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The Alan

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

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Restaurant
Signature Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
  • Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Deansgate
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic

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

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Signature Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Deluxe

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

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

Signature

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Double

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

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • AO Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Monkey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vienna Coffee House - ‬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

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.

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. 606 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1083 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1083 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

8/10 Good

Guy

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetri

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Great stay, prices have increased.

We have used this hotel a few times before. We have noticed this time the price was significantly more than the previous times, for no apparent reason. Still a great place to stay, lovely breakfast, now buffet, not personally made.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Xuefei

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

10/10 Excellent

miss

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints - very nice room. Comfy bed and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Havanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was lovely overall,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Alan Hotel was a lovely place to stay while in Manchester. It is in a great central location, a 10 minute walk from Piccadilly, the room was spacious, the bed was so comfortable-I slept like a log. The staff were really friendly and helpful and I would definitely stay here again if I find myself back in Manchester.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Poorly priced romantic package and poor cocktails which were overpriced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

6/10 Okay

Robbin, Longview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building. Property is right next to a bus stop and was hard to identify on our first pass by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

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

Recently refreshed hotel in central Manchester

Lovely hotel in central Manchester. Just been renovated so looks very fresh and clean. Ate in bar and tho menu was limited the meal was fine and service was prompt and good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great hotel

Fantastic hotel - great decor with old and very modern touches. We were upgraded - great size room with everything we needed. Very convenient to everywhere edprcially China Town and Canal Street. Amazing breakfast with everything you could wish for buffet style. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025