A sua permanência — The Alan
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A propriedade — The Alan
The Alan is a stripped-back, no-fuss boutique hotel in Manchester’s Gay Village. The lobby feels like a modern art gallery meets a mate’s apartment: bare concrete walls, a few mid-century chairs, and a check-in desk that’s more kitchen island than front counter. It’s aimed at travellers who want a clean, design-led room without paying for a restaurant or gym they won’t use. Think budget-conscious creatives, solo gig-goers, or couples after a city break that values location over lobbies.
Crónicas de Manchester
Manchester grew from a Roman fort called Mamucium into the world’s first industrial city, powered by cotton mills and canals. Its 19th-century warehouses and Victorian civic buildings still dominate the centre, but 1996’s IRA bomb forced a drastic rebuild that birthed today’s glassy skyline. The city’s contemporary identity is rooted in music (from Joy Division to twenty one pilots), sport (two Premier League clubs), and a fiercely independent cultural scene. It’s also the UK’s largest student city outside London, giving it a restless, young energy that mixes old red-brick pubs with new rooftop bars.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Manchester →Melhores meses
May and September: warm (18-20°C), long daylight, park festivals like Manchester International Festival in July but quieter outside that. June also works for good weather without peak crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge
July (Manchester International Festival) and December (Christmas markets). Hotel prices can spike 30-50% above shoulder rates. August also busy with Parklife festival and PRIDE.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October offer mild temps (12-15°C), cheaper rooms, and fewer tourists. March can be damp but very cheap.
Tempo e embalagem
Manchester’s weather flips in an hour—rain can arrive suddenly even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers; leave the umbrella at home, the wind will turn it inside out.
Livro City Briefing — Manchester
- Piccadilly Station’s major platform upgrades continue through 2026; expect occasional cancellations on Northern Rail services, check before travel.
- The new ‘Mcr: Fashion’ exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery (until September) has boosted visitor numbers—book a free ticket in advance.
- Manchester’s Clean Air Zone is now fully enforced; older petrol/diesel cars may incur daily charges in the city centre—check your vehicle before driving in.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Alan, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on floors 4 or 5. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but below the top floor (if there's a roof terrace or plant room), and the rear elevation overlooks Back Turner Street, a quieter service lane. The building is a modern conversion, and these mid-high floors offer better sound insulation from Princess Street traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front on floors 1-3. Princess Street is a busy one-way route with buses and taxis; low floors get the worst of that noise, especially in the mornings (7-9am) and evenings (5-7pm). Also avoid rooms right next to the lift shaft – the central core is noisy, particularly on lower floors where the motor hum is noticeable.
Best views
Rooms facing south-west (over Princess Street) have a decent city view – the Town Hall and St Peter's Square. For a quieter view, ask for a rear-facing room that looks over the red-brick warehouse rooftops and back alleys; it's not spectacular, but it's calmer.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 – high enough to dampen street noise, not high enough for roof-level mechanical hum. Request 'upper floor, rear side' for the best chance.
🔊 Noise notes
Princess Street carries bus routes and taxi drop-offs. The hotel's ground-floor bar/restaurant can be loud until 11pm (Thurs-Sat), and there's a service door on Back Turner Street for deliveries, typically 6-8am. On weekends, the nearby Gay Village (Canal Street) adds pedestrian noise.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on floor 4 with a rear aspect – it's the sweet spot between quiet and city access. 2. Check-in online if possible; the front desk is small and queues form at 2pm. If driving, skip the on-site charge (£20-ish) and park at Q-Park Manchester Grand on Lower Mosley Street – it's 4 minutes' walk and cheaper.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — The Alan
Free for all guests; download speed ~50 Mbps, no login required (open SSID 'The Alan Guest')
One lift serves all floors (ground to 4th); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel app; no printed papers. Building is a former Victorian textile warehouse with exposed brick and original cast-iron columns in public areas
Standard check-in 15:00; early bag drop from 07:00 without charge; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 £15 per hour if available
Complimentary for guests before check-in and after check-out; luggage room secured with CCTV
Step-free access from Princess Street via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; 2 accessible rooms (1 double with roll-in shower). No hearing loops or braille signage
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: NCP Manchester Printworks, 0.3 miles, approx £25 for 24 hours; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (not charged in Manchester hotels; VAT is included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for advance purchase rates; £50 incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Central Hall (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Manchester Buddhist Centre (690 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Muslim Youth Foundation (MYF) (724 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cross Street Chapel (725 m · ~9 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Afflecks — 521 m · ~7 min walk
Piccadilly Gardens — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives — 652 m · ~8 min walk
Palace Theatre — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Play Yard — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 391 m · ~5 min walk
Spar — 134 m · ~2 min walk
Manchester Central Coach Station — 118 m · ~1 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for better rates than airport bureaux; avoid tourist exchange shops in city centre which charge poor margins
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are standard; most venues accept cards, but some small independent shops prefer cash
Restaurants: 10-15% for table service, discretionary for counter service; taxis: round up or 10%; hotel staff: £1-2 per service is customary but not obligatory
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Use Metrolink/buses for all transport—taxis are expensive; many museums and galleries are free or have pay-what-you-wish hours; shop in supermarket meal deals for lunch rather than tourist-area cafés
É bom saber — Manchester
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manchester, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Alan
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 267 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 391 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Find train tickets →Manchester City Centre → Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
💡 Buy a Metrolink Day Pass (£5.30) for unlimited local transport; buses stop directly outside hotel
Manchester City Centre Districts → Piccadilly Station / St Peters Square
💡 Most convenient local transit; Day Pass covers airport train + unlimited tram/bus use; Piccadilly stop is directly below hotel
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
💡 Book in advance through hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid peak hours (8-9am, 5-6pm) for faster journey
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Piccadilly Station (adjacent to hotel)
💡 Most cost-effective option; trains arrive directly at Piccadilly Station, hotel is 2-minute walk away
Sobre Manchester
Wikipedia ↗
Manchester is the city at the centre of the eponymous county of Greater Manchester in North West England. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surroundi...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at The Alan?
Request a rear-facing room on floors 4 or 5. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but below the top floor (if there's a roof terrace or plant room), and the rear elevation overlooks Back Turner Street, a quieter service lane. The building is a modern conversion, and these mid-high floors offer better sound insulation from Princess Street traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Alan?
Avoid rooms at the front on floors 1-3. Princess Street is a busy one-way route with buses and taxis; low floors get the worst of that noise, especially in the mornings (7-9am) and evenings (5-7pm). Also avoid rooms right next to the lift shaft – the central core is noisy, particularly on lower floors where the motor hum is noticeable.
Is The Alan noisy?
Princess Street carries bus routes and taxi drop-offs. The hotel's ground-floor bar/restaurant can be loud until 11pm (Thurs-Sat), and there's a service door on Back Turner Street for deliveries, typically 6-8am. On weekends, the nearby Gay Village (Canal Street) adds pedestrian noise.
Which rooms have the best views at The Alan?
Rooms facing south-west (over Princess Street) have a decent city view – the Town Hall and St Peter's Square. For a quieter view, ask for a rear-facing room that looks over the red-brick warehouse rooftops and back alleys; it's not spectacular, but it's calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at The Alan?
1. Ask for a room on floor 4 with a rear aspect – it's the sweet spot between quiet and city access. 2. Check-in online if possible; the front desk is small and queues form at 2pm. If driving, skip the on-site charge (£20-ish) and park at Q-Park Manchester Grand on Lower Mosley Street – it's 4 minutes' walk and cheaper.
What time is check-in at The Alan?
Check-in at The Alan is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Alan have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; download speed ~50 Mbps, no login required (open SSID 'The Alan Guest')
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Alan?
None (not charged in Manchester hotels; VAT is included in rate)
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
May and September: warm (18-20°C), long daylight, park festivals like Manchester International Festival in July but quieter outside that. June also works for good weather without peak crowds.
Principais atrações em Manchester
💡 The basement gallery often has less crowded, quirky exhibits. Check for free lunchtime talks on the website.
💡 Start at Stevenson Square and wander along Tib Street and Oldham Street. Affection is a good cheap vintage shop.
💡 Free guided tours run at 11:00 and 14:00 on weekdays. The gift shop has affordable postcards.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. The on-site café does decent coffee and cakes.
💡 The tram from the city centre to Heaton Park stop is quick and cheap. Pack snacks as park cafés are pricey.