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The Alan

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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Restaurant
Signature Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Exterior
In the heart of Manchester, The Alan offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, unwind at the bar or restaurant while savoring cooked-to-order breakfast in this upscale hotel revitalized in 2021.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
$71 nightly
The total price is $86
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Deluxe

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

What's nearby

  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AO Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 53 min drive
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 11 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Mosley Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Alan

When you stay at The Alan, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This eco-certified hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Deansgate and University of Manchester. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Peters Square Station is 2 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 137 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking nearby (GBP 30 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1877
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 30 per day (525 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Arora Hotel
Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel
Arora Manchester
Arora Manchester Hotel
Hotel Arora
Hotel Arora Manchester
Manchester Arora
Manchester Arora Hotel
Manchester Hotel Arora
Arora International Hotel Manchester
Manchester Arora International Hotel
Princess St. Hotel Manchester
Princess St. Hotel
Princess St. Manchester
Princess St.
Princess St. Hotel (previously Arora Manchester Hotel)
Arora Hotel Manchester
The Alan Hotel
Princess St Hotel
Princess St. Hotel
The Alan Manchester
The Alan Hotel Manchester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Alan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Alan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Alan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Alan?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Alan?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Drink at The Alan.

What's the area around The Alan like?

The Alan is in Manchester City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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The Alan Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options and great quality. (61 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were endless and absolutely brilliant, with choices of full cooked buffet, continental, and cooked to order. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Great hotel
Callum, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A very cool, hip, well-designed industrial/deco space (with an excellent breakfast)… for avid travelers who like attention to detail, but don’t need to be coddled, or think «nice hotel» means a big chandelier and enormous reception desk. I’d definitely stay here again…
Alan, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room did need some TLC as there were a lot of scuffs on the wall and the plastic housing for the room key fell of when you removed the card but for the price in the centre of Manchester it was very good value for money. Breakfast was really nice and plenty to choose from.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here on a Friday night in a signature room. Bed was super comfy & room spacious. Great location & easy to walk anywhere in a he city
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful first experience in Manchester!
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had an amazing stay at The Alan, the staff were really lovely, the breakfast was great. The location is good. I would definitely stay again! Thank you!
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable room with all amenities in a good location. Breakfast was excellent
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay
Nichola, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I had a great stay and would stay again and also recommend to others. Easy to get around, my stay was based on attending the Albert Hall which was literally less than a 10min walk.
Gayle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great would stay again!
Lara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Reasonably priced for the quality. Breakfast was exceptional
Graeme, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The price was reasonable, and the staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay comfortable. I enjoyed exploring the surrounding area using this hotel as a base.
Hiroya, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Well located hotel

Handy location and ideal for a business trip
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Had a lovely stay at The Alan
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice and clean, nice decor in the foyer. Overall a bit overpriced though
Camilla, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic place to stay, work, sip wine and just relax.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay here!

Lovely hotel - stay here. Amazing location yet quiet at night. Great staff and service and the rooms are really well equipped. Absolutely will stay again.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely staff, cool decor and a great location for a city stay. Would recommend!
Katie, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The property was nice but the room was like a sauna, so hot even with fan on full all night!
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Alan, right in the heart of Manchester

I had a fantastic stay at The Alan hotel. The service was excellent from start to finish—staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, clean, and comfortable, with a lovely atmosphere throughout. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Ellie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were really pleasant and helpful Breakfast was amazing loads of choices from fresh buffet to menu if you don't fancy anything from the buffet. I will definitely coming back.
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is walkable from Piccadilly station taking about 12 minutes. It is close to bars and eateries making it a good spot for a night out. I stayed with my granddaughter and had a room with two double beds, the room was huge. The bathroom had both bath and shower and the fridge, iron and ironing board were very helpful additions. The best part of the stay was the breakfast which was absolutely second to none. The choices were endless with options of full cooked buffet breakfast, continental, and also cooked to order special, absolutely brilliant.
rosie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Good location and atmosphere.
Eoin, 1-night trip