The Alan, Manchester
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
The Alan is a 4-star hotel in Manchester's Chinatown, at 18 Princess Street, housed in a building constructed in 1877. It suits travellers who want restaurants, bars and cultural sights within a few minutes' walk, as well as business guests who need meeting rooms and coworking space.
The Alan is a 4-star hotel built in 1877, with a traditional style. It has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a café, along with a room-service option available during limited hours. Breakfast is prepared to order for a fee, from 07:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 07:30 to 11:00 at weekends. The front desk is staffed around the clock, and there is a concierge, a laundry service, luggage storage, three meeting rooms and a coworking space. Lift access, a wheelchair-accessible route to the lift and reception, and hearing aid devices are available.
The hotel sits in Chinatown, with Manchester Art Gallery, Portico Library and Gallery and Manchester City Hall each a 1 minute walk away. Pinwei Chinese Restaurant, 24 Bar & Grill and Chris's Corner are all 1 minute away, while Oxford Road station is a 6 minute walk and Deansgate and Piccadilly stations are each 10 minutes on foot.
The Alan: who is it for?
The Alan suits city-break travellers who want to stay close to museums and restaurants, since the art gallery, City Hall and several dining options are all within 1 minute on foot. It also suits business guests, thanks to its three meeting rooms and coworking space. Travellers with mobility needs will find step-free access, a lift with 102 cm wide doors and a wheelchair-accessible reception. Groups travelling with different languages may appreciate the staff who speak Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Russian, alongside English.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 27, 2026: from €100 to €339 a night, over 6 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€194 on average
4-star hotels in Manchester
5% more expensive
Median price €185, across 63 hotels
Hotels recorded in Manchester
33% more expensive
Median price €146, across 102 hotels
The Alan: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 26, 2026 for the night of November 25, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is The Alan?
Distance from The Alan to the centre of Manchester: 4 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsThe Alan: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Manchester Art Gallery1 min walk
- Portico Library and Gallery (galerie et bibliothèque)1 min walk
- Manchester City Hall1 min walk
- Manchester (MAN)35 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- 24 Bar & GrillRestaurant1 min walk
- Pinwei Chinese RestaurautChinese cuisine1 min walk
- Chris's CornerCafé1 min walk
- ICFTThai cuisine1 min walk
- One More NoodlesRestaurant1 min walk
- WagamamaAsian cuisine1 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The Seven OaksPub1 min walk
- K2 KaraokeBar1 min walk
- The BrewentistsBar1 min walk
- Chill#96Bar2 min walk
- The Old MonkeyPub2 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Chinatown ArchAttraction2 min walk
- Oliver HeywoodAttraction3 min walk
- William Ewart GladstoneAttraction3 min walk
- Albert MemorialAttraction3 min walk
- John BrightAttraction3 min walk
- James FraserAttraction4 min walk
How to get around?
- Manchester Oxford RoadTrain station6 min walk
- DeansgateTrain station10 min walk
- Manchester PiccadillyTrain station10 min walk
- Salford CentralTrain station1 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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The Alan: frequently asked questions
The Alan: where is the hotel?+
The Alan is in Manchester, in the Chinatown area. Address: 18 Princess Street, M1 4LG Manchester. Manchester Art Gallery is a 1 min walk away. Distance from The Alan to the centre of Manchester: 4 min walk, as the crow flies.
The Alan: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €176 for the night of November 25, 2026 (recorded on October 26, 2026). Since October 27, 2026, our readings range from €100 to €339.
The Alan: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Manchester Oxford Road (Train station, 6 min walk), Deansgate (Train station, 10 min walk), and Manchester Piccadilly (Train station, 10 min walk).
The Alan: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: 24 Bar & Grill (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Pinwei Chinese Restauraut (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and Chris's Corner (Café, 1 min walk).
The Alan: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Seven Oaks (Pub, 1 min walk), K2 Karaoke (Bar, 1 min walk), and The Brewentists (Bar, 1 min walk).
The Alan: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Chinatown Arch (Attraction, 2 min walk), Oliver Heywood (Attraction, 3 min walk), and William Ewart Gladstone (Attraction, 3 min walk).
The Alan: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Classic (18 m², Sleeps 2), Signature (24 m², Sleeps 2), Signature Deluxe (18 m², Sleeps 2), Classic Double Double (34 m², Sleeps 4), and Signature Suite (18 m², Sleeps 2).
The Alan: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
The Alan: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at The Alan?+
Breakfast is prepared to order and is available at an extra charge, from 07:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 07:30 to 11:00 at weekends.
Is the hotel accessible for guests using a wheelchair?+
Yes. The hotel offers wheelchair access, a lift with 102 cm wide doors, a wheelchair-accessible route to the lift, and a wheelchair-accessible reception and concierge.
Can I get a meal or drink late in the evening?+
The hotel has a bar/lounge and a restaurant, and room service is available during limited hours. Reception is open 24 hours a day.
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