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The Alan

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Signature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Manchester

The Alan puts you in the heart of Manchester, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Dine at The Alan, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drink at The Alan is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Manchester City Centre hotel include Deansgate and Manchester Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Manchester City Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Alan

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The Alan also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1877
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Alan offers 137 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Dine at The Alan
  • Drink at The Alan

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1877
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and from 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 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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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

What is the cancellation policy at The Alan?

The Alan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on 28 June 2026 start from AU$130, 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 makes The Alan a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Alan.

Does The Alan serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests love the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Alan?

No, The Alan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Alan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Alan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Alan?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1287 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was not up to standard even after paying for upgrade. No rugs in room and unable to hang clothes due to cabinet under clothes rail which made no sense. Staff were not too interested in assisting us either with upgrade. Shame really :(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

holly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Entrance lobby, bar, breakfast area was lovely nice decor, spacious & lovely young staff members, very polite & welcoming. Room was very clean but it was a bit drab could do with updating & made brighter, didn’t like the lighting, no usb sockets, bed ok pillows lumpy. Tv stood on table would have been better mounted on the wall. Very stuffy room no aircon & couldn't open window. Bathroom was spotless, had to stand in bath for a shower, dont like shower curtains as they stick to u when showering, shower itself was great nice & powerful. Toilet was very creaky when sitting on it again lighting wasnt very bright. Hotel was in a fab location 3 mins walk from china town, all walkable locations from here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff, such comfy beds and the breakfast was just fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at The Alan was a total break from real life in the best possible way. The decor was so entirely me & beautifully industrial but with an artist’s garret edge to it. Staff could not have been more helpful. When I asked for more water they were up within 5mins (you can’t fill the kettle from the basin) & when I said I had had problems the first night with the room being cold they sent a maintenance man up within ten mins who completely took the thermostat apart, repaired it & stood with a thermometer gun thing pointing at the vent til it hit the correct temperature & explained to me how to keep it consistent. Shower was hot and wonderful. I hated to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room size and decor great, friendly staff. Very noisy - room not soundproof at all. Breakast was disappointing and not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Monica

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very cold. Shower almost flooded day 1. No sound proofing. Woken up 2 nights in a row with very noisy music and loud voices at 4am lasting an hour or more. No tissues in room. No body lotion. No iron. Lack of shelving and no desk to work at.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
rooms are always clean and tidy however always asks to be something wrong, previously had problems with the water pressure and temperature, this time the or the shower cord was broken so water was spraying out the side getting everything wet and there was also a nasty sewage smell in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good quality hotel in the centre of Manchester and I have stayed here several times. Rooms are spacious and well equipped and the hotel is clean. Good bar area and the breakfast and food in general is good. Staff are friendly and attentive. The “industrial” finish might not suit everyone but I like it! Overall a good quality modern hotel in the centre of Manchester that provides good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aminah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026