The Alan vs The Midland
Both are in Manchester, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Chinatown
The Alan
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★Civic Quarter
The Midland
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Midland
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose The Alan if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 137 / 312)
Choose The Midland if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 312 / 137)
Why is The Alan better than The Midland?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (137 vs 312 rooms)−175
Why is The Midland better than The Alan?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 317 more listed amenities (29 vs 12)+17
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (312 vs 137 rooms)×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Alan vs The Midland: which hotel is better? | The Alan | The Midland |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 8.3 +5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 10.0 +10.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 410 | 634 +224 |
| Rank in Manchester | top 19% | top 18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 140 m | 280 m |
| To public transport | 90 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m −150 m | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 +8 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +3 | 37 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 137 | 312 |
| Floors | 6 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 29 +17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
The AlanThe Midland
- The Alan is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- The Alan: €204 a night on average · The Midland: €285 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Manchester by month
All months
| Month | The Alan | The Midland |
|---|---|---|
| November | €207 | €353 |
| December | €154 | €317 |
| January | €123 | €207 |
| February | €124 | €198 |
| March | €159 | €264 |
| April | €279 | €315 |
| May | €200 | €246 |
| June | €438 | €428 |
| July | €214 | €345 |
| August | €149 | €203 |
| September | €193 | €251 |
| October | €204 | €289 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
190 m apart
The Alan: city centre: 140 m, nearest station Metrolink-Manchester City Centre St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink): 90 m, Manchester Airport (MAN): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Midland: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Metrolink-Manchester City Centre St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink): 110 m, Manchester Airport (MAN): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.
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The Alan or The Midland: common questions
Which is better, The Alan or The Midland?
The Midland leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Alan or The Midland?
Over the year The Alan costs about €204 a night on average against €285 at The Midland, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are The Alan and The Midland?
The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score