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The Alan - Hotel and Event Spaces

18 Princess Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LG
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The Alan is a hotel and venue fully immersed in the creative communities of Manchester. Located in the city center on Princess Street, The Alan sits opposite Manchester Art Gallery; at the doorstep of China Town; a stone's throw away from historic St. Peters Square and the always vibrant Piccadilly Gardens. The Alan is a space for the creators. The makers. The realists.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2022
Total meeting space11,517 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms137
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Green Tourism - Silver

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025
May 11, 2025 - May 12, 2025
May 16, 2025 - May 16, 2025
May 18, 2025 - May 19, 2025
May 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025
May 25, 2025 - May 26, 2025
May 30, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
Jun 8, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Jul 20Sep 02 - Dec 21Mar 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Apr 01 - Apr 30Jul 21 - Sep 01Dec 22 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,517.4 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,865.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
4,305.6 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Standing capacity
220
Seating capacity
144

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
SITU
4,865.3 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
200
130
120
-
60
Event 1
505.9 sq. ft.
20.3 x 24.9 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
40
32
40
15
30
Event 2
430.6 sq. ft.
20.3 x 24.9 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
40
32
40
15
24
Event 1&2 - Combined
904.2 sq. ft.
39.4 x 42.7 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
80
64
80
15
30
Restaurant/Lobby
4,305.6 sq. ft.
65.6 x 65.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
110
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Studios
204.5 sq. ft.
10.2 x 20.7 sq. ft.
7.2 ft.
14
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14
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
137
Double (2 beds)
130
Double (2 beds) rate
£99.00 - £300.00
Suites
7
Tax rate
20%
Occupancy rate
75%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5.1 mi

Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

Over 133 days - 10% 133-91 days - 25% 90 days-30 days - 50% 29 days-8 days - 80% 7 days or less - 100%

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