Pros:

The location is central and had no problems getting there. There is a pay park park next door. The foyer is stylish and most of the staff are welcoming.

Cons:

I didn't realise that most rooms don't have minibars and I think this is a mistake. It was Mother's day weekend and was busy. When checking in, we were told that we could have breakfast in bed so decided to book it but the young lady on the desk was quite aloof and told us we could, but they would only be willing to provide breakfast buns. So, so far, no minibar, no breakfast in bed...which when the hotel is busy is very convenient. Especially if you just want a soft drink or water. However they still take a £50 deposit which makes no sense if there isn't a mini-bar? I was bombarded with messages about how they could assist to make our stay special before we arrived. As it was my son's Birthday, I asked if they could put a balloon in the room or some sort if surprise for him. We did receive a card and a tiny chocolate probably for the resident mouse but the request was basically ignored. For a hotel that is supposed to be one of the top in Manchester the experience was dissapointing. We were kept awake all night by someone in the room above running the shower which was bizarre - not the hotel's fault but did top the weekend off!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Birchall couple gb
10
Great location and modern cool surroundings
Pros:

Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
Great room facilities - super clean and comfortable

Cons:

The bar area was a bit messy when we went for drinks in the evening; perhaps a large party had just left though!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jasem couple kw
2
Cons:

موظفون الاستقبال غير متعاونين

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
A
anthony couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Everything I love going there

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple us
10
Pros:

Exceptional hotel gorgeous design & decor.
Rooms were spacious & extremely comfortable.
The location was great .
The bar staff were very attentive & friendly.

Cons:

You have to ask for bathrobes as they are not provided in the room’s.
Strange for a 5star hotel.
I had to ask reception twice for one as they forgot to put one in my room.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
10
Lovely little getaway
Pros:

Lovely interior very cosy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Sadia couple gb
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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tessa couple it
8
Cons:

Mostly the grill was a bit disappointing we were expecting really nice wine selection and most wines were out of stock before Easter weekend. The wine list was also a bit disappointing for a steakhouse. The ambiance lacked music.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple gb
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
9
Great hotel, good location with a nice bijou feel.
Pros:

Lovely bed and a great bathroom.

Cons:

This sounds very petty, but for a high class hotel I’d have expected a soft close toilet seat. I left go of the seat, on my first use, and let the seat drop thinking it was a soft close and I was shocked it didn’t break! Parking needs to be addressed with a specific one to use and this be clear on the website, even with a link to book your parking space.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Waseem couple gb
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
A
Andrea extended_group it
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple gb
7
Would stay again, but would not use the Dakota grill. Expect much better service for the prices.
Pros:

Room was lovely, bed extremely comfy - had a great sleep. Valet service was also great, and the gentleman who retrieved our car was very helpful and friendly - Mark.

Cons:

The Dakota grill was disappointing. We had some small bites at the bar at lunch, order was wrong with drinks and food. Incorrect beer and forgot the chips - which arrived much later. Again, was not impressed with the breakfast, ordered cheese and meats from the menu to arrive before the hot food, waited at least 20 minutes and then arrived alongside the hot food order - staff said they would put my hot food under a grill if I wanted to wait - not great. Limited choices on the buffet.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Kimberley couple gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
A
Ammar couple gb
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee