New life has been given to one of Kassel's oldest buildings, as the Renthof buildings beside the venerable 700-year old Alte Brüderkirche has been turned into a boutique hotel with 55 rooms in various styles. Originally used as a Carmelite monastery, the Renthof survived the war relatively well but had been unused for several years. Kassel's well-known Grischäfer culinary team runs the restaurant and provides catering for events, also for larger ones in the adjoining church which is now used as an event location.