A hotel meeting room with round tables set with notepads, bottled water, and a large screen at The Alan.
A meeting room with black-clothed tables arranged in a U-shape and potted plants at The Alan.
A meeting room with round tables, black linens, notepads, and large windows at The Alan.
A meeting room with rows of black cushioned chairs facing a wall-mounted screen at The Alan.
Meeting offer

Event 1 + 2 at The Alan

Meeting Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG –
Chinatown, Manchester
Up to 80
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Located on the lower ground floor, Event 1 & 2 are set-up to bring teams
together for collaboration and knowledge sharing. This versatile space can
accommodate up to 54 in cabaret style or be divided into two smaller
rooms. Fully equipped with modern facilities, it’s perfect for team-building
activities, training sessions, and strategic meetings.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

For your event, you’ll be in our stunning event space, SITU, which offers a fantastic ambience and a host of features, including:
Use of 2 projectors for presentations or festive visuals
4 uplighters to create a warm and inviting atmosphere
6 poser tables for mingling and socialising
A private bar for personalised service
A private cloakroom for added comfort
Complimentary W1i-Fi for all your tech needs
Christmas Party
£50 per person
We’re thrilled to offer our Christmas Package starting from just £50 per person (VAT included), which includes everything you need for an unforgettable evening:
A welcome drink to kick off the festivities
A 3-course sit-down dinner
Wine and Beer on the table
Bottled filtered mineral water
Beautiful room and table decorations to set the festive mood
A lively DJ and photobooth to keep the party going

Meeting Offers

£300 hire fee
Run your team session in Event 1 & 2 — half-day hire with AV, plus sandwich or hot & cold buffet to keep teams fueled.
Half-Day Meeting Package – Event 1 + 2 (Min. 10 Guests)
£20 per person
• Half-day room hire of Event 1 & 2
• Sandwich buffet or hot and cold buffet
• Smart TV with HDMI cable
• Flipchart, pens and pads
• Filtered water on the tables
• Wi‑Fi

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Per day
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

Capacity

Dining
up to 64
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 54

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 00:30
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 19:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(40 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
EK
Elizabeth K.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · July 2026
Everything was great we will like to use it next time and we will always recommend if any one need a meeting room
5.0
EP
Elysia P.
Verified review
Conference · 40 guests · May 2026
A great venue with a big space. The food options were really good and would definitely use the venue again.
5.0
GC
Georgie C.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · March 2026
The venue was stunning and very accessible for guest. Clean and professional room with great use of the coffee machine. Catering was so well organised. I genuinely have nothing bad to say
NA
5.0
ND
Nicola D.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 35 guests · January 2026
Very reasonably priced especially for the city centre
5.0

FAQ

No, the venue does not have hybrid facilities, but these can be hired in if needed.

The room accommodates 30 in boardroom layout, 54 in cabaret, 64 in banquet and 80 in theatre layout.

Yes, a laptop can be connected to the screen for presentations.

Yes, secure superfast Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The Alan is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About The Alan

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4.8 Rating
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