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About the Hotel

18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY

The Alan, a 4-star Manchester hotel with an 8.1/10 rating on Booking.com, features contemporary design and a focus on sustainability. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, and event spaces, ideal for both leisure and business guests.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Alan include 141 beautifully furnished accommodations featuring the renowned AroraBed, power showers, air conditioning, and thoughtful extras such as mini fridges and Bluetooth speakers. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi and bottled water along with tea and coffee stations in each room.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the 24 Bar & Grill offering seasonal small plates with British-sourced ingredients, served all day from breakfast to dinner. Nearby, guests can explore various eateries, including well-known local spots like Yang Sing and The Alchemist.

Business & Events

For those on business, The Alan provides flexible meeting rooms in SITU, an industrial-style events space capable of hosting various events. Additionally, the hotel is central, making it convenient for guests to access nearby transport options, including Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria railway stations.

Location & Attractions

The hotel's location places it across from Manchester Art Gallery and close to shopping destinations like the Arndale Centre and Trafford Centre. Sport enthusiasts will find proximity to Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, and the tram system provides easy access to Manchester City matches.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Double Double

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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The Classic Double

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2 persons

23 m²

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1 Double bed

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Signature Suite

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2 persons

32 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Manchester200 m

Airports

Manchester (MAN) 14.6 km

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 53.6 km

Train

Manchester Piccadilly800 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY

City landmarks

Museum

Science and Industry Museum

1.1 km

Museum

National Football Museum

1.0 km

Stadium

Manchester Arena

1.3 km

Shopping Area

Manchester Arndale

780 m

Library

The John Rylands Library

630 m

Museum

People's History Museum

890 m

Landmark

Corn Exchange

750 m

Landmark

Northern Quarter bars

810 m

Stadium

Etihad Stadium

2.8 km

Landmark

Greater Manchester Police Museum

920 m

Landmark

Oldham Street

740 m

Museum

The Manchester Museum

1.5 km

Landmark

Urbis Building

950 m

Landmark

Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

1.1 km

Landmark

Mamucium

850 m

Church

Manchester Cathedral

1.1 km

Library

Chetham's Library

1.2 km

Nearby

Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery

210 m

Lloyd Street Albert Square

Manchester Town Hall

210 m

Library

Manchester Central Library

270 m

Square

Albert Square

290 m

Event hall

Manchester Central

470 m

Park

Piccadilly Gardens

590 m

Church

St Ann's Church

480 m

Square

St Peter's Square

180 m

Church

St Mary's Church

400 m

Chorlton & Canal Sts

Gay Village

550 m

70 Oxford Street

Cornerhouse Gallery

530 m

Art object

Abraham Lincoln Statue

390 m

Fairfield Street Sackville Park

Alan Turing Memorial

420 m

Restaurants

Try Thai

120 m

52-54 Faulkner Street Upper G/F

24 Bar and Grill

0 m

24 Princess Street

Yang Sing

70 m

34 Princess Street

Koh Samui Thai Restaurant & Lounge

30 m

16 Princess Street

Lawn Coffee

10 m

18-24 Princess Street Princess St. Hotel

Manchester Art Gallery Cafe

30 m

Mosley Street

Pinwei

40 m

28 Princess Street

Sangam Manchester City Centre

190 m

98 Portland Street

The Vienna Coffee House

100 m

74 Mosley Street

Wasabi Sushi & Noodle Bar

120 m

unit 14 The printworks Manchester M4 2BS

Don Giovanni

220 m

Peter House Oxford Street 1 Peter House

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