Dakota Leeds
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Dakota Leeds is worth booking if you want the top-rated hotel in our Leeds sample, a central address and attentive staff, and you accept a 5-star price. Travellers on a tight budget, or who care most about a big breakfast buffet, have better options.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Leeds. It fits couples, business travellers and short city-break visitors who want to walk everywhere and value good service at reception and in the bar.
It is less suited to anyone counting every euro. It is also a weaker match if breakfast matters a lot, since some guests describe slow service and a limited buffet.
Families should check room options directly. Family rooms are not listed in our data for this hotel.
Location and getting around
The address is 8 Russell Street, in Leeds city centre. The location score is 9.7 out of 10, the strongest point in the data. Guests say the train station, shops and restaurants are all within walking distance.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Roundhay Garden Scene is about 4.6 km, around 58 minutes, and Rothwell is about 7.2 km, around 90 minutes. Those last two are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Dakota Leeds scores 9.3 out of 10 from 3,065 reviews, joint first among the 12 eligible properties we compared.
Staff get the warmest comments. Guests call the team friendly, helpful and attentive, with the reception desk and the bar singled out.
Breakfast divides opinion. The cooked-to-order dishes are described as high quality, but some guests mention slow service and few buffet choices. The breakfast type and whether it comes with your rate are not confirmed in our data.
Price compared with our other Leeds picks
The reference price was €256.17 per night, or about €512.34 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Treat this as a reference, not a quote, and check today's price for your dates.
The median across the hotels we compared was €182.83 per night, so you pay a clear premium here.
Our Budget pick, ibis Leeds Centre Marlborough Street, is a 2-star scoring 8.1 at €101.56 per night. Our Best Value pick, The Met Hotel Leeds - Newly Refurbished, is a 4-star scoring 9.2 at €204.59. The Met comes close on score for about €50 less per night, so it is worth comparing both.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Leeds. For the Luxury slot we give priority to official 5-star properties, and a 4-star fallback would need at least 8.5.
Dakota Leeds holds 5 stars and the highest score in the sample, backed by more than 3,000 reviews. Listed facilities are a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included and what it costs. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the room description and the rate rules carefully.
Parking is not covered in our data. If you are driving, ask the hotel about options and charges before arrival.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Dakota Leeds close to the train station?
Guests say it is within walking distance of the station, shops and restaurants. The exact walking time to the station is not in our data, so check a map.
Does Dakota Leeds include breakfast?
Our data does not confirm breakfast type or inclusion. Guests praise the cooked-to-order dishes but some report slow service, so check your rate before booking.
How much does Dakota Leeds cost?
We saw a reference price of €256.17 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is Dakota Leeds better than The Met Hotel Leeds?
Dakota scores 9.3 and has 5 stars; The Met scores 9.2 with 4 stars and cost about €50 less per night at our reference dates. If price matters, The Met is the closer rival.
Can I walk to Roundhay from Dakota Leeds?
Roundhay Garden Scene is about 4.6 km away, close to an hour on foot. Most visitors will want public transport or a taxi.