The Alan

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Classic

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 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 a short 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-friendly hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Deansgate and Manchester Arndale. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is only 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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • 24-hours off-site 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
  • Co-working 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 and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 6 steps 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 curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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 – On-site 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 checkout. 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 30.0 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. These 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.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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. 
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 that you 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.

Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?

Yes, there's an on-site 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. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Will definitely be staying again it’s such a cool hotel.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay, but nice hotel.
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel
Good hotel good location will go yesterday
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, walking distance to central Manchester and more: shops, restaurants, trains! Fantastic breakfast and rooms as great as they come!
Jaime, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay
Good sized room with good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. I only stayed one night. It was just right.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel
Great hotel and location, upgrade too! Very happy, check in a wee bit longer because booked through an agent
Leanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Interesting stay
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Noise of water running through pipes overhead was off putting but didn't affect sleep.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Colin D
Really great hotel in a good location, staff could not have been nicer, looking forward to returning soon.
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, close to Piccadilly, tram and buses. The breakfast, coffee and drinks were delicious and the staff very friendly and open to help.
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful and friendly service
Mishal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and quiet room, ideal for a family. Geeat location. Breakfast was fab, lots of choice. Staff were super accommodating.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good hotel for a city break
A modern update to an old hotel building which worked well. The staff were very friendly and very efficient and helpful. Good location between the station and the city centre
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay and helpful staff
Lucy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The bathroom in our room smelled like sewage
Candice, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice hotel
The hotel is nice and the staff are very pleasant The rooms are spacious, modern and clean. We were situated on the first floor and we found the room too noisy. Not just the usual external city center noise. There was a loud internal noise that happened periodically which we found annoying and ruined our stay
Natalie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Excellent location for visiting Manchester centre . Few minute s walk from everywhere you’d like to go or a pleasant tram ride away. The room was huge but a bit Spartan. Only one chair, no proper desk or table. No socket for shaver in bathroom. Staff, like everyone else we came into contact with in Manchester, were very pleasantly helpful.
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good but opportunity to improve
Good hotel. Nice rooms as described online. Service very slow and considering the bar was dead I'm not sure why it took so long for us to be greeted considering we are hotel guests (15 mins we were sat down). Other people also leaving due to service. Such a shame as otherwise a lovely hotel and location.
Charlotte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old world hotel
Lovely old world hotel, within walking distance of city centre, Lovely friendly staff and great breakfast. Jamie and James very friendly and helpful.
patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel in a great location
Darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really modern, stylish hotel. Staff were great, might be the largest bed I've ever slept in.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed the decor and lighting in this hotel, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good too.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best place to stay in Central Manchester !
What a fantastic place to stay in central Manchester ! The hotel was super comfortable, spacious and relaxed. Spotlessly clean and the breakfast had so much choice and was excellent all round. However, by far the standout part of our stay at The Alan was…….the staff. James and his team were outstanding and made is feel incredibly welcome, nothing was too much trouble and all the restaurant and bar staff were amazing too. Great job everyone!
Rob, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were professional. The lifts were not very good.
veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, central location
This was a nice hotel. My room was on the 6th floor, which was nice. I liked the bathroom, had a large bathtub and magnifying mirror. The bed was comfy enough. There was a random credit card charge from the hotel though and I’m not sure what I was charged for.
Kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not the best
The room was okay. Some lights weren't working. Some sockets were not working. A few things were broken.
Keli, 1-night trip