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title: "The Alan, Manchester: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Alan in Manchester: rated 8.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Alan

Chinatown, Manchester, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 410 reviews ·  #28 #28 of 155 in Manchester ·  9.8 Location score
## About The Alan

The Alan is a hotel in Chinatown, Manchester, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 410 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 140 m from the centre of Manchester. The nearest airport, Manchester Airport (MAN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 137

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 2021

- **Last renovated:** 2021

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 56

18 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4LG

## How The Alan scores

Better rated than 83% of hotels in Manchester

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **9.8**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Manchester average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Metrolink-Manchester City Centre St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Manchester Airport (MAN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Manchester</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Manchester Art Gallery40 m
-   Adrift Monument100 m
-   Manchester Cenotaph100 m
-   War Memorial & Cenotaph150 m
-   曼彻斯特纪念碑160 m
-   The People's History Museum220 m

## The Alan: in detail

The Alan offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Manchester. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at The Alan due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at The Alan is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. The Alan offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

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## Questions about The Alan

### How do guests rate The Alan?

The Alan has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 410 reviews, which is better than 83% of rated hotels in Manchester.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Alan include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Alan from the airport?

The nearest airport, Manchester Airport (MAN), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Alan have?

The Alan has 137 rooms on 6 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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