The Alan

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

The Alan, in Manchester's heart, welcomes travelers with a daily manager's reception, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected. The bar and restaurant serve cooked-to-order breakfasts in this upscale property refreshed in 2021.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Classic

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Double

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Signature Suite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Suite

Sleeps 2

Classic Double Double Room

Sleeps 4

Classic Double Room 1

Sleeps 2

Signature Room

Sleeps 2

Signature Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

About the area

Located in Manchester City Centre, a neighbourhood in Manchester, The Alan is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Canal Street and Trafford Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piccadilly Gardens and Heaton Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Old Trafford or AO Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location.

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18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG

What's nearby

Piccadilly Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Manchester Palace Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Deansgate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
AO Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪200 Degrees Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
‪Ohayo Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

Upscale eco-certified hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Canal Street

Close to Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate, The Alan provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
Coworking spaces, 3 meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Luggage storage, concierge services and a reception hall
Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff

Room features

All 137 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17 for adults and GBP 17 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Dine at The Alan
Drink at The Alan

Family friendly

In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

3 meeting rooms
Coworking space

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Assistive listening devices
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

7 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1877
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - January 2021
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and from GBP 17.00 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day(525 ft away; open 24 hours)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Arora Hotel

Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel

Arora Manchester

Arora Manchester Hotel

Hotel Arora

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Manchester Arora

Manchester Arora Hotel

Manchester Hotel Arora

Arora International Hotel Manchester

Manchester Arora International Hotel

Princess St. Hotel Manchester

Princess St. Hotel

Princess St. Manchester

Princess St.

Princess St. Hotel (previously Arora Manchester Hotel)

Arora Hotel Manchester

The Alan Hotel

Princess St Hotel

Princess St. Hotel

The Alan Manchester

The Alan Hotel Manchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Alan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Alan located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Manchester Art Gallery and Canal Street. Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate are also within 10 minutes. St Peters Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.