The Alan
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About this property
Located in the city center on Princess Street, featuring a bar and views of city, The Alan is set in Manchester, 656 feet 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 accommodations include Albert Square, Manchester Central and The Palace Theater. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 8.1 mi from The Alan.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Costa Rica
“All around impressive experience, amazing staff attention, amazing breakfast and bar service. Walking from the hotel into the city centre is a breeze. Chinatown crossing the street, Tram stop around the corner... what else do you need?” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Nice vibe, comfy rooms, friendly tram. fridge, bar and could get coffee in the morning.” - Marcus
Norway
“Staff is super kind Very clean room Great breakfast Perfect location Fair price” - Lauren
United States
“The staff were so nice. The bed was comfortable. Location was walkable.” - Dg
Ireland
“Staff member who checked me in was so friendly Great shower and bath Great complimentary water” - Felipe
Canada
“The location is fantastic, and the breakfast was spectacular.” - Angela
United States
“Loved this hotel from the moment the hands feee door let us in. We were greeted by friendly staff and the lobby is spacious, clean and welcoming. Our room was great. Clean and comfortable. The exposed brick, light blocking curtains, reading...” - Guacolda
Chile
“The location, excellent breakfast, spacious room, nice decoration, bar open until at least 4 am for guests, with decent beer price.” - Munirah
Kuwait
“Very freindly staff Clean rooms Best breakfast egg dishes from the kitchen - special thanks to the chef” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Fabulous hotel, amazing value and great staff. The rooms are stunning and the beds are so comfortable. Bathroom was also pristine! Can't wait to stay again.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Dine @ The Alan
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
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.