Holiday Inn Glasgow – East Kilbride

Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride is a modern hotel on Stewartfield Way, on the northern edge of East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire. It holds a licence for civil ceremonies and has two ground-floor function suites, 101 bedrooms and a leisure club, so the ceremony, meal, party and overnight stay can all happen in one building.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

One events team looks after the whole day, from the ceremony room to the bar, so you deal with the same people from first enquiry to last dance. The suites have neutral decor, which means you can dress them in your own colours and style rather than working around someone else's theme. Packages can be tailored, and the team will look at a bespoke menu or let you bring in your own caterer if that suits you better.

Ceremonies

The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can marry on site and move straight on to drinks. You arrange your own registrar or celebrant, and the ceremony room is booked separately from the main wedding package. The Arran Suite works well for a smaller ceremony, while the Ailsa Suite suits a bigger guest list.

Receptions and food

The Ailsa Suite is the main room, a ground-floor space with natural light, a dance floor and a sound system. It can seat more than 200 guests for a meal. The Arran Suite takes up to 100 for a reception. The in-house kitchen serves a set-menu wedding breakfast, with vegan, gluten-free and halal options available. There is a staffed bar and an in-house wine list. Packages include an all-day option and a twilight option for couples who would rather have an evening-only party. Outside, a decked area and an ornamental pond give guests somewhere to step out for air and photographs.

Staying

There are 101 bedrooms, and wedding guests can book at discounted rates. Wedding packages include a night in the honeymoon suite for the two of you. Guests staying over can use the leisure club, which has an indoor pool, spa facilities and a gym.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is about 15 miles from Glasgow city centre and Glasgow Airport. Hairmyres station is under two miles away, with trains to Glasgow Central, and the M77 is a short drive. There is free on-site parking for around 200 cars. Calderglen Country Park is on the edge of town.

Good to know

• There is lift access to all floors.
• The hotel is pet friendly.
• Outside caterers need public liability insurance and a food hygiene certificate.