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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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
5 January 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
3 January 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 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
1 January 2025
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 December 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 traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 December 2024
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 December 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 December 2024
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 December 2024
The hotel was nice. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were professional. The lifts were not very good.
veronica
veronica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 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.
patrick
patrick, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
Pleasant Manchester city stay
Location is great for exploring Manchester. The check in was good and efficient and all staff were extremely friendly. Room was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was good, but could be better. I had the full English. Check out was easy. I paid £213 for a twin room the weekend before Christmas which was expensive but all hotels in Manchester were charging the same on the particular weekend. I would not pay that much usually as it was definitely toouch! Overall I would stay again as a solo traveller or with my partner.
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 December 2024
Disappointing
Stayed here many times doe to location and value. Put in disabled room on top floor. Only one lift in use.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
S
S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 December 2024
Disappointing stay
We were very disappointed in our stay. I booked a suite as our room. We arrived and got given our card we went up to the room and it wasn’t a suite. We then went back down to reception thinking it was an error. We was then told “sorry we don’t have any suites available”. The only reason we booked the hotel was to have the suite for our anniversary night. The fact we were not made aware of the error and just given a standard room is very disappointing. Then to make it worse those on reception put the blame on who I had booked it through and didn’t have any sympathy to the situation. We are very disappointed. All we have been offered is the refund price difference for the stay.
Isobel
Isobel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 December 2024
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
J
J, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Jo
Jo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Christine
Christine, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2024
Perfect, stylish and great location
Lovely hotel and staff can’t do enough for you, everyone was smiling and happy which is always a good sign. Lovely decor and lounge area, coffee and breakfast were great. Location is perfect, The bedrooms are gorgeous and the bed is the biggest you’ll ever see!
I’ll be back again soon.
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 December 2024
It should be so much better.
The service here really lets The Alan down. Check in efficient and friendly, but the evening service was CHAOS. It literally took us 30 minutes to get served 2 pints of beer. The rooms as ever are fabulous and thats why we repeat stayed but afraid this will be our last time.