The Alan

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Air conditioning

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

St. Peter's Square
‪3 min walk‬
Canal Street
‪4 min walk‬
Manchester Palace Theatre
‪6 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

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

17 Mar - 18 Mar

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 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)

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

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 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

CAMERON

3 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It should be so much better.

The service here really lets The Alan down. Check in efficient and friendly, but the evening service was CHAOS. It literally took us 30 minutes to get served 2 pints of beer. The rooms as ever are fabulous and thats why we repeat stayed but afraid this will be our last time.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner

3 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Good location, nice aesthetic but the pillows were rubbish really affected our sleep

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

2 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Business traveller

29 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok overpriced

Stay for one night room really cold on arrival Empty mini bar ,tea and coffee half empty no sugar ,and really noisy with shower water drain from room next door on the morning due to all expose pipe in the room and throughout the building

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

craig

Business traveller

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Its ok

Hotel was fine for the night. Mut have the slowest lifts in UK. Ended up taking the stairs multiple times but kept me fit

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Amenities

Excellent location in central Manchester, easy walk from main rail stations and convenient for theatres, shopping, art gallery. Food is good, room service available. Spacious quiet room in the heart of the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Travelled with family

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Extremely personable staff, superb interior design, great room size.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room was very warm with hot air pumping in and no way to control it. Only way of cooling room down was to have windows open which made it somewhat noisy. No sockets at bedside for phone etc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Very disappointed overall.

Not happy with our stay overall.we had a small dimly lit room but the main problem was at breakfast. The service was slow and when we did get served they gave us the wrong breakfasts and not what we ordered. So they had to be replaced which took a lot more time. We complained and the lady in charge said she would organise a refund for the breakfasts. Reception told us that they would contact you and you would sort out the refund (2x£17.00). I sent you an email regarding this on Monday 18th.but I’ve had no reply - not even an acknowledgement !

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Nov 2024

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

Really modern, stylish hotel. Staff were great, might be the largest bed I've ever slept in.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

19 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

18 Nov 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Travelled with group

17 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

17 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iram

17 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiernan

Business traveller

15 Nov 2024

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

Had a really nice stay here while visiting for the Manchester Animation Festival. Room was comfy & stylish, staff were lovely & the breakfast was great. It’s in a very convenient location for getting to many central locations. I’d definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Nov 2024

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

Great hotel - don’t bother with breakfast

Gorgeous decor, great location and great reception staff. Let down by breakfast - not worth paying for. Had to wait 45 mins for cold food and we didn’t receive our coffees, but the reception manager kindly refunded us without issue.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024