The Alan

18-24 Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Good
441 reviews
8.4

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Deansgate and 0.7 mi (1 km) from University of Manchester.

Amenities

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Manchester Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Manchester City Hall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Market Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Peter's Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Manchester Central Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Canal Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Manchester Christmas Market - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Albert Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Manchester Palace Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
King Street Manchester - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bridgewater Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Albert Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piccadilly Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Manchester Central Convention Complex - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St Mary's The Hidden Gem - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi

Business Amenities

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.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Number of stairs to reach property - 6
Distance from property (meters) - 160
Lot hours - 24 hours
Tile flooring in public areas
Vegetarian breakfast available
Free reception
Coworking spaces
Number of meeting rooms - 3
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Energy-saving switches
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Distance from property (ft) - 525
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Elevator
Double-glazing on all windows
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Showcase for local artists
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Casino nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Reception hall
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 102
Elevator door width (inches) - 40
Registration desk height (inches) - 40
Water-efficient toilets only
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 36
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 102
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 91
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
Check-in Special Instructions
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Mandatory 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 Fees
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17–17 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.

Know Before You Go
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Guest rating

8.4
Good
441 reviews
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Service
8.6
Amenities
7.8
Condition
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
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