The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8733 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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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 8733 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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Chloe • couple • gb
5
Just ok. Wouldn’t rush back at half the price. Staff were lovely and very accommodating.
Pros:

Relaxed, chilled vibes. Clean and modern.

Cons:

Very basic.
No atmosphere.
Painted over cracks

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
Love it!
Pros:

We love The Alan it was our third stay! The staff are great, the hotel is beautiful and the location is brilliant!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Great location, was clean and tidy.

Cons:

Air con wasn’t great

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Muhunthan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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siddv • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Very very good breakfast

Cons:

2nd time staying and in both rooms the bath fillers were not attached porperly

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
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Theo • solo_traveller • at
10
Beste Preis Leistung
Pros:

Das freundliche zuvorkommende Personal. Ausgesprochen aufmerksam 🙏

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Olcay • family_with_children • tr
9
Havalimanina giden tramvay duragina 1 dk yurume mesafesinde kahvaltisi guzel ve yeterli ozellikle menude bulunan yumurta
Pros:

Tesisin en cok kahvaltisini begendim. Menuden siparis verip yumurtanizi istediginiz gibi yiyebiliyorsunuz.

Cons:

Tesiste ilk gece klima calismiyordu. Durumu belirttigimde baska bir oda teklif edildi oda zemin katta oldugu icin teklifi kabul etmedim ertesi gun klimayi tamir edebileceklerini soylediler ve tamir etmislerdi. Bu yuzden memnunum.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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roberta • extended_group • it
8
Hotel in ottime posizione
Pros:

Ottima posizione, camera spaziosa e pulita. Acqua in camera

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
3
Walk in shower flooded room, meant my partner couldn’t have a shower before we were going out and neither of us could be
Pros:

Nice inside and the staff were good, other than that an extremely disappointing stay.

Cons:

Our walk in shower flooded our room and the toilet, like a sea of water not just a puddle. A member of staff mentioned a 50% refund during checking out but we were only offered the £40 upgrade fee to the suite.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Loved it!
Pros:

Great location, large rooms, great design and super comfy bed and excellent value breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

It was great!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • dk
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • gb
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • couple • gb
8
A great Night Away
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was very large and comfy. The location was ideal and there was no noise from outside, despite us being on the second floor facing the main road. The air con was great as well since it was a hot day. A few reviews say the AC was loud, but it was similar to white noise. Check in was easy.

Cons:

The room above us were partying and playing loud music that we could hear clearly through the night. We didn’t complain to reception about this.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good hotel with good quality food. Would stay again.
Pros:

- Room was clean and very comfortable for a single guest
- Good shower
- Enjoyed the food; Room service was quick and good

Cons:

- How to use Room Service could have used more clear instructions in how it works e.g. make more clear texts had to be done via WhatsApp.
- Breakfast felt expensive

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
7
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Connie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Really central and only a 10 minute walk from the main centre! Our room was really clean and the hotel had a chill vibe about it which was relaxing.

Cons:

Only negative was our room was boiling hot, we tried to lower the aircon but it wouldn't go any lower than the set setting. Other than this there was no issues at all.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Kauer • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee