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Reviews of The Alan 4 stars

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

#46 of 115 hotels in Manchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5587 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: 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

  • Reviewed: 16 May 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: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Will return when next in Manchester
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 15 May 2024

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

    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: 15 May 2024

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

    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: 13 May 2024

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

    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: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 12 May 2024

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

    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: 10 May 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: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It got quite warm at night in the room

    Location, room was spacious

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Happy stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Classic Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 6 May 2024

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

    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

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