The Alan

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

Canal Street
‪4 min walk‬
Piccadilly Gardens
‪6 min walk‬
Deansgate
‪8 min walk‬
Manchester (MAN)
‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Classic

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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 comfy beds, spaciousness, and cleanliness
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 transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Dine at The Alan
Drink at The Alan

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

3 meeting rooms
Coworking space

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Assistive listening devices
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property

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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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).

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The Alan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Olivier

28 Feb 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, close to Piccadilly, tram and buses. The breakfast, coffee and drinks were delicious and the staff very friendly and open to help.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Not sure I would agree with design led

The entrance feels potentially design led, although I would also say minimal and perhaps done on a budget which is reflected in the rest of the hotel. The furniture in our room was very outdated and clearly old, with bathrooms also not in keeping with the aimed aesthetic. Perfectly fine for a night's sleep & was ok priced but wasn't blown away.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast was fine but a bit limited

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

30 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel within walking distance of the places I wanted to visit, staff very friendly and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Travelled with family

28 Dec 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner

28 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

would absolutely stay again, both me and my girlfriend was very satisfied with the place. Thank you very much Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay for family of 4.

Arrived and room wasn’t ready, waited in bar and gave complimentary drinks until it was. Hotel is in great location to walk to nearby Christmas market, with nearby parking (expensive but you do get a hotel discount). Room was perfect for the family of 4 with 2 double beds, only issue with room was air con not working and shower wasn’t the best, but fine for a one night stay. Breakfast which was included in my rate was very good, although there were people who just wanted a light bite not willing to pay the set £17 price.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average stay

Some staff were friendly & helpful, others not so much. Arrived to an event in the reception area that was really busy & loud. The room was clean but basic and disappointing. Cocktails from the bar were nice and breakfast was lovely.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family

25 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sajia

24 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

24 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

veronica

24 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel was nice. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were professional. The lifts were not very good.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with family

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old world hotel

Lovely old world hotel, within walking distance of city centre, Lovely friendly staff and great breakfast. Jamie and James very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

CLAIRE

Travelled with partner

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Fantastic service from harmony and team. Please get the lift fixed :-)

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Manchester city stay

Location is great for exploring Manchester. The check in was good and efficient and all staff were extremely friendly. Room was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was good, but could be better. I had the full English. Check out was easy. I paid £213 for a twin room the weekend before Christmas which was expensive but all hotels in Manchester were charging the same on the particular weekend. I would not pay that much usually as it was definitely toouch! Overall I would stay again as a solo traveller or with my partner.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with family

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is lovely and really spacious. The check in staff were brilliant however the rest of the service wasn’t brilliant. Unfortunately they seem more interested in chatting to their colleagues when people are waiting or just not acknowledging their customers, despite it not been busy.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

19 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room size was good , but room poorly laid out and very dark. There was a chair and table, but you couldnt sit there to work as there was no light.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

17 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Stayed here many times doe to location and value. Put in disabled room on top floor. Only one lift in use.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

S

17 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

17 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Isobel

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay

We were very disappointed in our stay. I booked a suite as our room. We arrived and got given our card we went up to the room and it wasn’t a suite. We then went back down to reception thinking it was an error. We was then told “sorry we don’t have any suites available”. The only reason we booked the hotel was to have the suite for our anniversary night. The fact we were not made aware of the error and just given a standard room is very disappointing. Then to make it worse those on reception put the blame on who I had booked it through and didn’t have any sympathy to the situation. We are very disappointed. All we have been offered is the refund price difference for the stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024