The Alan

Hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Signature Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

In the heart of Manchester, The Alan offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, unwind at the bar or restaurant while savoring cooked-to-order breakfast in this upscale hotel revitalized in 2021.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking available
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
3 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Daily housekeeping

$63 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Classic Double Double

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

365 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Classic Double Room 1

Sleeps 2

Classic

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

258 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Signature Deluxe

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Suite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

Signature Suite

Sleeps 2

Signature Room

Sleeps 2

Classic Double Double Room

Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 53 min drive
Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 7 min walk
Manchester Oxford Road Station - 8 min walk
Manchester Piccadilly Station - 11 min walk
St Peters Square Station - 2 min walk
Mosley Street Station - 5 min walk
Picadilly Gardens Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

‪200 Degrees Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪The Waterhouse - ‬2 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
‪The Vienna Coffee House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alan

When you stay at The Alan, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This eco-certified hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Deansgate and University of Manchester. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Peters Square Station is 2 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 137 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

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

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

3 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Built in 1877
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Reception hall
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 40
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 40
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
Hand-held showerheads
Height-adjustable showerhead
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
6 stairs to reach property
Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Local maps

Special features

Dining

Drink at The Alan - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Dine at The Alan - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 30 per day (525 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

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

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard

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

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Also known as

Arora Hotel

Princess St. Hotel previously Arora Hotel

Arora Manchester

Arora Manchester Hotel

Hotel Arora

Hotel Arora Manchester

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

Does The Alan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Alan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Alan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Alan?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Alan?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Alan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Drink at The Alan.

What's the area around The Alan like?

The Alan is in Manchester City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.