The Alan

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

Piccadilly Gardens
‪4 min walk‬
Canal Street
‪5 min walk‬
Deansgate
‪8 min walk‬
Manchester (MAN)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Classic

Very good

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

Exceptional

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature

Wonderful

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

Very good

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

Very good

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

About this property

The Alan

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.

The Alan offers 137 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Alan. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canal Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, cleanliness, and spaciousness
Just a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The eco-certified The Alan also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A complete renovation of The Alan was completed in January 2021.

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Drink at The Alan - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Dine at The Alan - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Dine at The Alan
Drink at The Alan

Family friendly

In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

3 meeting rooms
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.
6 steps to reach entrance
Assistive listening devices
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

7 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1877
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - January 2021
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day(525 ft away; open 24 hours)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Alan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner

22 Jun 2025

Very comfortable room with all amenities in a good location. Breakfast was excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

22 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

21 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property was nice but the room was like a sauna, so hot even with fan on full all night!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller

21 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A converted hotel, well priced for the area which is styled with exposed services, visible ducts etc and leans into this aesthetic. Really handy location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Business traveller

19 Jun 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

shabby room, electric shock in the shower, poor customer service

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

17 Jun 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Slightly dated rooms

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

16 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel - well located - friendly and helpful staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FANGTING

16 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

15 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Travelled with group

15 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice and clean, nice decor in the foyer. Overall a bit overpriced though

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Business traveller

11 Jun 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two stars accross the board

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Leicester

Travelled with partner

11 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stylish hotel in central Manchester close to tram stop. Convenient for all central attractions but still quiet at night. Excellent breakfast options and tremendous value for money. There was a clerical error with the charge but this was easily corrected without quibbling. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

10 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

10 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

10 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Business traveller

9 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location in city center, by the Art Gallery. Very slow check-in (1 receptionist & very long queue, took about half an hour to get key despite online check-in). Overall nice building but strangely many things about the room design are odd: very low sink, short shower curtain which floods bathroom, writing desk with no suitable chair (only armchair), wardrobe split with a bar that crumples hanged clothes, tv placed at an odd angle not opposite bed...(the list goes on). That said, great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Business traveller

8 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and convienie t

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

4 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with group

4 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property had a nice vibe. The window blinds didn’t work!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family

3 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely externally. Terrible in the rooms

Beautiful property outside and inside/public areas. Rooms were old and dated. Beds ancient with a matress topper to update, saggy and very noisy. Broken hairdryer (replaced). Bath didnt hold water (plug replaced), bath plug connector was broken/came out of the wall upon trying and absolutely filthy.. tea/coffee not replaced properly (random numbers of items that didnt match). There was 1 nice chair in the room! Ut for a family room for 4 ppl, 1 chair was a bit sad.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

3 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetri

Business traveller

3 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

3 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

2 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, prices have increased.

We have used this hotel a few times before. We have noticed this time the price was significantly more than the previous times, for no apparent reason. Still a great place to stay, lovely breakfast, now buffet, not personally made.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025