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The Alan

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $74
$61 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a small round table, a desk, and a mirror.

Classic Double Room 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a poster on the wall.

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a wall-mounted light.

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

Signature Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

Signature Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Signature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at The Alan, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Manchester Central Convention Complex and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Deansgate.

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canal Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Drink at The Alan - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Dine at The Alan - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Dine at The Alan
  • Drink at The Alan

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1877
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 used
  • 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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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: 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

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-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

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

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1289 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it , such a gorgeous stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DARRELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Alan, the decor was cool, it was in a great location, it was good value for money but best of all the staff are so friendly and helpful - we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lively personell and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Gorgeous hotel, very central and very convenient parking (with great discount code). Staff were so friendly and everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay, friendly and helpful staff, such comfy beds and the breakfast was just fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely night at The Alan. The location is ideal, the room was spacious and spotlessly clean, breakfast was really good, and the staff as always were warm, welcoming, and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really top class stay from great staff to great location. Easy tram access and lots of secure parking nearby. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and came back because of the great price in such a good location. I also love the reception and bar / breakfast areas. The rooms are a little lacking but for the price, it’s all you need. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the Best. Only problem is the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second stay Amazing location Modern clean rooms Good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, clean, spacious room. Check in speedy, parking few minutes walk. Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are super helpful and friendly, clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Both the buffet, and the A La Carte to order. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely EVERYTHING was amazing!! Definitely highly recommended, and will certainly be our first choice again for next city centre stay. THANKS TO EVERYONE!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Llion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, spacious, well designed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and brilliant location staff are super nice and the rooms are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideal location and great rooms with brilliant breakfast. Just a pity on our trip there was scant if any hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026