dakotaRecommends

Built by Executive Business Travelers,
for Executive Business Travel

The Insider List for Business Travel

When it comes to business travel, every choice matters. Dakota Recommends is a curated collection of hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and event spaces designed for investment professionals and executives who expect more from every trip. Unlike tourist guides, it’s built for business - every spot is Dakota verified, tested by the same team behind Dakota Marketplace and trusted by thousands of firms.

Why Dakota Recommends

950+

Spots and Counting

25+

U.S. cities, London, Paris, and beyond

Real recommendations from real travelers

Handpicked by our traveling executives and event planners.

Curated for how business happens

Organized by purpose: coffee meetings, client dinners, offsites, and more.

The Dakota
Standard

Elevated, professional, travel-tested, never crowdsourced.

Across the street from opportunity

Near financial districts, conference centers, and allocator offices.

Who’s Behind Dakota Recommends

Real-world experience turned into a resource you can trust.

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Our Events Team has spent five years hosting top-tier programs and cataloging the best hotels, restaurants, and venues—selecting for location, vibe, proximity to business hubs, and overall experience.

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Our Sales Team travels weekly to meet with customers and prospects—they’ve used these places for years. Now, members can too.

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Access to a growing library of 1,000+ verified spots Including:

Premium Hotels

Polished Event Venues

Exceptional Restaurants

Fully Equipped Hotel Gyms

Local Coffee Shops

Each listing features “Dakota Must Trys”—the insider rooms, dishes, and experiences our team swears by.

Perfect For

Event Planners & Executive Assistants

Protect your reputation with Dakota-Verified venues.

Busy Business Travelers

Spend less time searching, more time succeeding.

Client Entertainers

Host dinners and events that impress every time.

Corporate Teams on the Road

Plan LP meetings, offsites, and investor events with ease.

Global Reach

Now live in 25+ U.S. cities plus London and Paris, with Frankfurt, Singapore, Toronto, and Hong Kong coming soon.