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The Alan

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Old Trafford

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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

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

Classic Double Room 1

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(87 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

Signature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Signature Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Manchester

Manchester City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll find Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. Old Trafford and Salford Quays are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gallery Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

4-star hotel near Old Trafford
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1877
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Alan offers 137 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: 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 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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 guestroom 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each 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

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

How close is The Alan to the airport?

The Alan is 9.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on May 4, 2026 start from CA $96, excluding 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.

Does The Alan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Alan.

Does The Alan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Alan, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Alan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Alan?

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

Is there free parking at The Alan?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Alan have a pool?

The Alan does not have a pool.

Does The Alan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Alan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Alan to downtown Manchester?

The Alan is 0.2 mi away from Manchester.

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1275 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. The service was excellent and the breakfast was delicious. I would book again, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and stylish hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

AB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and friendly through out our stay. The room was clean, a good temperature and the mattress was comfortable. The lighting and art work through out the venue was very well considered. Unfortunately though, our shower didn’t drain away well so it flooded our bathroom each time we used it. It comes down to preference of course, but I found the pillows lumpy and uncomfortable. We found the hand soap/body wash to be very stripping/drying for the skin and the smell of it was way too intense. It couldn’t be helped but a fire alarm went off in the night and affected the electrics so we couldn’t use the lifts. This was very inconvenient especially as I have issues with my back. We did find some of the lights didn't work in the room the morning following the fire alarm too which wasn’t ideal. We could hear every step of our up stairs neighbours too which was not pleasant at all. The ceiling was thin and the floor boards were very creaky. We noticed that there was a weird drain smell about the hotel and outside in the streets. Other guests also mentioned this to us several times. Tried to book parking as soon as we booked the stay with the affiliate code but it was booked up so we did have to spend a fair amount on parking. Overall, a lovely stay but there’s some room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and great staff. Rooms are perfect as clean. Very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel friendly staff clean rooms and very silent and left to come and go with ease
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel I frequently stay here when in Manchester for work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff are always welcoming and on hand if you have any requests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramaiz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location Friendly staff Great service Superb breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025