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The Alan

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee shop
Exterior
Restaurant
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Alan

The Alan

4.0 star property
4-star Manchester hotel in Manchester City Centre, near Canal Street
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
8.6/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCanal Street4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Manchester13 min walk
  • Popular LocationAO Arena16 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)23 min drive

Room options

About this area

Manchester

Near a metro station, The Alan is in Manchester City Centre, a neighbourhood in Manchester with great shopping. Salford Quays and Northenden Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peak District National Park and Quarry Bank Mill And Styal Estate Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at AO Arena or Etihad Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Christmas Market - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk
  • University of Manchester - 13 min walk
  • AO Arena - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee - 1 min walk
  • 200 Degrees Coffee - 2 min walk
  • The Vienna Coffee House - 1 min walk
  • Wong Wong Bakery - 1 min walk
  • Ohayo Tea - 1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

4-star hotel located in Manchester City Centre
AO Arena is located near The Alan, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and coworking spaces
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 140 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and smart speakers. Guests reviews give good marks for the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 525 ft (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 17-17 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Tablet computer
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 to 17 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day (525 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alan?

As of 9 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on 10 Jul 2023 start from €108.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Alan?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 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 1 mi (2 km) of Manchester Art Gallery and AO Arena. Canal Street and Salford Quays are also within 3 miles (5 km). St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

The Alan Reviews

The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 299 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 59%
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 299 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 25%
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 299 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 8%
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 299 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 4%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 299 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 4%

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.9/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Filthy room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Room was clean and comfortable. In a great location. Breakfast was very tasty. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again if back in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lioubov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and people working there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, very pleasant hotel and comfortable room and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central to main shopping areas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, lobby looks amazing. Very comfy, huge bed and lovely furnishings. Not keen on the unfinished look of the walls and the piping on the ceiling. Great location, esp for Chinatown and transport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023