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The Alan

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Canal Street

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The Alan, in Manchester's heart, welcomes travelers with a daily manager's reception, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected. The bar and restaurant serve cooked-to-order breakfasts in this upscale property refreshed in 2021.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

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

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

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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vienna Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Canal Street
Close to Manchester Central Convention Complex and Piccadilly Gardens, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A lift, concierge services and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 137 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021
  • 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

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 50 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the 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: 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

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-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

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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Alan located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this 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. 644 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1151 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room, friendly staff and a lovely style of decor. Fantastic location for many sites and the tram network.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

My boyfriend and I loved the aesthetic of this hotel! Great location. Would def stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to parking building, friendly staff, spacious rooms, good menu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing staff let us check in on arrival before noon. Outstanding quality and value of breakfast. Huge room; nice to have a bath not just a sower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting design. Great location for walking to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic, very convenient for the city and nightlife. Our rooms were large, clean and well-appointed. And it was all very affordable for the location, really pleased with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place, great interior, beautiful original artwork
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent. Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Was only here for one night but Spacious room! Friendly staff! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked Classic room, got upgrade on check in, great service from Jeff on reception
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Great touches to the room including the Bluetooth speaker and the ability to cast to the TV. Comfortable bed. Lovely selection of tea, coffee and biscuits. Breakfast was amazing, so much on offer and very high quality. Will definitely be back as we're in Manchester regularly. Great location too. Love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located close to amenities. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value ,pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation close to CBD and historic sites, old buildings we wanted to see. Room was beautifully made up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - the team were so friendly, rooms were super stylish and the location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brogan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed was great, it was clean and it was a great bright and open room. Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Amenities
Cool room, well equipped…breakfast was awesome…Andrea at the reception area made our visit outstanding…she is professional, warm and welcoming. ..li would recommend this as a great stay in Manchester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was good everything needed for overnight stay. Would be nice to have charging points by bedside table. Would have like blinds on windows rather than keeping curtains closed during daytime due to neighbouring buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Absolutely love staying at the Alan. Great staff, nice time, lovely breakfast as well ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Lovely place

Great place to stay in Manchester Great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

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

Top service and a lovely hotel

Great hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025