The Alan
18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 4606 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We loved our stay at The Alan. The breakfasts were excellent - we had the Veggie Full English both mornings and really enjoyed it. Great location in the city centre.

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Located in the city centre on Princess Street, featuring a bar and views of city, The Alan is set in Manchester, 200 metres from Manchester Central Library, opposite to Manchester Art Gallery; at the door step of China Town; a stones throw away from historic St. Peters Square and the always vibrant Piccadilly Gardens. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Alan all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The Alan offer complimentary hi-speed Wi-Fi to all guests. You can can enjoy our a la carte breakfast menu with our Alan English top picks accompanied with a complimentary specialty coffee or tea of your choice. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Albert Square, Manchester Central and The Palace Theatre. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 13 km from The Alan.
This is our guests' favourite part of Manchester, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
The Alan has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Aug 2005.- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast

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- Jane
United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at The Alan. The breakfasts were excellent - we had the Veggie Full English both mornings and really enjoyed it. Great location in the city centre.” - Adam
United Kingdom
“Great breakfast. The room was bright and spacious. The location is great.” - Anna
United Kingdom
“-Location -Big bedroom with good lighting and ]comfortable furnishings -Nice bathroom with eco toiletries” - Wayne
United Kingdom
“Location, design of hotel, double door to room ensuring it is quiet, breakfast” - Pete
United Kingdom
“Comfortable rooms, great food, staff were warm and welcoming.” - Julie
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and clean with plenty of glasses and fresh water daily. Hot drinks are available. Good quality towels and bedding.” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and had a modern, luxury feel. All the staff were so friendly and helpful - they couldn't do enough for us.” - Young
United Kingdom
“Amazing decor. Helpful staff. Great service for keeping luggage. Convenient setting for exploring city” - Jackie
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds and very spacious room Very well located for china town and theatre” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“excellent location central manchester. Restaurants x 100 within 50 yard of front door. Quick walk to conference.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How far from the train station are you?
The Alan is a short 15 minute walk, or 10 minute tram ride away from Manchester Piccadilly Station.Answered on 19 October 2021Is there parking available and if do how much per day
The Alan has partnered with Q-Park to offer 25% discount for guests using Q-Park Piazza, St James Street, M1 4LX. The maximum charge for any 24 hour p..Answered on 19 October 2021Could an under 18 stay here with written permission from a parent and contact details?
No. All guests at The Alan must be 18 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.Answered on 19 October 2021Hi, is there somewhere to leave bags before and after check out?
Guests staying @ The Alan can leave luggage with our Welcome Hosts in our luggage store on the day of check in, or on the day of check out.Answered on 10 November 2021Do you serve breakfast?
The Alan offers an a la carte breakfast, with items priced between £5 and £15 each. If you book a table in advance, you can receive a 15% discount on ..Answered on 10 January 2022I have a concert finishing after midnight. Is it okay to come into the hotel room this late? Wil I be able to get it?
Our welcome hosts are available 24/7 - it would be best to check-in before this time, but as long as we know when to expect your arrival we can manage..Answered on 23 January 2022- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Dine @ The Alan
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The AlanGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- City view
- View
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Nightclub/DJ
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Polish
- Turkish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
The Alan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Alan
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Check-in at The Alan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Guests staying at The Alan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The prices at The Alan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Alan has 1 restaurant:
- Dine @ The Alan
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Room options at The Alan include:
- Double
- Twin
- Studio
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The Alan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Nightclub/DJ
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The Alan is 550 yards from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.