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The Alan

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room 1

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Manchester

A stay at The Alan places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from University of Manchester and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Old Trafford.

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪200 Degrees Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Monkey - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Alan

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.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
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.
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.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.

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

More

  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 50 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 17.00 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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel

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Manchester Arora

Manchester Arora Hotel

Manchester Hotel Arora

Arora International Hotel Manchester

Manchester Arora International Hotel

Princess St. Hotel Manchester

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Princess St. Manchester

Princess St.

Princess St. Hotel (previously Arora Manchester Hotel)

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The Alan Hotel

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Princess St. Hotel

The Alan Manchester

The Alan Hotel Manchester

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1281 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aminah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The bed was hard and I didn’t sleep really. I discovered the mattress topper was also not very good and needing to be replaced. I Was quite disappointed as the room was £151.20 for the night. The sink in my room was also cracked all the way through. For a 4 star hotel I’d have expected a lot better rooms especially for the price. The staff on arrival weren’t too friendly either. I won’t be staying again and definitely felt over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second stay Amazing location Modern clean rooms Good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and brilliant location staff are super nice and the rooms are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

mark

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was terrible, I asked to move rooms, and the staff gave me another room the next room I was given was worse. When pulling back the bed sheets there were stains on the bed. I decided not to stay and moved hotels. I have stayed at this hotel before and the room I stayed in before was very nice. However obviously some of the rooms have not been renovated. I won’t be staying there again or recommending this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, great spacious room, lovely toiletries, brilliant location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I’d describe this hotel as an upscale hostel. The room had practically no furniture, and nowhere to hang any clothes longer than a shirt (get ready to throw your coats and dresses on the floor I guess). The walls are paper thin and we could hear everything around us including on other floors. The air conditioning unit and fridge in the room made loud and intermittent noises all evening. This hotel is in a great location, but is a victim of prioritising style over substance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Main issues - We had no hot water for the entire stay (this was also an issue the last time we stayed, so it seems a persistent problem) - There were two fire alarms during the night, midnight and 1am - we got a terrible night sleep - The lifts didn’t work the next day Smaller issues - the room service ordering system over WhatsApp doesn’t work. We waited 30 minutes and our request was still unseen, so we cancelled it - the speaker in the room doesn’t connect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Fire alarm went off twice in early hours, engagement party on till late
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. The service was excellent and the breakfast was delicious. I would book again, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026