The Howard Park hotel is set on the edge of the Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock. From here the whole of the Ayrshire coast is at your disposal, from magnificent beaches like South Ayr to the world famous "Open" golfing resorts of Prestwick, Royal Troon and Turnberry, venue for the Open Championship 2009, plus iconic tourist destinations such as Culzean Castle and Burns´ country. Situated only 20 minutes from Glasgow, the hotel is easy to reach from the nearby M77 and from both Glasgow Airport (30 minutes) and Prestwick International Airport (10 minutes). The hotel´s events suite is capable of hosting up to 200 guests, making the Howard Park an ideal venue for weddings, celebrations and business events and meetings.