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The Alan

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Old Trafford

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Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant
Signature Deluxe
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic

Classic

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

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

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

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AO Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ohayo Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

4-star eco-certified 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 eco-certified The Alan also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A complete renovation of The Alan was completed in January 2021.

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.

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.

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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

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, Barclaycard, 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

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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

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1091 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anisha

Travelled with group
Has to wait over 5 minutes for someone to come to the check in desk, no communication or acknowledgement from staff that saw us waiting. Bathroom light flickered the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced for the quality. Breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is walkable from Piccadilly station taking about 12 minutes. It is close to bars and eateries making it a good spot for a night out. I stayed with my granddaughter and had a room with two double beds, the room was huge. The bathroom had both bath and shower and the fridge, iron and ironing board were very helpful additions. The best part of the stay was the breakfast which was absolutely second to none. The choices were endless with options of full cooked buffet breakfast, continental, and also cooked to order special, absolutely brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Alan.

Staff were very helpful holding a package for me for a number of days beforehand. Room was great, breakfast was awesome and location was wonderful. Also offered a free drink as my name is Alan ;) Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the centre, never had a bad stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Very comfortable room with all amenities in a good location. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was nice but the room was like a sauna, so hot even with fan on full all night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A converted hotel, well priced for the area which is styled with exposed services, visible ducts etc and leans into this aesthetic. Really handy location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
shabby room, electric shock in the shower, poor customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Room comfort
Slightly dated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel - well located - friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FANGTING

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, nice decor in the foyer. Overall a bit overpriced though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two stars accross the board
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Leicester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel in central Manchester close to tram stop. Convenient for all central attractions but still quiet at night. Excellent breakfast options and tremendous value for money. There was a clerical error with the charge but this was easily corrected without quibbling. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in city center, by the Art Gallery. Very slow check-in (1 receptionist & very long queue, took about half an hour to get key despite online check-in). Overall nice building but strangely many things about the room design are odd: very low sink, short shower curtain which floods bathroom, writing desk with no suitable chair (only armchair), wardrobe split with a bar that crumples hanged clothes, tv placed at an odd angle not opposite bed...(the list goes on). That said, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convienie t
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property had a nice vibe. The window blinds didn’t work!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely externally. Terrible in the rooms

Beautiful property outside and inside/public areas. Rooms were old and dated. Beds ancient with a matress topper to update, saggy and very noisy. Broken hairdryer (replaced). Bath didnt hold water (plug replaced), bath plug connector was broken/came out of the wall upon trying and absolutely filthy.. tea/coffee not replaced properly (random numbers of items that didnt match). There was 1 nice chair in the room! Ut for a family room for 4 ppl, 1 chair was a bit sad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025