‘Lifestyle-luxury’ brand Dakota are putting the finishing touches to the newest hotel - which is also their first in the North East.
The Quayside site, which used to house offices, is set to open to the public on Saturday, March 29, but we were given a sneak peak around the hotel before it welcomes travellers to Newcastle.
This is the sixth UK hotel for the brand, which already runs in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Eurocentral in Scotland with the brand well known for their food - which is a major reason for the team opening this new site.
Consisting of 118 rooms including an as-yet-unfinished ‘jewel in the crown’ suite which the team believe to be the best hotel room - or set of rooms - in the city, the hotel is set to be one of the most highly regarded anywhere in the city.
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9. Dakota Newcastle's restaurant
The restaurant will be open to the public as well as those staying the hotel. | Jason Button/NationalWorld
10. Plenty of space
And there are enough tables for all! | Jason Button/NationalWorld
11. Dakota Hotel in Newcastle
The site also boasts an extensive wine list. | Jason Button/NationalWorld
12. The morning after
In addition to its specialty in steak, the restaurant offers both buffet and warm breakfast options. | Jason Button/NationalWorld