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Reviews of The Alan This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG, United Kingdom

#46 of 113 hotels in Manchester

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 5572 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location close to local amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely but not the best sleep as the room was so warm and no air con
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too warm and no air conditioning

    It was deliscious and arrived very quickly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good location, staff was good and the rooms large.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Signature Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service was really slow it took a long time to get drinks up til 30 min to get beers and the breakfast took 45-60 min to be served.

    Staff was friendly and the rooms were large and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Cute stay in the heart of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower is terrible it just drips it has no pressure to it and the rooms was quiet noisy

    Lovely room think we got an upgrade

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a - nothing I can think of

    Friendly staff, clean rooms and great location, beds were comfortable and rooms were quiet considering you were in the city centre. Would definitely come back. Based on other reviews we went for the Deluxe rooms and would recommend!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It took a couple of minutes to speak to a member of staff regarding booking in, but this was due to them being busy. This was not really an issue for us but the only negative thing I can think of.

    The breakfast was a lovely full English. The room was clean and nicely decorated. Location is perfect right in the middle of Manchester city centre. The usual price for this hotel is quite expensive but if you can get a good deal it's well worth the money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    service at front desk... did not have our booking

    bed not great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Will return when next in Manchester
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Surprised to be asked for a security deposit, which was refunded, but can't remember the last time I was asked for something similar

    Great staff, large rooms, perfect location for the conference centre, and fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing major, I think it's still a work in progress. A few things were loose in the bathroom but I would definitely stay here again.

    The staff were very friendly, my room was large and it was very nice for the price. I am coming to Manchester to stay again in a few weeks and plan on booking this again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    I would like to go again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was very helpful and friendly Breakfast very good Meal very good Way to our conference center perfect short Bar very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast service was forgetful. I had to prompt waiting staff. It was also barely warm

    The decor, the cental location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not to sound fussy but the room could do with a fresh paint, it was looking worn in areas.

    Very modern and comfortable. Love the big windows in the room. The location was easy to walk to the stations and shops. The reception / bar area is really beautiful and relaxing to chill in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Nice to stay in a hotel with interesting design features.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a ground floor room which had a very bright street light outside. The curtains didn’t block this out completely. Pillows weren’t great.

    Love the reception area and bar and restaurant. Room was very spacious and liked the interior design. Food in the restaurant was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were very basic the bathroom was very dated also which you wouldn't expect from such a lovely looking entrance/bar area. You should carry the theme through to the rooms.

    I loved the decor down stairs and thought it was a lovely calm setting. It smelt fantastic which is always a nice touch!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It got quite warm at night in the room

    Location, room was spacious

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Happy stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One noticed the shower rail was loose from the ceiling, and there were damp patches on the bathroom ceiling as the paintwork was bubbling and falling off. But... easy remedied.

    Loved the room the food, and the staff were amazingly generous considering I was quite bad tempered , again my sincere apologies.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    That a 50 pound deposit was needed upon arrival, and that they accepted no cash.

    location was perfect, the bar and restaurant had a nice vibe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Stylish and centrally located hotel with beautiful interior.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Signature Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even though I’d called and noted at reception about syncing up two bookings into one, this wasn’t passed to the room service and they walked in during our stay. The wait time for food and drink was a little longer than expected but each was resolved.

    The hotel was designed perfectly and the interior was very chic, stylish and trendy. The room was beautiful and the facilities within the room were great too, including a great shower in the bathroom. I liked the option of a bar and dinner space, and the location was perfect for what we needed as it was so central.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, value for money but don’t expect comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room needed some tlc, the air con wasn’t working so it was like sleeping in a sauna. Bed wasn’t the comfiest

    The reception was lovely and informal. Great decor and smelt amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Would book here again - felt well looked after
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly slow service at breakfast but staff were helpful in providing a take away coffee. Odd smell in room but luckily window opened

    Stylish and central

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    Room tired, breaks and buildings works
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I stayed in was fairly basic and a little tired, 2 out of 4 sockets I tried didn't work and a couple of lights weren't working, opened the curtains to builders around 10m away working on the roof, but this could be why the room was discounted to £80 per night, but sadly could have got better value elsewhere this time around

    Great location, decor of the communal areas was nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    8.0
    ok, little pricey, worth it if you get a good room.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    sweet wrappers on floor, did not seem as clean and airy as first time I stayed. Room was a little dark with not much lighting and expensive for what I got.

    staff very friendly, room ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good location and friendly staff, needs work on cleanliness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Standard rooms need more photos online to show what they are like, also house keeping needs to do deep cleans on the rooms, there was dry snot on the shower wall and bath was dirty, felt dirtier coming out of the shower then I did going in.

    Great location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Signature Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy, got woken up in the early morning (like 3) by the sound of someone in the room next door or upstairs being sick (went on for a while).

    Lovely room, good location

    Stayed in April 2024

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