The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8997 reviews)
18 Princess Street , Manchester , GB
+44 161 236 8999

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited TV volume

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly in relation to the older rooms and a general concern regarding room quality.
Service
9.45
Many reviews highlighted exceptional service from staff who were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.99
The location was frequently praised as being central and convenient to various attractions.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities such as food options and 24-hour room service received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.43
Many guests felt they received good value for their money, especially for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Food was generally rated positively, though there were no outstanding praises or complaints.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed satisfaction with their experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:15

Property Description

Central Location and Stunning Views
Situated in the heart of Manchester on Princess Street, The Alan offers a prime location with breathtaking city views. Explore nearby attractions like Manchester Central Library, Manchester Art Gallery, and vibrant Piccadilly Gardens effortlessly.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Experience comfort in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with essential amenities such as a desk, kettle, and flat-screen TV. Stay connected with complimentary hi-speed Wi-Fi and relax in a private bathroom with a refreshing shower. Enjoy a restful night's sleep with our cozy bed linen and towels provided.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with our a la carte breakfast menu featuring Alan English top picks. Indulge in a complimentary specialty coffee or tea of your choice, setting the tone for a memorable day exploring Manchester.

Book your stay at The Alan now and immerse yourself in the vibrant city life of Manchester!

Important information:

Please be advised that check-in at the hotel will only be allowed when a valid credit or debit card is presented at the desk. Please note that during check-in, the hotel will process a card pre-authorization of your full room rate for the period of your stay (on flexible rates only) plus an additional GBP 50 per night to cover any incidental charges. These funds may be held for up to 5 working days.

When booking 5 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you to inform you of the policies after you have booked.

Solo and Laser cards are not accepted.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 8997 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
5
Too much style over substance!!
Pros:

Good location and big comfortable bed and spacious bathroom.

Cons:

The decor or lack of is probably trying to be trendy but in reality is really tacky and depressing. Polyfilla marks left on the wall for example. Some of the flooring outside the room I staying in (208) was so bouncy it was like a trampoline. The exposed pipework and electrical ducts meant there was noise and flashing lights going off all night which was super irritating.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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hazel • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Kerstin • extended_group • se
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ouarda • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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cameron • couple • gb
10
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N • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Libby • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • ie
10
Yeah good, nice comfy and clean. Great location
Pros:

Nice clean and really nice

Cons:

Shower kept going warm and wee bit cold

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • nl
9
Toppie
Pros:

Locatie
Overal en alles was dichtbij.

Cons:

X

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Priya • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Elif • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful contemporary building, spacious room, very comfortable bed, all at a reasonable price. Great find!
Pros:

Very clean, room was massive and very tastefully decorated.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Shaniece • couple • gb
7
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Pilar • family_with_children • es
10
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Peter • solo_traveller • dk
8
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Jordan • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Huthaifa Auf • solo_traveller • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Location and room size

Cons:

Need bit better cleaning

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maryam Ebrahimnia • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lucinda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very modern, comfy bed. Great location.

Cons:

Noisy external pipes in the room throughout the night

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee