The Alan

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Meeting facility
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Classic

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deansgate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AO Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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 Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Monkey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ohayo Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

Upscale eco-certified hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Canal Street
Close to Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces, a reception hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 137 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1877
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
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

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
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

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 28 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alan on 29 Jun, 2025 start from S$158.02, 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 start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 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 eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Manchester Art Gallery and Canal Street. Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate are also within 10 minutes. St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

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The Alan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Very comfortable room with all amenities in a good location. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced for the quality. Breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was reasonable, and the staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay comfortable. I enjoyed exploring the surrounding area using this hotel as a base.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A converted hotel, well priced for the area which is styled with exposed services, visible ducts etc and leans into this aesthetic. Really handy location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at The Alan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, nice decor in the foyer. Overall a bit overpriced though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay, work, sip wine and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was nice but the room was like a sauna, so hot even with fan on full all night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel in central Manchester close to tram stop. Convenient for all central attractions but still quiet at night. Excellent breakfast options and tremendous value for money. There was a clerical error with the charge but this was easily corrected without quibbling. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is walkable from Piccadilly station taking about 12 minutes. It is close to bars and eateries making it a good spot for a night out. I stayed with my granddaughter and had a room with two double beds, the room was huge. The bathroom had both bath and shower and the fridge, iron and ironing board were very helpful additions. The best part of the stay was the breakfast which was absolutely second to none. The choices were endless with options of full cooked buffet breakfast, continental, and also cooked to order special, absolutely brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, cool decor and a great location for a city stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really pleasant and helpful Breakfast was amazing loads of choices from fresh buffet to menu if you don't fancy anything from the buffet. I will definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good location and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property had a nice vibe. The window blinds didn’t work!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Carine L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely be staying again it’s such a cool hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay, but nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really nice stay and great location. Rooms need a bit a TLC looked a bit tired and dingy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Excellent hotel. Kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful first stay, such a beautiful hotel, great staff will certainly be my no.1 spot for Manchester in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anisha

Has to wait over 5 minutes for someone to come to the check in desk, no communication or acknowledgement from staff that saw us waiting. Bathroom light flickered the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel

Good hotel good location will go yesterday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel central to many amazing food and shopping options in Manchester. We actually ended up ordering room service and getting some drinks at the bar which was a great night and got to enjoy the bar hotel and people watching. Will stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025