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The Alan

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Signature Deluxe
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Classic

Classic

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Deluxe

Signature Deluxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature

Signature

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Double

Classic Double Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 53 min drive
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 11 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Mosley Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Alan

When you stay at The Alan, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Canal Street and Manchester Palace Theatre. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This eco-friendly hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Peters Square Station is 2 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 137 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • 24-hours off-site parking nearby (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 6 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Drink at The Alan – On-site lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Dine at The Alan – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 30 per day (525 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does The Alan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Alan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Alan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Alan?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Alan?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Drink at The Alan.
What's the area around The Alan like?
The Alan is in Manchester City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Keira, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Iram, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luke, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel - don’t bother with breakfast
Gorgeous decor, great location and great reception staff. Let down by breakfast - not worth paying for. Had to wait 45 mins for cold food and we didn’t receive our coffees, but the reception manager kindly refunded us without issue.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pauline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Felicity, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing.
1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

TV didn't work and despite notifying reception, nothing was done about it for the rest of my stay. Attention to detail felt quite lax, apart from in the dining room.
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Melissa, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Two types of room - the nice ones & the grim ones!
I’ve stayed here several times, location is great and previously the rooms have been good with a 1970s municipal vibe and pink bathrooms. Be aware though that there are two types of rooms - those that have been updated and those that retain their 1990s original feature such as orange wood, beds that make you both roll into the middle, only one nightstand, a shower cubicle so small that it’s hard to wash etc. That said, we had a comfortable night but I would think twice about staying there again. I do think the hotel is missing a trick with the bar. It could be a cosy, intimate, comfortable space, but instead it feels like part of reception, open, drafty and unwelcoming,
Kathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delvina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Adam, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hit and Miss
Ive stayed a few times here and its always hit or miss. This time the TV in the room didnt work and it took 2 people and 2 hours to come to the conclusion it didnt work. Not ideal as was on a business trip and wanted to unwind after a long day.
Lauren, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great staff, disappointing room.
The service and staff were the best part of this stay. I stayed one night at The Alan for a business trip, and despite the contemporary feel of the ground floor the room was disappointing. It smelt sweaty/ musty and had more spare-room vibes (worn-in & marked furnishing, a questionable rug, random sockets that didn’t work, dated bathroom) rather than the hotel experience I was expecting. Parking at the Q-Park, even with the discount, was extortionate but was only a very short distance away.
Sophie, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Niamh, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Decor
Bedroom was very pretty, loved the decor of the hotel foyer/ dining as well as the room itself.
Courtney, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel in a great location
Darren, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Lovely hotel wouldn’t recommend the breakfast
Hotel was lovely, room was really spacious and clean but I did get food poisoning from the veggie breakfast so would not recommend that as we had to cancel the next 2 days of our trip.
Millie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location and great people
Great location, good sized rooms. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, offering information clearly. Very close to the shopping district and many restaurant and cafes. Perfect for the team too. Only a few niggles. There are two lifts and one was out of action all weekend we stayed. Slightly frustrating but has hopefully now been sorted. The sign outside is a nightmare to see at night. The internal bulb layout makes the name unreadable from a distance so just look out for a white box on the wall. The bathrooms advertised online does not reflect what is in the rooms. Bathrooms seem to be standard showers over bathtubs.
Matthew, 2-night trip with friends
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