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The Alan

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Classic Double Double
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • St. Peter's Square
    3 min walk
  • Chatime
    1 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station
    2 min walk
  • Manchester (MAN)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Classic

Classic

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

Pet-friendly
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1012)
The price is €77
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

About this property

The Alan

Eco-certified Manchester hotel in Manchester City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
The Alan offers 137 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Alan. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canal Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, comfy beds, and spaciousness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The eco-certified The Alan also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A complete renovation of The Alan was completed in January 2021.

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Drink at The Alan - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Dine at The Alan - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 525 ft (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Drink at The Alan
  • Dine at The Alan

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 6 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property – January 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day(525 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Arora Hotel
Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel
Arora Manchester
Arora Manchester Hotel
Hotel Arora
Hotel Arora Manchester
Manchester Arora
Manchester Arora Hotel
Manchester Hotel Arora
Arora International Hotel Manchester
Manchester Arora International Hotel
Princess St. Hotel Manchester
Princess St. Hotel
Princess St. Manchester
Princess St.
Princess St. Hotel (previously Arora Manchester Hotel)
Arora Hotel Manchester
The Alan Hotel
Princess St Hotel
Princess St. Hotel
The Alan Manchester
The Alan Hotel Manchester

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 869 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 869 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 869 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 869 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 869 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely rooms helpful staff and a great location. Would go back happily
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception area smelt amazing and we loved the decor, check in and check out were seamless and the front of house staff welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean, we liked the decor and found the bed comfy. The location was excellent. Downside - the shower in our room didnt drain properly and half flooded the bathroom, one of the lifts was out of service meaning a long wait. My partner has an injury currently and so we couldnt use the stairs. We were at the front of the property and found it to be a bit noisy but normal for a city centre, however the air conditioning unit/pipes in the room kept us awake more. Didnt use the restaurant or bar, but looked a lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Second stay at The Alan. First visit, great service, second the opposite. It took 5 attempts to order some olives at the bar, and other guests were leaving due to poor service. Not much better at breakfast service, incorrect orders, having to ask multiple times for drinks, and staff sloping off to chat with reception staff at any opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Form over function
Lacks some of the basics. Not enough mirrors, no plugs near mirrors. Shower temperature control had a mind of its own so took ages to warm up and then was like showering in lava. Staff friendly. Check in staff mumbled and couldn’t hear them above music. Rattling air con all night. Female hairs from previous guests in rugs in room. Aesthetically nice. Form over function.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, really large rooms and the beds are amazing! Struggled to get up. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Hove

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, good location and fantastic breakfasts! Staff extremely polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ernielson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish decor and great value for money. The breakfast however were a bit dissapointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reception is nice, modern and pretty cool. Unfortunately only one lift was working which was a bit of a pain. However my room was on the 6th floor and this is where it goes wrong. Exposed wires outside the lift weren't great but that was nothing compared to the disappointment when I entered my room. The first thought is wow that's alot of wood from the 70's, next thought was that the carpet looked like it had been there for many many years. It was the bathroom that finished it off. It was essentially a wet room for those with disabilities which is fine but what I don't think I will ever get over staying in a hotel in 2024 that had a shower curtain to pull round. I can't imagine it is properly cleaned regularly, not an experience I want to repeat. The set up also meant after showering the whole floor is soaked. So if you have a shower, get dressed and then need the toilet you need to dry the floor or take your socks off and dry your feet after use. That being said the price was ok and whilst I wouldn't rush back it did the job as it was only for a couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Younglo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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