The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8766 reviews)
18 Princess Street , Manchester , gb

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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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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

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 8766 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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lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
10
A great place to stay . I will be back .
Pros:

Helpful staff. Great room ( superior deluxe). Fabulous breakfast .

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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JIEUN • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Marsha • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Great breakfast and location, friendly staff, excellent temperature control in the room.

Cons:

Shower curtain smelled of mildew and tile grout in the bathroom was dirty. Lights in the room were a few different colours (blue and yellow temperatures). Decor was a strange mix of greens that clashed. Bedspread had stains.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Pol • couple • gb
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • gb
1
The perfect way to ruin a weekend away
Pros:

Not much at all some staff were friendly and accommodating however others we arrogant and unhelpful

Cons:

We had a leaky air conditioner and a smell of sewage in our room the room we had appeared to have pipes running everywhere on the celling that are cleverly hidden in the photos of the bathrooms

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly atmosphere and very central.

Cons:

All was fine! No complaints.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Skindballe • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
10
Brilliant !
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Could do with a wee but of touching up on some finishes in the room (bathroom just wear and tear )

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Weronika • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Per Arve • family_with_children • no
8
Bra hotell og hyggelig personal
Pros:

Ligger sentralt til det meste

Cons:

Lokale for frokosten, støyende musikk og maten var plassert utover resepsjonen

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I’ve stayed here before and the staff are always so friendly and helpful.

The onion soup was delicious.

Cons:

The dresser in room 409 needs to lower a little as the plug lead for the kettle cannot go into any of the sockets on the dresser. I had to have the kettle on the floor.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Top hotel
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, great location, good gluten free breakfast, comfy bed.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Canan Zeynep • solo_traveller • tr
8
Manchester'da
Pros:

Özellikle konum şahaneydi. Kahvaltı 1 gün ettim, o da oldukça lezzetli ve beklentimi karşılayacak şekildeydi. Oda çok büyüktü özellikle audio pro bluetooth hoparlör konması güzel bir düşünceydi. Sadece karşımda direkt iş - ofis binası olması sebebi ile manzara çok iyi değildi, bir de devamlı perde kapatmak durumunda kalmak hoşuma gitmedi ama genel olarak çok iyi bir deneyim yaşadım. Bir daha gittiğimde hiç düşünmeden tercih edeceğim konaklama yeri olacak:)

Cons:

Odanın manzarasının dibimde bir ofis binası olması dışında her şey çok iyiydi.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Pete • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Location is great, price is great.

Cons:

There was no iron or ironing board in the room.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Would recommend , spacious and chilled atmosphere
Pros:

Great location , nearby car parking

Cons:

Bathrooms are dated

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • couple • gb
10
we seem to always be drawn back here! we love it! it’s our favourite place to stop on our weekends away or even a date n
Pros:

we love it

Cons:

everything

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee