A design led, creatively charged, unique 6-storey hotel in the centre of Manchester. 137 rooms. Open-plan kitchen, bar, and restaurant. Meeting and event spaces.
The Alan is about finding value where it was lost. Offering something new and unexpected in Manchester. Removing the original plasterboard which made the whole building disproportional, lowered ceilings and cluttered furniture. Exposing the history and heritage features, the brickwork, the original windows and the true tall dimensions of the rooms.
Where a sensitive approach was taken, to reuse and upcycle as much of the materials as possible, repairing and refreshing existing parts of the building and engaging in disrupted waste streams. The ground floor collage of fragmented and discarded marble pieces is a perfect example of this.
With its origins dating back to 1877, our building carries a rich legacy. The Grade-II listed building is distinguished by its open arcaded parapet and towering chimneys, adding to its historical charm.
