# Renovating Religion Part II Converted Churches as Hotels By irenesco | Published 2008-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovating-religion-part-ii-converted-churches-as-hotels References: [oldchurch.eu](http://www.oldchurch.eu/) 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](http://www.theauldkirk.com) 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](http://www.island-retreats.org/cumbrae.html), 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](http://www.oldchurch.eu), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Converted Churches as Hotels:** The trend of converting churches into hotels presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore innovative approaches to capitalize on the trend of converting churches into hotels. - **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. - **Events:** The events industry can tap into the trend of repurposing religious buildings as unique and memorable event venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coverted Monastery Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocabolo-moscatelli.md) - [Converted Church Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyth.md) - [Refurbished Welcoming Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-leonards-church.md) - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Sustainable Heritage Evoked Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrm-hotel.md) - [Barn Restaurant Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-inainn-barn.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Highland Building-Converted Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moxon-architects.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md)