Hip Manchester design hotel in the city centre

The Alan, Manchester

8.4

Very Good

5,363 reviews

Property details

Excellent Location

Top 9% in city

Excellent WiFi

Top 9% in city

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Bed down at a cool design-led hotel in the centre of bustling Manchester - includes breakfast and more
  • Stylish design: Design is a leading aspect of The Alan, a cosmopolitan hub of contemporary living in the middle of bustling Manchester. Exposed brick walls, metal girders create an industrial-chic atmosphere. As comfy as it is cool, this hotel has partnered with top designers to supply the fixtures, furniture and accents - the results speak for themselves, with a stylish setting fit for the fashionable metropolis it’s in.

  • Immersive food: With a view of the open-plan kitchen in the restaurant, dining is as much of a visual experience as it is an appetising one. The menu is constantly rotating so the kitchen can ensure it’s getting the best seasonal British ingredients. Great partnerships have been forged between the bar and local craft breweries and independent distilleries, so the drinking options are as exciting as the dining ones.

  • Central living: Based in the very centre of the city, Manchester is yours for the taking. In the immediate vicinity, admire internationally renowned art at the Manchester Art Gallery, shop at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre, or simply take a leisurely stroll along Bridgewater Canal. Let’s not forget the myriad bars, pubs and restaurants you’ll find down every street - there's something for everyone.

How to get there

The Alan is in the very centre of Manchester, just off St Peter’s Square. There are plenty of public transport opportunities on your doorstep, with St Peter’s Square tram stop just around the corner, and Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is half a mile away, which only takes 12 minutes to walk. Manchester Airport is about 10 miles away, which takes 20 minutes by car. There is a handy car park two minutes from the hotel where guests have a 25% discount.

Good to know


Although parking is not available onsite, The Alan has partnered with Q-Park to offer guests of the hotel a 25% discount when using the Q-Park at St James Street, M1 4LX. Please contact the hotel using the details on your booking confirmation to obtain the discount code; parking can be pre-booked here: https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/manchester/

Please note that if you would like to have dinner at the hotel, we recommend you book a table in advance.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Stylish design: Design is a leading aspect of The Alan, a cosmopolitan hub of contemporary living in the middle of bustling Manchester. Exposed brick walls, metal girders create an industrial-chic atmosphere. As comfy as it is cool, this hotel has partnered with top designers to supply the fixtures, furniture and accents - the results speak for themselves, with a stylish setting fit for the fashionable metropolis it’s in.

  • Immersive food: With a view of the open-plan kitchen in the restaurant, dining is as much of a visual experience as it is an appetising one. The menu is constantly rotating so the kitchen can ensure it’s getting the best seasonal British ingredients. Great partnerships have been forged between the bar and local craft breweries and independent distilleries, so the drinking options are as exciting as the dining ones.

  • Central living: Based in the very centre of the city, Manchester is yours for the taking. In the immediate vicinity, admire internationally renowned art at the Manchester Art Gallery, shop at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre, or simply take a leisurely stroll along Bridgewater Canal. Let’s not forget the myriad bars, pubs and restaurants you’ll find down every street - there's something for everyone.

How to get there

The Alan is in the very centre of Manchester, just off St Peter’s Square. There are plenty of public transport opportunities on your doorstep, with St Peter’s Square tram stop just around the corner, and Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is half a mile away, which only takes 12 minutes to walk. Manchester Airport is about 10 miles away, which takes 20 minutes by car. There is a handy car park two minutes from the hotel where guests have a 25% discount.

Good to know


Although parking is not available onsite, The Alan has partnered with Q-Park to offer guests of the hotel a 25% discount when using the Q-Park at St James Street, M1 4LX. Please contact the hotel using the details on your booking confirmation to obtain the discount code; parking can be pre-booked here: https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/manchester/

Please note that if you would like to have dinner at the hotel, we recommend you book a table in advance.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Reception

  • Concierge service

  • Wi-Fi

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Reception

  • Concierge service

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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

A jewel in the north of England, Manchester is about as hip and happening as a city gets. A foodie’s haven, new restaurants, bars, gastropubs, microbreweries, and cafés are popping up all the time. The Corn Exchange is a must for anyone with an appetite; the splendid Edwardian building houses some fantastic eateries, and the same is true at the Great Northern Warehouse, with many a buzzing bar and restaurant to while away the hours in.

Football is part of Manchester’s DNA, with two of the world’s most notable clubs calling the city home. Whether you’re a United or a City fan, be sure to take a trip to either Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium to soak up the rich history of the clubs. If you get the chance, get tickets to see a match, and spend 90 minutes captivated in raw passion as the world-class players put on a show.