The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8386 reviews)
18 Princess Street , Manchester , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
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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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 8386 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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bac7e76d1bb47338e164cd7534ffe9d7 • couple • gb
10
Fantastic. Will be booking again on the future.
Pros:

The location was absolutely perfect for us. The breakfast was delicious, with plenty of choice. The room was spacious, airy and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The only comment I would make was that the coffee wasn’t hot. It was luke warm and drinkable straight away but that won’t spoil the fantastic stay we had 😊

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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aceb78d8d67171210dec419ecca0618f • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable stay at The Alan where the staff were excellent.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Room was good. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
8
81b666c5082f701fce34f0b57233c69d • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Close proximity to city. Friendly and welcoming staff.Allways accomodating customers'
needs

Cons:

Bus stop right infront of the main entrance.Appeared to be no ramp or luggage access at the front door, so heavy luggage has to be lifted up 3 flights of stairs.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
8
835d2655be8272808c8a11b7bb8131a1 • solo_traveller • be
10
Great hotel & great team. Loved it 🤍
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
F
f49eef201ae4729c9c46b18ffe65eea7 • extended_group • gb
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
3
368968c9cdb9724af9e412c33ce8538a • couple • gb
10
Pros:

NICE ROOM GREAT BREAKFAST AND BRILLIANT LOCATION

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
8
8956997e851571a798574b1f93746c99 • couple • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
B
b49adac6d7a571711b655907e8f14b9d • couple • gb
6
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
B
be2d3efaf698723db63453dc8cb1916f • couple • gb
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
A
ac95013a0a7a73b09437981ad7a1dce1 • family_with_children • gb
10
Gorgeous hotel , enjoyed a girly night with my daughter
Pros:

The smell

Cons:

Pillows

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
7
712e3dd1ecc5738d6697f5798a16a05c • solo_traveller • gb
3
Not good
Pros:

Immediate location was good
Reception clean and inviting.

Cons:

Room was very dark
Curtains did not completely cover windows
Ground floor and no net curtains
Very noisy - dust carts outside at 3am

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
A
a4543ae4df6f731189804f40c070e73e • extended_group • it
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
8
8c38e443cd3a709e4935759bc642b948 • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
7
75d185c41d3e704ee35330a033726da3 • solo_traveller • im
8
Lovely hotel, we would stay again.
Pros:

The Alan is in a really good location and is clean and modern.
There was a mix up with our room and staff sorted it out quickly and offered us complimentary drinks at the bar, we were very happy with how they handled it.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
E
eec36aff4cc1735dc6baa97d3ce9b9ef • couple • gb
10
Perfect. Would recommend. Staff was great. The late night flatbreads are an unreal shout. Perfect after a gig.
Pros:

Everything, cool decor, nice modern hotel. Great size room

Cons:

Water pressure in shower, but common issue. Is being picky

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
E
e7c3f199883c73ab4a9c8c0dfa89676e • couple • gb
6
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
B
b3519f21aa48708a36e112d940608193 • couple • gb
7
Good location but beds are poor quality. Good value though
Pros:

Location and price. Communal areas and room good

Cons:

The bed was terrible unfortunately-

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
F
fdc0f9621a5670addad1996193d7f691 • solo_traveller • se
8
Bra läge och stora rum!
Pros:

Service och framför allt frukosten.

Cons:

Lite märkligt att få ansöka om städning via en Qr kod och hamna på ett Google formulär.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
6
653d64deb66571b32ea8c23bdbaf7aa8 • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
D
d69d57accaf070f9ce843f229ad8a5ca • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location for city break
Pros:

Location and contemporary feel, very nice bar and restaurant

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee