The Alan
18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 5177 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
It was beautiful! The hotel was lovely, very clean, comfortable beds. Couldn’t complain about anything!

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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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Very good breakfast

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- Jenna
United Kingdom
“It was beautiful! The hotel was lovely, very clean, comfortable beds. Couldn’t complain about anything!” - Jessie
United Kingdom
“Gorgeous lobby but our room wasn’t that nice for the price we paid” - Bethany
United Kingdom
“Central location, welcoming atmosphere, easy to find”
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, 8.5
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Very good 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
- Italian
- Polish
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about The Alan
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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.
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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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Nightclub/DJ
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The Alan has 1 restaurant:
- Dine @ 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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Room options at The Alan include:
- Double
- Twin
- Studio