The Alan
18 - 24 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M1 4LY, United Kingdom
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18 - 24 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M1 4LY, United Kingdom
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Wine/champagne
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Laundry services
  • Lower bathroom sinks available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Accessible toilet
  • Allergy-free rooms available
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The Alan
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Manchester Intl Airport - 8.73 mi
  • Speke Airport - 26.96 mi
  • Sheffield City - 35.60 mi
  • Leeds / Bradford Airport - 35.81 mi
  • Chester Hawarden Airport - 36.78 mi

Museums

  • Portico Library & Gallery - 545 f
  • Cornerhouse Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • John Rylands Library - 0.31 mi
  • Castlefield Gallery - 0.39 mi
  • Arc Gallery Store - 0.41 mi
  • Peoples History Museum - 0.43 mi
  • Greater Manchester Police Museum - 0.46 mi
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stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The staff were really friendly and helpful - easy check-in and check-out. We also stored luggage which we were very grateful to be able to do. It's in a great location.
The bed was not very comfortable. The mattress wasn't very firm - it felt springy, a bit lumpy and tired. Also we had a blanket on the bottom of the bed which was stained and marked. The bedding and sheets themselves were white (lovely and clean), so it didn't feel dirty but no blanket would have been better than a well used one.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very nice. Bedroom was large and bed massive. Very clean hotel.
Shower was hard to keep the water inside it. Always hot water though. Maybe breadcakes at breakfast to make sandwiches? Clearer signage on main road. We walked past it on first outing!
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location, rooms good size for a city
Bit random having workers in the bar area
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good central location close to china town and Manchester Art gallery. Lovely reception area. Breakfast was good quality (though not quite as much choice as in many hotels). Room was nice enough.
Just some small things, like a small crack in the sink in our bathroom (still functional), but it just wasn’t as nice as the last time we stayed (though I realise we had been upgraded on our last stay)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Friendly and informative welcome from Jeff Spacious room Comfortable bed
Single mirror in room, no sockets close, hopeless when trying to dry or straighten hair TV did switch on, programmes came up but wouldn't play. Room service came up to check it out, no proper connector on TV aerial and so it had fallen out When ring room service takes you to choices eg 1 to book a room etc, frustrating, although did say can what's app message Overhead shower, no shower cap provided, other shower head have to hold it to get spray in right direction Minor thing, for some people sure ok, insufficient space on built in bedside section, glass of water, phone, glasses, kindle no space for all unless "pile on top" Seemed like poor customer service that on booking out the person asked us to wait whilst they appeared to be sending a message on their phone but, on reflection, perhaps they were responding to a WhatsApp message from another guest.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Stunning room, lovely decor, large comfortable bed. Loved the shower area.
No sit down dressing table
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good location, good size room and fairly modern and clean hotel. Staff were friendly and professional.
Some of the room furnishings need replacing or fixing, there's a noisy fan unit in the room that's worse in the morning even when turned off somehow. Plus £20 per hour for a late check out seems steep for this hotel.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Staff were great, very friendly. Breakfast was Excellent TV worked fine, unlike most hotels
Shower grid was in middle of bathroom so whole bathroom floor was wet 90% of the time. Fire Alarm went off while napping. Air Con wasnt great Could really have done being told about the 25% discount for QPark. it cost be 80 quid for thw 2 days. I'd may as well have booked the car a hotel room.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central location, nice decor, clean rooms, super comfy bed, large rooms
Nothing
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location good and tasty breakfast.
Cold entrance/dining area, very poor signage outside. Room had two weak bedside lamps and no other lighting. Could not see contents of my suitcase unless directly under the lamp.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Really well located and good size rooms
Reception area with baggage was very busy. There was a facility to leave your bags at the hotel after check out which is a great service but the hotel didn’t have enough space to hold the bags there were suitcases and bags spread allover the reception area
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great location, staff were friendly and helpful , breakfast was great
Rooms were unclean the bathroom especially
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Geoff and maria were so helpful and kind. I fi feel though that it's not fair that they have to stand up all the time whilst on reception. They should be given high Stools/ chairs really. We had a problem with the very sqeaky bathroom door but when we told the staff with it was dealt with straight away.
The location of the kettle in the room I isn't safe you have to plug it in in the floor next to the bed. Also a more classier kettle as the plastic one doesn't match the rooms etiquette. A coffee machine would be a nice touch.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Manchester Intl Airport - 8.73 mi
    • Speke Airport - 26.96 mi
    • Sheffield City - 35.60 mi
    • Leeds / Bradford Airport - 35.81 mi
    • Chester Hawarden Airport - 36.78 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Portico Library & Gallery - 545 f
      • Cornerhouse Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • John Rylands Library - 0.31 mi
      • Castlefield Gallery - 0.39 mi
      • Arc Gallery Store - 0.41 mi
      • Peoples History Museum - 0.43 mi
      • Greater Manchester Police Museum - 0.46 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Piccadilly Gardens - 0.25 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 0.32 mi
      • Piccadilly Railway Station - 0.47 mi
      • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 0.49 mi
      • Deansgate Train Station - 0.49 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Manchester Central Library - 319 f
      • Manchester Town Hall - 891 f
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Library Theatre - 442 f
      • Bridgewater Hall - 0.21 mi
      • The Green Room - 0.29 mi
      • Royal Exchange Theatre - 0.31 mi
      • The Opera House - 0.45 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cube - 560 f
      • St. Anns Church - 990 f
      • Afflecks Palace - 0.37 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • The Weston Conference Centre - 956 f
      • G-MEX Centre - 0.23 mi
      • Royal Exchange - 0.28 mi
      • The Beer Keller - 0.35 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Cross Street Chapel - 1,053 f
      • King Street Manchester - 0.20 mi
      • Canal Street - 0.26 mi
      • Oldham Street - 0.40 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Acre Gate Golf Club - 0.29 mi
      • Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Club - 0.29 mi
      • Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Club - 0.29 mi
      Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks Show all on map »
      • Manchester Evening News Arena - 0.46 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Chinatown Manchester - 397 f
      • Manchester Christmas Market - 805 f
      • The Ginnel - 908 f
      • Gay Village Manchester - 0.26 mi
      • St. Anns Square - 0.27 mi
      • Manchester Central - 0.29 mi
      • Deansgate - 0.29 mi
      • Manchester Arndale - 0.34 mi
      • Arndale Centre - 0.35 mi
      • Millennium Quarter - 0.35 mi
      • Manchester Buddhist Centre - 0.40 mi
      • Manchester Conference Centre - 0.40 mi
      • Spinningfields - 0.43 mi
      • The Shambles Manchester - 0.43 mi
      • Manchester Visitors Centre - 0.44 mi
      • The Printworks - 0.47 mi

The Alan

18 - 24 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M1 4LY, United Kingdom