Less people go to church today, hence these buildings are often converted to other uses. Some of them for instance become hotels, and here are a few examples.
Located in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, the Auld Kirk is a fine example of a Victorian Scottish Free Church building.
Converted into a small 'Restaurant with Rooms, it has built a reputation for fine local food, high standard accommodation and a warm welcome in line with Scottish hospitality.
The College of The Holy Spirit, attached to the Cathedral of The Isles (Island of Cumbrae, UK) is Britain's smallest cathedral, converted to a small hotel. It offers to its guests rooms alongside alter and homemade meals, in a unique combination of modern luxury, and is also available for conferences, weddings, retreats and seminars.
The Old Church of Urquhart, located in Scotland (UK) dates back to 1843 and is endowed with a 70ft tower. On top of a small hillock the church offers open, uninterrupted views of the beautiful countryside, and it is particularly suitable for weddings, since bell ringing can also be arranged.
Renovating Religion Part II
Converted Churches as Hotels
Trend Themes
1. Converted Churches as Hotels - The trend of converting churches into hotels presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry.
2. Repurposing Religious Buildings - The repurposing of religious buildings, such as converting churches into restaurants or event venues, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the real estate and events industries.
3. Preserving Architectural Heritage - The preservation and adaptive reuse of historical church buildings as hotels or other commercial spaces provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the architecture and tourism industries.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore innovative approaches to capitalize on the trend of converting churches into hotels.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry can find new opportunities in the repurposing of religious buildings, such as converting churches into restaurants or event venues.
3. Events - The events industry can tap into the trend of repurposing religious buildings as unique and memorable event venues.