The Alan

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8.6
/10
Very Good
1,273 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Ruth

10.0
/ 10
The family room was really big and had everything you'd need for an over night. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and transport options etc. Chef was great in preparing an individual option for one of our post who is undergoing treatment and couldn't eat the buffet breakfast. Would definitely book again.

Clare

10.0
/ 10
We had an excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff, such comfy beds and the breakfast was just fantastic.

Karen

10.0
/ 10
Staying at The Alan was a total break from real life in the best possible way. The decor was so entirely me & beautifully industrial but with an artist’s garret edge to it. Staff could not have been more helpful. When I asked for more water they were up within 5mins (you can’t fill the kettle from the basin) & when I said I had had problems the first night with the room being cold they sent a maintenance man up within ten mins who completely took the thermostat apart, repaired it & stood with a thermometer gun thing pointing at the vent til it hit the correct temperature & explained to me how to keep it consistent. Shower was hot and wonderful. I hated to leave.
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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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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.
What is the star rating of The Alan?
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 1,273 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Alan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Nice, clean room. Lovely breakfast. Good position.
Rachel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Generally ok, but trip was spoilt by 3 fire alarms, one interrupting our breakfast. Our room was very warm, we couldn’t turn the heating down so had to sleep with the window open and listen to traffic noise
Ruth
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The family room was really big and had everything you'd need for an over night. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and transport options etc. Chef was great in preparing an individual option for one of our post who is undergoing treatment and couldn't eat the buffet breakfast. Would definitely book again.
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James
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

ideal location and great rooms with brilliant breakfast. Just a pity on our trip there was scant if any hot water.
Jane
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Nice stay. Next to tram stop and short walk to Piccadilly Gardens. Rooms a bit dated. Bed was far too soft for my liking. Staff pleasant and welcoming. Nice lobby area.
James
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Great stay and location
Neil
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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The room was not up to standard even after paying for upgrade. No rugs in room and unable to hang clothes due to cabinet under clothes rail which made no sense. Staff were not too interested in assisting us either with upgrade. Shame really :(
Debra
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Great location, room had everything we needed
Libby
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Really enjoyed my stay
Katy
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Helpful staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast, great location.
Angela
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Entrance lobby, bar, breakfast area was lovely nice decor, spacious & lovely young staff members, very polite & welcoming. Room was very clean but it was a bit drab could do with updating & made brighter, didn’t like the lighting, no usb sockets, bed ok pillows lumpy. Tv stood on table would have been better mounted on the wall. Very stuffy room no aircon & couldn't open window. Bathroom was spotless, had to stand in bath for a shower, dont like shower curtains as they stick to u when showering, shower itself was great nice & powerful. Toilet was very creaky when sitting on it again lighting wasnt very bright. Hotel was in a fab location 3 mins walk from china town, all walkable locations from here.
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Clare
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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We had an excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff, such comfy beds and the breakfast was just fantastic.
Louisa
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel and service
Karen
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staying at The Alan was a total break from real life in the best possible way. The decor was so entirely me & beautifully industrial but with an artist’s garret edge to it. Staff could not have been more helpful. When I asked for more water they were up within 5mins (you can’t fill the kettle from the basin) & when I said I had had problems the first night with the room being cold they sent a maintenance man up within ten mins who completely took the thermostat apart, repaired it & stood with a thermometer gun thing pointing at the vent til it hit the correct temperature & explained to me how to keep it consistent. Shower was hot and wonderful. I hated to leave.
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Laura
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Room size and decor great, friendly staff. Very noisy - room not soundproof at all. Breakast was disappointing and not worth the money.
Monica
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Room was very cold. Shower almost flooded day 1. No sound proofing. Woken up 2 nights in a row with very noisy music and loud voices at 4am lasting an hour or more. No tissues in room. No body lotion. No iron. Lack of shelving and no desk to work at.
Tia
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

rooms are always clean and tidy however always asks to be something wrong, previously had problems with the water pressure and temperature, this time the or the shower cord was broken so water was spraying out the side getting everything wet and there was also a nasty sewage smell in the room
Shanie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Ian
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Good quality hotel in the centre of Manchester and I have stayed here several times. Rooms are spacious and well equipped and the hotel is clean. Good bar area and the breakfast and food in general is good. Staff are friendly and attentive. The “industrial” finish might not suit everyone but I like it! Overall a good quality modern hotel in the centre of Manchester that provides good value for money.
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TIMOTHY
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, although i bet its very noisy into the night on weekends. Staff good. Breakfast great. Strange rooms such as wooded floors, poorly laid out bathroom and noisy ac. But overall, good spot to stay in Manchester. Would stay again.
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8.6
Very Good
From 1,273 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.6

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews The Alan

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Alan
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Nice, clean room. Lovely breakfast. Good position.
Rachel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Generally ok, but trip was spoilt by 3 fire alarms, one interrupting our breakfast. Our room was very warm, we couldn’t turn the heating down so had to sleep with the window open and listen to traffic noise
Ruth
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The family room was really big and had everything you'd need for an over night. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and transport options etc. Chef was great in preparing an individual option for one of our post who is undergoing treatment and couldn't eat the buffet breakfast. Would definitely book again.
Read More
James
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

ideal location and great rooms with brilliant breakfast. Just a pity on our trip there was scant if any hot water.
Jane
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice stay. Next to tram stop and short walk to Piccadilly Gardens. Rooms a bit dated. Bed was far too soft for my liking. Staff pleasant and welcoming. Nice lobby area.
James
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great stay and location
Neil
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was not up to standard even after paying for upgrade. No rugs in room and unable to hang clothes due to cabinet under clothes rail which made no sense. Staff were not too interested in assisting us either with upgrade. Shame really :(
Debra
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, room had everything we needed
Libby
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really enjoyed my stay
Katy
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Helpful staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast, great location.
Angela
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Entrance lobby, bar, breakfast area was lovely nice decor, spacious & lovely young staff members, very polite & welcoming. Room was very clean but it was a bit drab could do with updating & made brighter, didn’t like the lighting, no usb sockets, bed ok pillows lumpy. Tv stood on table would have been better mounted on the wall. Very stuffy room no aircon & couldn't open window. Bathroom was spotless, had to stand in bath for a shower, dont like shower curtains as they stick to u when showering, shower itself was great nice & powerful. Toilet was very creaky when sitting on it again lighting wasnt very bright. Hotel was in a fab location 3 mins walk from china town, all walkable locations from here.
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Clare
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had an excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff, such comfy beds and the breakfast was just fantastic.
Louisa
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel and service
Karen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staying at The Alan was a total break from real life in the best possible way. The decor was so entirely me & beautifully industrial but with an artist’s garret edge to it. Staff could not have been more helpful. When I asked for more water they were up within 5mins (you can’t fill the kettle from the basin) & when I said I had had problems the first night with the room being cold they sent a maintenance man up within ten mins who completely took the thermostat apart, repaired it & stood with a thermometer gun thing pointing at the vent til it hit the correct temperature & explained to me how to keep it consistent. Shower was hot and wonderful. I hated to leave.
Read More
Laura
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room size and decor great, friendly staff. Very noisy - room not soundproof at all. Breakast was disappointing and not worth the money.
Monica
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was very cold. Shower almost flooded day 1. No sound proofing. Woken up 2 nights in a row with very noisy music and loud voices at 4am lasting an hour or more. No tissues in room. No body lotion. No iron. Lack of shelving and no desk to work at.
Tia
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

rooms are always clean and tidy however always asks to be something wrong, previously had problems with the water pressure and temperature, this time the or the shower cord was broken so water was spraying out the side getting everything wet and there was also a nasty sewage smell in the room
Shanie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Ian
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good quality hotel in the centre of Manchester and I have stayed here several times. Rooms are spacious and well equipped and the hotel is clean. Good bar area and the breakfast and food in general is good. Staff are friendly and attentive. The “industrial” finish might not suit everyone but I like it! Overall a good quality modern hotel in the centre of Manchester that provides good value for money.
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TIMOTHY
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, although i bet its very noisy into the night on weekends. Staff good. Breakfast great. Strange rooms such as wooded floors, poorly laid out bathroom and noisy ac. But overall, good spot to stay in Manchester. Would stay again.
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