The Alan

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Canal Street

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The Alan

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

Overview of The Alan

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • Popular LocationCanal Street4 min walk
  • Popular LocationManchester Central Convention Complex6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAO Arena16 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)23 min drive
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Room options

Classic

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

The Alan is located in Manchester City Centre, a neighborhood in Manchester, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Salford Quays and Northenden Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peak District National Park and Piccadilly Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Old Trafford or Castlefield Bowl. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with skydiving. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee - 1 min walk
  • 200 Degrees Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Sangam - 2 min walk
  • Old Monkey - 2 min walk
  • Wong Wong Bakery - 1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

Upscale hotel located in Manchester City Centre
At The Alan, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and smart speakers. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17–17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Smart speaker
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17–17 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day (525 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on Mar 24, 2024 start from $67.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Alan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Alan located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Manchester Art Gallery, Canal Street, and AO Arena. Salford Quays and Etihad Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 474 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

atilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel i loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Watch out for the “classic” rooms - they’ve not been decorated since the nineties and not remotely in keeping with the aesthetic of the rest of the hotel. Other than the room, friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibe right in the city centre with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

leia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Abdul R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My biggest problem with this place is that you need to have your room key card placed in a slot on the wall if you want power (lights, outlets etc). We had asked for two key cards and planned to leave one in the slot when out so our devices could charge, but housekeeping pulled the card out when they were in the room. In a world where devices are so commonplace, basically denying guests the freedom to charge them is very odd. The bed was comfortable, and the heating/air conditioning was easy to use and responsive. I, as someone with relatively limited mobility, found the steps into the property to be quite tall and a bit of a problem. It's close to a tram station which is handy, but I wouldn't stay here again. The quality of the room (stained carpet and walls, slightly grimy bath) and restriction on electricity just weren't worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England