The Alan, Manchester

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About the Hotel

18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY
Great
8.2
8.4
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4.2
4.0
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Featuring a modern design, The Alan is a 4-star Manchester hotel that offers 141 beautifully furnished bedrooms and an on-site restaurant serving seasonal small plates. Guests can enjoy convenient access to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria railway stations, both just a short walk away.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Alan feature modern design elements, twin or double beds, and amenities such as flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning. Many rooms provide views of the city, while others have a lounge area, private bathrooms, and access to complimentary WiFi.

Dining Options

The hotel's 24 Bar & Grill specializes in locally-sourced seafood and offers an a la carte breakfast menu, featuring Alan English top picks accompanied by a complimentary specialty coffee or tea. Nearby dining options include Sangam Manchester City Centre and Yang Sing, both within 0.5 km.

Leisure & Business

The Alan provides event space known as SITU, suitable for private meetings and larger events, with the ability to combine spaces for greater capacity. Fitness facilities include a gym equipped with modern machines, and there are various coworking options available for guests seeking a productive environment.

Location & Transportation

Conveniently located, The Alan is near Manchester Art Gallery and the central shopping district, making it a central hub for exploration. Public transport options include bus services to key attractions and tram connections for football fans, allowing easy access to Old Trafford and City Stadium.

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The Alan Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Double
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
The Classic Double
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Signature Suite
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
The Signature Double
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Alan Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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
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The Alan Hotel Location

18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY
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18 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 4LY
Nearby
Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery
700 ft
Lloyd Street Albert Square
Manchester Town Hall
700 ft
Library
Manchester Central Library
900 ft
Square
Albert Square
1000 ft
Event hall
Manchester Central
1600 ft
Park
Piccadilly Gardens
2000 ft
Church
St Ann's Church
1600 ft
Square
St Peter's Square
600 ft
Church
St Mary's Church
1400 ft
Chorlton & Canal Sts
Gay Village
1900 ft
70 Oxford Street
Cornerhouse Gallery
1800 ft
Art object
Abraham Lincoln Statue
1300 ft
Fairfield Street Sackville Park
Alan Turing Memorial
1400 ft
Restaurants
Try Thai
400 ft
52-54 Faulkner Street Upper G/F
24 Bar and Grill
0 ft
24 Princess Street
Yang Sing
300 ft
34 Princess Street
Lawn Coffee
100 ft
18-24 Princess Street Princess St. Hotel
Pinwei
200 ft
28 Princess Street
Manchester Art Gallery Cafe
100 ft
Mosley Street
Sangam Manchester City Centre
700 ft
98 Portland Street
The Vienna Coffee House
400 ft
74 Mosley Street
Teppanyaki Chinatown
1100 ft
58/60 George Street Chinatown
Don Giovanni
800 ft
Peter House Oxford Street 1 Peter House
Getting around
City Centre
Manchester3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Manchester Airport (MAN)22 min  ·  9.1 mi
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)81 min  ·  33.3 mi
Train
Manchester Piccadilly10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 27 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Slovak
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
137
Former name
Princess Street Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Alan Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 2472 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 6128 reviews
8.2/10
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