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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

4-star hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

8.6/10 Fabulous

300 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Connecting rooms available

Air conditioning

Bar

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

For families

Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Daily housekeeping

Room options

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
Piccadilly Gardens - 2 min drive
Museum of Science and Industry - 2 min drive
National Football Museum - 2 min drive

Getting around

Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 56 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

Black Sheep Coffee - 1 min walk
200 Degrees Coffee - 2 min walk
The Vienna Coffee House - 1 min walk
Wong Wong Bakery - 1 min walk
Ohayo Tea - 1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

At The Alan, you'll be a short five-minute drive from AO Arena and Etihad Stadium. 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 within a short drive of Old Trafford and Salford Quays. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value. 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, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

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 Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global) and Safe Travels (WTTC - 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

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 Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global) and Safe Travels (WTTC - 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 16 minutes' walk from AO Arena. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

8.6

Fabulous

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.9/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness