The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8997 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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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 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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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great little hotel
Pros:

Great check in, free upgrade

Cons:

Breakfast was decent but last time I stayed it was definitely better

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashliegh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Akehurst • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

lovely products (although it would be even better if you provided body cream too), amazing breakfast

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Karina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Very clean and lovely aesthetic

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Welcoming and flexible
Pros:

Modern and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ajit • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rony • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely.
Great location, lots of shops and restaurants. Nice places like Chinatown, Albert Square and St Peter’s.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Marlow • couple • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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XUDONG • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

床特别舒服

Cons:

淋浴的下水需要疏通一下

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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LOK YI • extended_group • ie
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room and bathroom, very friendly reception staff. My son was running the half marathon and didn't want a full breakfast and pay £17 just for some toast so they gave it him for free

Cons:

It was noisy but totally expected for a city centre location on a Saturday night.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • solo_traveller • it
6
Potrebbe avere molte potenzialità ma la struttura sembra un contenitore vuoto. Sufficiente ma nulla più
Pros:

Posizione ideale per chi ha poco tempo da trascorrere in città

Cons:

Lo staff troppo poco empatico, presente al minimo quasi assente. La stanza che viene rifatta solo su richiesta, la colazione troppa ordinaria in termini di qualità se non si vuole l’english breakfast

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Stylish!
Pros:

Very cool room design. Ditto breakfast area.

Cons:

Maybe the lift/corridors should be decorated the same. I get the unfinished look but the pink “ undercoat” doesn’t quite work….

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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hazel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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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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Kerstin • extended_group • se
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee