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The Alan

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Manchester hotel in Manchester City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Classic Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 251
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Classic | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Deluxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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AED 251 total
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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪200 Degrees Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Monkey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ohayo Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

Upscale eco-certified hotel refurbished in 2021 and located near Canal Street
Close to Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A reception hall, coworking spaces, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 137 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 525 ft (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Drink at The Alan
  • Dine at The Alan

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day(525 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Arora Hotel
Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel
Arora Manchester
Arora Manchester Hotel
Hotel Arora
Hotel Arora Manchester
Manchester Arora
Manchester Arora Hotel
Manchester Hotel Arora
Arora International Hotel Manchester
Manchester Arora International Hotel
Princess St. Hotel Manchester
Princess St. Hotel
Princess St. Manchester
Princess St.
Princess St. Hotel (previously Arora Manchester Hotel)
Arora Hotel Manchester
The Alan Hotel
Princess St Hotel
Princess St. Hotel
The Alan Manchester
The Alan Hotel Manchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?

As of 23 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on 23 March 2025 start from $82.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Alan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Alan located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Manchester Art Gallery and Canal Street. Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate are also within 10 minutes. St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

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The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 960 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Carine L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great, the style is modern and clean. Will for sure stay again. Plus the breakfast to totally worth it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were great and the place was comfortable and relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel within walking distance of the places I wanted to visit, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a lovely breakfast. However, a temperamental shower, lack of response to pre-visit messages and room not adequately serviced let the hotel down
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice classy hotel and room in a convenient part of the city. Has great transport links and is close to the shopping areas which is only a short walk. Would definitely use again when staying in Manchester.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here whilst on a short stay in the City. Staff were very friendly, the location is great, room was good although no tea / coffee making facilities or fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would absolutely stay again, both me and my girlfriend was very satisfied with the place. Thank you very much Alan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely personable staff, superb interior design, great room size.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jemma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at the Alan before and was impressed so booked again, but unfortunately was disappointed this time. Booked a basic room and it had seen better days, aircon/heating didn’t work, fridge in room didn’t work, room was dirty and tired, marks all up the walls/on furniture. Would stay elsewhere in future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really modern, stylish hotel. Staff were great, might be the largest bed I've ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Lovely property in the main areas I just found the room was rather dated and in need of a good clean. Bathroom was well cleaned in general but the shower head was in need of a good scrubbing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really enjoyed the decor and lighting in this hotel, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fine but a bit limited
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my two-night stay at The Alan. The room was spacious and beautifully designed. Bed and sofa both really comfortable. There were some ups and downs with the service - breakfast on our first day was borderline shambolic, though on day two it was great. Our room was not properly cleaned (bed was made but tea/coffee not replenished and bins not emptied). This was made worse by their ‘WhatsApp the reception desk’ concept where we then asked for the tea/coffee to be replenished, were told ‘sure, no problem’ and then nothing happened. Overall, The Alan scores high for style but has work to do on the substance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

shmuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large roon. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location in central Manchester, easy walk from main rail stations and convenient for theatres, shopping, art gallery. Food is good, room service available. Spacious quiet room in the heart of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice stay here while visiting for the Manchester Animation Festival. Room was comfy & stylish, staff were lovely & the breakfast was great. It’s in a very convenient location for getting to many central locations. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely modern hotel and was a great spot if you want a central place in Manchester.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance of everything that Manchester has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024