The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8935 reviews)
18 Princess Street , Manchester , gb

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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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 8935 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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Diego solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Room was great as were the staff
Pros:

Comfortable, spacious and clean

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple gb
9
Amazing stay
Pros:

Cool industrial vibe. We travelled the night after our registry wedding and they decorated the room with towel swans, petals and Prosecco. They also threw in 2 complimentary cocktails!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rosa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Orlando couple gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
7
We would stay again
Pros:

Perfect location. Hotel was clean and tidy. Our rooms were super comfortable. Love the decor of the whole hotel. We didn't have breakfast during our stay, so cant comment about that. Staff were fabulous

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
2
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
D
Dogukan couple gb
10
It was perfect
Pros:

One of the best hotels for this price

Cons:

-

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Michela couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel with lovely staff - upscale with a heart
Pros:

Wonderful experience. The reception people were brilliant, professional and yet very friendly and welcoming. We had a nice chat with both the bar tender and other people at the bar which is open til midnight. The room was beautiful, stylish and clean. The bed was super comfy. The building and the main hall have stunning architecture and interior design.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Marienbad77 solo_traveller gb
9
Great location, comfortable stay
Pros:

Nice room with bathtub. Friendly staff - Andrea was especially kind and efficient.

Cons:

I wish the windows opened a few inches wider.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
9
Pros:

Location and accessibility for business

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
B
Bining couple gb
10
Pros:

Nice rooms

Cons:

Shower took ages to heat up and very noisy rooms

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Priya solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Roman solo_traveller pl
6
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
9
fine
Pros:

Location outstanding

Cons:

everything was fine

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Clare Majella solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing. Staff were super helpful. Will come back 😌
Pros:

The room was very clean. Very comfortable. I didn’t have breakfast, but I dined there Thursday and Friday evening. The food was delicious, absolutely amazing. Thanks Martin, Tracy & Arthur 😁

Cons:

The shower needs sorting. Can’t adjust the shower head so had to stand at the end of the bath, bit like being hosed down 😂
Tap needs sorting at the sink. That’s it!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Anya couple gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jasmine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The rooms were lovely, staff were so kind and helpful, it was in a great location. Over all we had a fantastic stay and plan on coming back next year.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee