Located close to Canal Street and Manchester Central Convention Complex, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Located in Manchester City Centre, a neighborhood in Manchester, The Alan is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Canal Street and Trafford Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piccadilly Gardens and Heaton Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Manchester travel guide
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
What's nearby
Manchester City Hall
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
St. Peter's Square
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Piccadilly Gardens
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Canal Street
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Deansgate
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
St Peters Square Station
2 min walk
Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station
7 min walk
Manchester Airport (MAN)
19 min drive
Restaurants
200 Degrees Coffee
2 min walk
The Gallery Café
1 min walk
Fumo
3 min walk
The Waterhouse
2 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee
1 min walk
About this property
The Alan
Upscale hotel near Piccadilly Gardens
Close to Canal Street and Manchester Central Convention Complex, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
3 meeting rooms, concierge services, and luggage storage
Coworking spaces, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 137 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on Nov 15, 2026 start from $90, including 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 a 5-minute walk of Manchester Art Gallery and Canal Street. Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate are also within 10 minutes. St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Alan Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This was such a nice hotel, the nicest and most genuine 4 star stayed in for a while. Design touches give it a really unique and relaxing feel. Nice change from more traditional chain hotels. Breakfast was amazing.
It was amazing stay , dream room !! I wish the water pressure and the temperature was better , I do wish the mirror was bigger but apart from that it was amazing!! Super helpful staff and it was amazing
The staff were incredibly friendly. They made our first few days in Manchester so enjoyable. We enjoyed the hotel so much we extended our stay. I recommend anyone coming to Manchester to stay here
Room was clean and tidy. Everything was all
Good except the air con. The room was really warm at times, hard to sleep.
Other than that, enjoyed my stay!
The staff is very friendly and helpful. I can’t say enough about how friendly the staff are here. They were always willing to help and ensured we were doing well. Amazing. The breakfast was good. Hotel is very quiet. We extended our stay here based on how happy we were with the hotel.
We enjoyed our stay at The Alan, the decor was cool, it was in a great location, it was good value for money but best of all the staff are so friendly and helpful - we had a wonderful stay!
This is an amazing hotel with amazing staff. We actually stayed here twice. We booked for 2 nights and then extended that stay. Then we went to another hotel in Manchester for 2 nights but immediately regretted that and booked at The Alan for the remainder of our trip. When we returned, the staff remembered us. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They answered our questions and offered to help when needed. Always greeted us when we arrived too. The breakfast was always delicious. The majority of the high rating was due to the staff. Thank you!!
Nice hotel with minimalist decor smack dab in the centre of town. 1 minute to St. Peter’s Square and the Town Hall, 1 minute to China Town. Friendly and accommodating staff. Comfy bedroom with work area, fridge and tea/coffee station. Good deal for price. Would definitely stay again next time I’m in town.