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The Alan

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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In the heart of Manchester, The Alan offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, unwind at the bar or restaurant while savoring cooked-to-order breakfast in this upscale hotel revitalized in 2021.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £60
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a small round table, a desk, and a mirror.

Classic Double Room 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a poster on the wall.

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a wall-mounted light.

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

Signature Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

Signature Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 53 min drive
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 11 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Mosley Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪200 Degrees Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gallery Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

  • The Alan puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Manchester Central Convention Complex and Deansgate are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Peters Square Station is 2 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 137 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • 24-hours off-site parking nearby (GBP 30 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1877
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 6 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Drink at The Alan – On-site lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Dine at The Alan – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 30 per day (525 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Alan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Alan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Alan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Alan?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Alan?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Drink at The Alan.

What's the area around The Alan like?

The Alan is in Manchester City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Reviews

The Alan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this property offers a wide selection of choices and individualized options. (112 reviews)
  • Parking is conveniently located near the premises. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel, super helpful staff. Great location
Al, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel and rooms. Good breakfast selection. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Gina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and lovely room. Clean and modern. Would stay again! Excellent customer service! :)
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with minimalist decor smack dab in the centre of town. 1 minute to St. Peter’s Square and the Town Hall, 1 minute to China Town. Friendly and accommodating staff. Comfy bedroom with work area, fridge and tea/coffee station. Good deal for price. Would definitely stay again next time I’m in town.
Kate L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and location
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely rooms and helpful staff
Poppy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at The Alan, the decor was cool, it was in a great location, it was good value for money but best of all the staff are so friendly and helpful - we had a wonderful stay!
DARRELL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Came to enjoy the last week of my 40's and mentioned on booking this was the reason for staying. Was absolutely blown away by the unexpected birthday balloon, prosecco and card put in the room by the hotel...I wept tears of joy...such an act of kindness made me feel so very special 🥰 The room was AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL!! Congratulations to all at The Alan....I won't be staying anywhere else in Manchester...you have my heart ♥️
Bethany, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel, very central and very convenient parking (with great discount code). Staff were so friendly and everything was perfect!
Eleanor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely night at The Alan. The location is ideal, the room was spacious and spotlessly clean, breakfast was really good, and the staff as always were warm, welcoming, and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
John-Ryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Have stayed here before and came back because of the great price in such a good location. I also love the reception and bar / breakfast areas. The rooms are a little lacking but for the price, it’s all you need. I would stay again!
Kate, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was the Best. Only problem is the parking.
Bilal, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff was always very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and offered good vegetarian options. Bar was not well equipped for complex cocktails if that’s your thing and were highly overpriced. Rooms were nice enough but walls were thin and room could be very noisy from both inside the hotel and outside. Overall a nice place to stay and very centrally located for ease of getting around Manchester.
Jacqueline, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Was very hot in the room due to the weather and a fan was provided but didn’t help, we found it very hard to sleep. Breakfast was good and the downstairs area very nice and modern. Not sure if some rooms are going through refurbishment as ours was very dated and needed upgrading to meet the vibe of the downstairs. Great location.
Lindsay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, clean, spacious room. Check in speedy, parking few minutes walk. Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely use this hotel again
Lindsay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely EVERYTHING was amazing!! Definitely highly recommended, and will certainly be our first choice again for next city centre stay. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!
Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast. Both the buffet, and the A La Carte to order. Friendly staff
Erik, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Shanie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was lovely, spacious, well designed and comfortable.
Llion, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and brilliant location staff are super nice and the rooms are amazing.
Sam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location Friendly staff Great service Superb breakfast
Carl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ideal location and great rooms with brilliant breakfast. Just a pity on our trip there was scant if any hot water.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and service
Louisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and well equipped, the bed was comfy though the pillows were too big for me. The breakfast was excellent value.
Jacob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I did not have breakfast, but I was very impressed by the amenities at the hotel. A very luxurious experience and feel.
Leona, 1-night trip