The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8844 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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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

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 8844 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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Emma solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Samuel couple gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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pascal couple gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children gb
8
Overall very nice. Enjoyed our stay and would definately return.
Pros:

Close to all Manchester’s amenities. Room was very nice. Very spacious and well designed. Decor calming and neutral. Breakfast nice and plenty of choice.

Cons:

Our room was a double double and three wasn’t enough provisions in the room. Only 2 bath towels and not enough tea bag’s, milk and sugar for everyone to have a hot drink for our stay. Plus only 1 roll of loo roll. Reported to reception and was informed that reception is a 24/7 service and I could have asked for more provisions which is fine but there should be enough left for the max capacity of the room for the number of nights booked.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Don couple gb
9
Good location and hotel, but overpriced due to graduation day and England match
Pros:

Room was great

Cons:

Breakfast should have been included at the price we paid

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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richard family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful return stay….will be back
Pros:

Excellent - have stayed here multiple times and keep coming back. Staff so friendly and helpful - cannot be faulted.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple gb
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
A
Anthony solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Kai solo_traveller pt
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Hon Jiun solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Convenient location, spacious rooms and nice building.

Cons:

Air conditioning in the room wasn't quite working, was fairly warm.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ed solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple gb
9
Amazing weekend in my old home time crowned by excellent stay at this super hotel
Pros:

Very good location on Princess Street but not noisy (3rd floor). Attractively refurbished building revealing industrial infrastructure. Loads of restaurants nearby as well as Canal street bars

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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daretostray solo_traveller be
9
Great stay, will be staying here again when I come back to Manchester
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Mongkol solo_traveller gb
8
But I would like to come back to stay again .
Pros:

The staff very friend and the room was nice and clean nice open space for breakfas.

Cons:

The Barr too small and not many choice to order drink didn't look macth to the lobby at all.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Very friend staff, very clean and comfortable.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Maxine couple pt
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
9
good location, nice breakfast.
Pros:

good location, decent size room... nice breakfast. friendly staff made welcome....

Cons:

small bed, warm room drinks in the bar was expensive..

2026-07-13 via Nuitee