Located in the city centre on Princess Street, featuring a bar and views of city, The Alan is set in Manchester, 200 metres from Manchester Central Library, opposite to Manchester Art Gallery; at the door step of China Town; a stones throw away from historic St. Peters Square and the always vibrant Piccadilly Gardens. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Alan all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The Alan offer complimentary hi-speed Wi-Fi to all guests. You can can enjoy our a la carte breakfast menu with our Alan English top picks accompanied with a complimentary specialty coffee or tea of your choice. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Albert Square, Manchester Central and The Palace Theatre. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 13 km from The Alan.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Manchester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • L
    Liv
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here for my boyfriend’s birthday and decorated the room with balloons. The signature room was gorgeous, very spacious and the bed was massive and extremely comfy for the pair of us. The curtains kept all light out so was great for a lie...
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Downstairs is super lovely and ‘design led’ as described. The working space offer is a great idea and value!
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Firstly, this hotel smells amazing! Its like walking into a spa, our room was spacious, comfortable and clean, loved the touch of the Bluetooth speaker. Breakfast and the choices available was excellent

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Dine @ The Alan
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Alan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £30 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian

House rules
The Alan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be advised that check-in at the hotel will only be allowed when a valid credit or debit card is presented at the desk. Please note that during check-in, the hotel will process a card pre-authorisation of your full room rate for the period of your stay (on flexible rates only) plus an additional GBP 50 per night to cover any incidental charges. These funds may be held for up to 5 working days.

When booking 5 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you to inform you of the policies after you have booked.

Solo and Laser cards are not accepted.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Alan

  • Guests staying at The Alan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Alan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Alan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Alan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Alan include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Studio

    • The Alan is 550 yards from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Alan has 1 restaurant:

      • Dine @ The Alan