TEAM SPIRIT

We’ve been fortunate to host some of Europe’s top basketball teams to the Alona Hotel as they take on our home team, the Gladiators, in European cup ties.

The team were over the moon to receive this feedback from a visiting Team Manager who said, “I’ve been all around Europe over three years visiting teams and spent time in many hotels, and the Alona Hotel and the experience so far, put you in his top two hotels in the past three years!”

Now that’s something to make a ‘splash’ about 😊

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

Available 7 days a week depending on availability.
Menu will be sent upon booking as it will change regularly.
£40 per person
What to expect:
Arrival bomb shot, choose from the following:
Skittle Bomb
Jager Bomb
Cherry Bomb
Dr Pepper Bomb
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  • 90 minute masterclass hosted by your personal barman
  • 2 demo cocktails
  • Nibbles while you shake
  • Choice of 2 cocktails from a list of 8
  • Parties of 6 or more
  • Fun, games & laughter

Feeling boujee?
Upgrade your experience for £12 per person and receive a shot of Tequila rose and a signature cocktail of your choice from our menu.


Every masterclass is hosted in a private area to make your experience that touch more personal.
In a 90 minute session you will learn how to shake up a storm and indulge in great food, great drinks, have a laugh with your friends and unleash your competative side with some friendly competition.
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To Book Call 01698 333 888 and speak to a member of the events team.

ENSURE YOUR PROM IS TOP OF THE CLASS

A School Prom is the highlight of the year for school leavers and finding the perfect venue is the first step in making sure your event is both unique and unforgettable.

From the glamorous dresses and sharp suits to the limos and dancing, a Prom is a special occasion – the end of an era – to be celebrated and treasured for years to come.

Our experienced events team will be able to guide the Prom Committee through the planning process and pass on hints and tips, along with a checklist, to make the arrangements as easy as possible.

But in our experience, it’s the details that make the difference!  And we have rolled out the red carpet when creating our exclusive Prom package, along with additional extras, to make your evening as special as possible, from the choice of table linens to the entertainment.

To find out more contact our events team by emailing events@alonahotel.co.uk or 01698 333 888.

And we’ll make sure your Prom receives the top marks in deserves.

A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS

Having a wedding photographer is a top priority when it comes to wedding planning ensuring that your captured images provide memories that last a lifetime.

Choosing the right photographer who understands your style and the moments you want to capture, as well as working to your budget, is important to avoid disappointment.

Equally important is to consider the location for your wedding photography and we have plenty of variety to offer our special couples.

The luxurious surroundings of the Alona Hotel wedding marquee provides the perfect backdrop, not to mention our beautiful waterside setting overlooking Strathclyde Country Park.

For those couples looking for something quirky, we can arrange for the couple to be photographed with the Theme Park or within our striking 1950s themed American diner complete with life-size motorbike.

Whatever your choice, our wedding coordinators can recommend photographers and suggest picture perfect locations.

INTRODUCING OUR WEDDING COORDINATORS

Sinnead Connelly and Kimberley Napier are our resident Wedding Coordinators whose roles are to support and guide our couples and ensure they have a fabulous and memorable wedding.

Experienced event organisers, Sinnead and Kimberley provide a seamless service from the moment an enquiry becomes a booking to the big day itself, designed a fantastic and tailored experience for each couple.

When it comes to offering advice the two agree that organisation and planning are key to a successful wedding day.

Kimberley, who is in the midst of planning her own wedding said, “We always advise clients to start planning about eighteen months before their wedding date. Throughout this time we are regularly in touch with clients.  We arrange an initial show round and planning meeting and then arrange to see the couple four months before the big day, then four weeks and finally two days before.

“We discuss menu plans, colour schemes, accommodation requirements and much more.  It’s always important to keep in regular contact as well with suppliers out with the hotel to ensure that they are up to speed with all the planning.”

Sinnead continues, “It’s a great feeling when you see the happy couple on their big day and you know that you’ve helped contribute towards such a memorable event.  We start working on a wedding about 8am on the day and then stay with the couple until they sit down for the wedding meal in the evening.

“Usually, it’s the brides that are very thankful, but we recently had one groom who was so thankful, he cried. It was really touching.”

And when it comes to unusual requests the coordinators simply take them in their stride.  Sinnead adds, “We recently had a request from a bride for her dogs to walk down the aisle ahead of her.  They were complete in their tuxedos, and it was lovely.

“We also have many requests from couples who want to be photographed on the carousel in the Theme Park and even the thrill rides.  But in our job, nothing is ever too much trouble.”