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Reviews of The Alan 4 stars

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

#46 of 116 hotels in Manchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5619 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: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Really enjoyed staying here good vibes but not quite cool enough (room temp )
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very warm and muggy for me (personal preference) that said I’m sure if I’d have asked for a fan they’d have provided

    Location very good , staff very friendly and helpful ,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room outdated and wasn’t the cleanest, aircon loud and didn’t produce any cool air, fridge didn’t work.

    Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great location and beautiful reception area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The corridors are a bit dark and dismal maybe add pictures to brighten them up

    Modern style rooms, clean comfortable, enough space, large shower,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    mini luxury hotel in Manchester - amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very weak hairdryer :)

    amazing rooms, beautiful hotel. very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    A gorgeous hotel in a superb location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only slight disappointment was the range on offer at the continental breakfast, considering how superb the restaurant is.

    The room was large and surprisingly quiet, the bed very comfortable, and the bar downstairs is great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Smart and central
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very warm

    Reception and bar was lovely, room comfortable and location is perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Classic Rooms are in desperate need of an updating. If booking this hotel I suggest only going for the Signature Rooms.

    The hotel is really well placed, just off China Town. It has a modern aesthetic and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Short and semi-sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, grumpy barmen

    Stylish interior

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with great food in the perfect location and looked after by the lovely team at The Alan
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No plug socket located close to a mirror to do my hair. Room lighting very dark for doing makeup Ran out of full fat coke

    Great location Super breakfast Nice Rooms Really comfy beds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Location, great bar, very comfortable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Signature Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband felt the design of rooms veered more towards unfinished rather than modern. For instance the raw plaster walls & the exposed pipe works. Personally I like this

    Location, room size and comfort. Great sheets & wonderful bed.Amazingly helpful and cheerful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, nice atmosphere, spacious, good sized bathroom and comfy beds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Presentation is better than reality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the cost and presentation of this hotel you'd expect basic things like accessible plugs on either side of the bed, a towel radiator you can switch off in summer and AC that doesn't ruin your ear drums. We went on a warm day in May and it felt like every appliance in the bathroom was just radiating heat.

    Great location, smooth check in, comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, location, breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Stayed here twice , would definitely stay again .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location fabulous. Staff lovely and friendly. Nice atmosphere. Felt safe , nice and quiet .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Cool, modern chic hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really to dislike. Although, we have only ever stayed for 1 night at a time

    We’ve stayed before and we love it. Reply trendy and staff are great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely room, great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom felt like an afterthought to the room and would seriously benefit from being upgraded in keeping with the style of the lobby and rooms. The cleanliness of the bathroom also fell short of what I would expect, hairs on the floor and towels.

    We loved the style of the property, really welcoming and comfortable. The bed and pillows were great and the room size was perfect. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We didn’t use the onsite restaurant or bar however they were a nice facility to have within the building. Location is great, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No manned reception desk resulted in quite a long wait to check in

    Spacious room Attentive staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - My husband got stuck in the elevator - The corridors are a bit odd, really easy to get lost is very dark - Bed is very hard - no oat milk in the bar

    We like the style of the hotel and room was very spacious, also the staff are super lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 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 via mobile

    The room was too warm and no air conditioning

    It was deliscious and arrived very quickly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 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: 20 May 2024

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

    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: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 16 May 2024

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

    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

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