The Alan

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8.6
/10
Very Good
1,331 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Gina

10.0
/ 10
Gorgeous hotel and rooms. Good breakfast selection. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

Olusola

10.0
/ 10
Well located in the city centre and close to lots of eateries. Excellent staff very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good with lots of choices.

Kamlesh

10.0
/ 10
Excellent stay, very accommodating staff, and lovely interiors if you like the modern contemporary style
In the Area
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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
The Alan is located in area / city Manchester. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around The Alan

18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
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General
Near Canal Street

Location
With a stay at The Alan, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from Manchester Palace Theatre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Manchester Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Manchester City Hall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Market Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Peter's Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Manchester Central Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Canal Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Manchester Christmas Market - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Albert Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Manchester Palace Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
King Street Manchester - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Rochdale Canal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Rochdale Canal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bridgewater Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Albert Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piccadilly Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi

Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Welcoming drinks
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free area

Accessibilty

  • Accessibility equipment
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled access friendly

Food and Drinks

  • Vegetarian meal
  • Breakfast

Things to Do

  • Outdoor facilities

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Reception hall

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Alan

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 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.

Pets

Service Animals Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Alan
137
Number of floors in The Alan
7
Another facilities in The Alan
Laundry service, Welcoming drinks, Multilingual staff, Luggage storage, Express check-out

Frequently asked question in The Alan

What are available facilities at The Alan?
There are top facilites at The Alan such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Alan?
The standard check-in time at The Alan is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Alan provide breakfast?
Yes, The Alan provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does The Alan have?
The Alan is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Alan have?
The Alan has 7 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The Alan

8.6
Very Good
From 1,331 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Gina
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Gorgeous hotel and rooms. Good breakfast selection. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Katie
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect stay and great location!!
Jacqueline
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Hannah
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Had a lovely stay. The bed was so big and comfy!
Lindsay
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Liam
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a nice place to stay
Olusola
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with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well located in the city centre and close to lots of eateries. Excellent staff very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good with lots of choices.
Stephen
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great central location, and very helpful staff. The food was good, but difficult to navigate with the ordering process and general communications requirement through WhatsApp. Overall, decent property, but lower scoring based on our expectation compared to the price point.
Kamlesh
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent stay, very accommodating staff, and lovely interiors if you like the modern contemporary style
Pete
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A lovely hotel ideally located with parking close by. The young man on check in couldn't have done more. Nice room and fabulous breakfast.
Claire
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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I cant say enough great things about this hotel. The location was phenominal and the staff were all so so nice. Shout out to the girl with the nice hair who let me check in early!
Lucy
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed before and rooms were lovely. Stayed in a double this time and room was really dated and looking scruffy.
Fergal
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, clean, lovely staff.
Alister
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Nice hotel but a very disappointing bar. Shower was weak, breakfast not very good, evening restaurant menu very limited (we ate out)
Thomas
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I’ve stayed here many times with work and the only thing I have found which is not much of a problem just my preference is that they used to put hot chocolate in the coffee and tea caddy and for the last 4 stays they have now stopped it Nothing to moan about but it was a nicer option when they used to offer that as I’m a non tea/coffee person
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simon
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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great staff and a great experience. . Centrally placed highly recommended.
Lesley
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutely EVERYTHING was amazing!! Definitely highly recommended, and will certainly be our first choice again for next city centre stay. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!
Jodie
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good central city centre location with nearby parking available at extra cost. Friendly staff. Tired room that needs refreshed decorating, cold with noisy heating system- not great for good sleep. Bathroom floor not clean. Breakfast offer disappointing selection & not very good value for money, coffee machine broken.
Benn
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It’s been a while since I stayed at the Alan. It’s alright but has bizarre elements that take the edge off it being better. My upgraded room had a large aircon unit bolted to the ceiling that made a strange noise every so often despite not being on, the lead on the kettle isn’t long enough so you have to boil it on the floor, and in this room the toilet roll holder was broken. The beds are good and it’s a nice space, but I’d advise taking earplugs! Definitely go for breakfast over the road at The Vienna Coffee house, it’s really good.
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Leona
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I did not have breakfast, but I was very impressed by the amenities at the hotel. A very luxurious experience and feel.
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8.6
Very Good
From 1,331 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews The Alan

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
Gina
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Gorgeous hotel and rooms. Good breakfast selection. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Katie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect stay and great location!!
Jacqueline
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Hannah
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Had a lovely stay. The bed was so big and comfy!
Lindsay
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Liam
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a nice place to stay
Olusola
icon-with Friends
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well located in the city centre and close to lots of eateries. Excellent staff very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good with lots of choices.
Stephen
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great central location, and very helpful staff. The food was good, but difficult to navigate with the ordering process and general communications requirement through WhatsApp. Overall, decent property, but lower scoring based on our expectation compared to the price point.
Kamlesh
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent stay, very accommodating staff, and lovely interiors if you like the modern contemporary style
Pete
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A lovely hotel ideally located with parking close by. The young man on check in couldn't have done more. Nice room and fabulous breakfast.
Claire
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I cant say enough great things about this hotel. The location was phenominal and the staff were all so so nice. Shout out to the girl with the nice hair who let me check in early!
Lucy
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed before and rooms were lovely. Stayed in a double this time and room was really dated and looking scruffy.
Fergal
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, clean, lovely staff.
Alister
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice hotel but a very disappointing bar. Shower was weak, breakfast not very good, evening restaurant menu very limited (we ate out)
Thomas
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I’ve stayed here many times with work and the only thing I have found which is not much of a problem just my preference is that they used to put hot chocolate in the coffee and tea caddy and for the last 4 stays they have now stopped it Nothing to moan about but it was a nicer option when they used to offer that as I’m a non tea/coffee person
Read More
simon
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

great staff and a great experience. . Centrally placed highly recommended.
Lesley
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutely EVERYTHING was amazing!! Definitely highly recommended, and will certainly be our first choice again for next city centre stay. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!
Jodie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good central city centre location with nearby parking available at extra cost. Friendly staff. Tired room that needs refreshed decorating, cold with noisy heating system- not great for good sleep. Bathroom floor not clean. Breakfast offer disappointing selection & not very good value for money, coffee machine broken.
Benn
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It’s been a while since I stayed at the Alan. It’s alright but has bizarre elements that take the edge off it being better. My upgraded room had a large aircon unit bolted to the ceiling that made a strange noise every so often despite not being on, the lead on the kettle isn’t long enough so you have to boil it on the floor, and in this room the toilet roll holder was broken. The beds are good and it’s a nice space, but I’d advise taking earplugs! Definitely go for breakfast over the road at The Vienna Coffee house, it’s really good.
Read More
Leona
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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