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Reviews of The Alan 4 stars

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

#48 of 118 hotels in Manchester

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Review score

Based on 5779 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: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again at the right rate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over heated bedroom.

    The staff were 1st class,welcoming and helpful,10/10 our only fault was our room was far too hot,but when we contacted reception we were immediately offered a new room or a fan,we were ready for bed so chose the fan it was in our room within 5 mins. We had a good rate,so, it was great value for money and the breakfast was excellent We were seated immediately, a very reasonable wait for breakfast which was smoked salmon and perfect poached eggs! Thank you so much.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Interesting, not the best place I’ve ever stayed but I wouldn’t recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor value for money Exposed pipes meant every single time water flowed around the building it made terrible noise. One night it kept me awake until 02.00 in the morning. People at the bus stop outside using the entrance steps as seating to wait for the bus My breakfast on day 2 took almost 35 minutes to arrive at the table. Staff provided an additional pot of tea and remembered unprompted to apologise the following morning which was appreciated.

    Comfortable beds Central location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Staff friendly and helpful, clean, comfy bed and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were very welcoming and helped us with any question we asked. Having not stayed in this area before the reception staff were very helpful with transport and directions. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable, would definitely stay again. The hotel was in a great location, 10 min walk to train station and 5 mins walk to the tram

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

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

    The room was very different to the photos. I assume the rooms in the photos have been renovated but ours was very dated. The room was also very hot and the air con didn’t seem to make much difference and was incredibly noisy making it difficult to get a good sleep

    Great location, good value

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable bed and excellent TV - but with plaster walls and pipes so looked like the boiler room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel is OK. We stayed in a very strange room that had bare plaster walls. There was a number of pipes passing through which made it look like we had been allocated the boiler house. There was the classic kettle lead too short to reach the socket but we coped. Why do hotel staff never do a "user trip" on their rooms?

    The bed was very comfortable and the TV excellent - UHD for sure. Very nice wet-room shower - make sure you take care which shower head you turn on first!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

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

    One lift not working

    Friendly attentive staff, Great breakfast, Quiet room, Comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super location, excellent staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Cute spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sleep was not great not soundproof at all, door shaking whenever someone walked past sounded like a knock on the door. 3 times we got up to double check no-one was knocking on the door it was that loud

    Decor, cleanliness, staff where lovely, location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Decent hotel and ideal for our trip. Just glad it wasn’t too hot of a day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The choice of drinks at the bar Aircon did not work Light next to the bed could not turn off

    Spacious

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    The room was fine for our very short trip. Luckily we weren’t in the room much and just using it as a base to sleep. Not
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in was very basic in comparison to main reception restaurant area. No plug sockets by bed to charge phone. Room was dark and stuffy, very warm and air con was no good.

    The hotel reception/lobby bar restaurant area is stunning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

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

    Towels smelt like they had been in the kitchen. Smelt of grease

    Location, reception, breakfast all excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

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

    Central location, friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little uncomfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    interesting design, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    coffe and tea could be self serve for breakfast. It was quite a wait for this morning cup

    room was great and comfortable also quiet despite being right in the city centre . Breakfast was good and tasty. We had not tried evening meal at Alan but next time will do!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    One night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The socket next to one side of the bed didn't work so couldn't charge a phone next to that side. The mini fridge didn't work, it was on but not cold. The plastic around the key card holder in the room kept falling off. We were in room 406.

    Great location, good sized room. Nice decor throughout the hotel. Nice bar that stayed open late.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Amazing hotel, perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very stylish Smelt gorgeous Clean and contemporary

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Great stay - will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great, staff were friendly & professional. Room was great. Breakfast was also great - lots of choice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely, very friendly staff. I was drenched with the rain when I checked in. They had the heat on in the room when I arrived. Its little things like that which you remember. Thank you.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't comfortable.

    The location of the hotel is excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

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

    Location and price

    Nice big bed and breakfast was very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money, but not the cleanest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    But the rooms were basic, not clean, the bathrooms are grubby, dated and broken in places, let the hotel down, but still good value for a good location

    The main hotel reception foyer, bar and restaurant had a lovely ambience and industrial feel. Lovely staff. .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

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

    Shower was hard to get temperature right.

    Room was spotlessly clean, bed was huge and super comfy. Fridge in room and proper glasses. Good selection of food for breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Convenient clean nice big bed. Wasn’t keen on breakfast, smoked bacon but no alternative, had to wait a long time to req
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • The Signature Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps very high to front of property

    Very nice decor

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Signature Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Told by reception on check in that they would refund our discount for the car park as the online code could not be used due to no online booking spaces left. We still used the car park. We asked about this as we left and nothing was done. Receptionist did not offer this again and didn’t really help. This is the only issue we had everything else great.

    Great location and very comfortable bed

    Stayed in June 2024

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