Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk
Deansgate - 8 min walk
AO Arena - 16 min walk
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
Black Sheep Coffee - 1 min walk
200 Degrees Coffee - 2 min walk
The Circus Tavern - 2 min walk
Old Monkey - 2 min walk
Ohayo Tea - 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 just a 5-minute drive from AO Arena and Etihad Stadium. 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.
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 30.0 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.
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.
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.
The Alan Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
January 20, 2025
Ramaiz
Ramaiz, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 20, 2025
The toilet flush didn’t work properly… had to flush it many times before the toilet paper went down.
Hardeep
Hardeep, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
January 18, 2025
Interested in greed over customers
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
January 18, 2025
Amazing stay , the room was big nice size,
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 15, 2025
Stuart Anthony
Stuart Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 15, 2025
Bickerton
Bickerton, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
January 14, 2025
Miss Leylla A
Miss Leylla A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 13, 2025
Sammie
Sammie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 13, 2025
Heating was only available when the keycard was active so the room was very cold when we arrived. Heater made one corner of the room nice and warm but not the bit where the bed was. No heater in the bathroom. Priority seemed to be style over comfort.
Staff were very welcoming and pleasant.
Excellent location.
Would probably stay again but not in winter.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 13, 2025
Nice place, central location
This was a nice hotel. My room was on the 6th floor, which was nice. I liked the bathroom, had a large bathtub and magnifying mirror. The bed was comfy enough. There was a random credit card charge from the hotel though and I’m not sure what I was charged for.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 12, 2025
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
January 12, 2025
A good hotel for a city break
A modern update to an old hotel building which worked well. The staff were very friendly and very efficient and helpful. Good location between the station and the city centre
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 8, 2025
The best place to stay in Central Manchester !
What a fantastic place to stay in central Manchester !
The hotel was super comfortable, spacious and relaxed. Spotlessly clean and the breakfast had so much choice and was excellent all round. However, by far the standout part of our stay at The Alan was…….the staff. James and his team were outstanding and made is feel incredibly welcome, nothing was too much trouble and all the restaurant and bar staff were amazing too. Great job everyone!
Rob
Rob, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 5, 2025
Comfortable and quiet room, ideal for a family. Geeat location. Breakfast was fab, lots of choice. Staff were super accommodating.
Kate
Kate, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 3, 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 1, 2025
Great location, close to Piccadilly, tram and buses. The breakfast, coffee and drinks were delicious and the staff very friendly and open to help.
David
David, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 1, 2025
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
December 31, 2024
Not sure I would agree with design led
The entrance feels potentially design led, although I would also say minimal and perhaps done on a budget which is reflected in the rest of the hotel. The furniture in our room was very outdated and clearly old, with bathrooms also not in keeping with the aimed aesthetic. Perfectly fine for a night's sleep & was ok priced but wasn't blown away.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
December 28, 2024
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 26, 2024
Very good stay for family of 4.
Arrived and room wasn’t ready, waited in bar and gave complimentary drinks until it was.
Hotel is in great location to walk to nearby Christmas market, with nearby parking (expensive but you do get a hotel discount).
Room was perfect for the family of 4 with 2 double beds, only issue with room was air con not working and shower wasn’t the best, but fine for a one night stay.
Breakfast which was included in my rate was very good, although there were people who just wanted a light bite not willing to pay the set £17 price.
Leigh
Leigh, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
December 26, 2024
Average stay
Some staff were friendly & helpful, others not so much. Arrived to an event in the reception area that was really busy & loud. The room was clean but basic and disappointing.
Cocktails from the bar were nice and breakfast was lovely.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
December 25, 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 24, 2024
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 24, 2024
The hotel was nice. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were professional. The lifts were not very good.
veronica
veronica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
December 23, 2024
Lovely old world hotel
Lovely old world hotel, within walking distance of city centre, Lovely friendly staff and great breakfast. Jamie and James very friendly and helpful.