The Alan

Hotels
8.4 (8844 reviews)
18 Princess Street , Manchester , gb
+44 161 236 8999

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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Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some had outdated features.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 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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Joelle • couple • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mahasen Ahmed • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

Location, staff, comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
8
Relaxed
Pros:

Great location, lovely room and hotel was really tastefully done 😌
We have a lovely drink in the bar too, Tracey was really fab!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
6
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Conte • solo_traveller • it
9
Piacevole sosta a Manchester
Pros:

Mi e' piaciuta molto la camera : molto spaziosa e ben arredata.
Lo staff e' stato molto gentile : mi hanno permesso di lasciare il bagaglio tutto il giorno dopo il check-out.

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Anthony William • solo_traveller • gb
7
Brilliant Accomodation in a great location
Pros:

Brilliant mix of industrial and boutique hotel

Cons:

Coffee machine was broken at breakfast and ordered one but it never came

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Yes - however the entrance could be cleaner steps & mat very dirty

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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lamin • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The Aircon was faulty and the room was very small

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
A
Antonella • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location excellent & staff friendly

Cons:

Very hard bed

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gwennan • couple • gb
10
exellent
Pros:

exellent loacation friendly staff

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
R
Roger • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The hotel is near Manchester City centre The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Farrah • couple • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Chrissy • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were incredible, rooms lovely and clean location is brilliant

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • family_with_children • gb
10
Loved the interior of this hotel and staff were very friendly
Pros:

The interior

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • solo_traveller • sk
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was amazing and was close to the Northern Quarter!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee