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The Alan

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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The Alan

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Signature | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee shop
Exterior
Restaurant
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Alan

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
Map
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

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

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Manchester City Centre
  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk
  • Salford Quays - 41 min walk
  • Etihad Stadium - 42 min walk
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min drive
  • Manchester Opera House - 2 min drive
  • University of Manchester - 2 min drive
  • Manchester Christmas Market - 2 min drive
  • Manchester Arndale - 2 min drive
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 54 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

  • Dishoom Manchester - 10 min walk
  • Rudy's - 15 min walk
  • Café Istanbul - 11 min walk
  • El Gato Negro - 6 min walk
  • Rudy's - 6 min walk

About this property

The Alan

When you stay at The Alan, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Old Trafford and Salford Quays. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This upmarket hotel is also 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Canal Street and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from AO Arena. Fellow travellers love that the accommodation is size. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Peters Square Station is 2 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 140 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 27 per day; discounts available)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Portable shower seat
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • Smart speaker
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

The Bar – On-site lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • 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 to 17 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 27 per day (525 ft away)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global).

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.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Alan?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitiser. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 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.
What is there to do at The Alan and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy fun activities nearby such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Bar.
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.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly Hotels in a great location Bed was really comfortable
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Matt, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great check in, nice and quick. My wife had stored a bag there earlier in the day so collected that easily. Room was very big and spacious and nice and clean. Bathroom was lovely too.
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

MJ EDWARDS, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice Hotel - Rooms Average
Bar and breakfast area are good but rooms not so good. Shower was impossible to prevent flooding the rest of the bathroom and the lighting for getting ready was poor. Bed was comfortable and breakfast on Sunday was nice although a bit busy but the staff worked hard.
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stylish central hotel
Enjoyed our stay - especially the wonderful products in the bathroom and would definitely stay again
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel close to shopping and everything you need
Ben, 2-night family trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM