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First Hotfix Now Live!



We’re so happy to see so many aspiring hoteliers diving into Hotel Architect since our Early Access launch! We'd like to say a massive thank you, your feedback has been invaluable, and we're excited to roll out our first official patch to polish the experience and build a stronger foundation for your dream resorts.

[h2]Here’s what’s new in this update:[/h2]
✨ Quality of Life Improvements
  • Cleaning staff just got smarter! We’ve improved cleaning task priorities to ensure a more efficient, guest-friendly hotel.
  • Added tooltips to guest type icons and required items in the Restaurant and Bar menus for better clarity.
🐛 Bug Fixes
  • Squashed a crash bug triggered by deleting a custom-made character.
  • Resolved an issue with the "Overall Review Score" objectives.
  • Temperature now impacts staff as originally intended!
🧠 Gameplay Enhancements
  • Queue timers added for guests waiting in Reception, Restaurant, and Bar areas, helping you manage flow and service.
  • UI interactions are now blocked when intro or critic review popups appear, keeping the experience smooth and focused.
  • Character voices have been toned down with decreased radius and volume!
🌍 Other Updates
  • Localization tweaks in the keybinding settings.
  • Updated community highlight links in the main menu.
  • Officially marked as Steam Deck playable - build your hotel empire on the go!


Also, before we go, we're hosting a reddit AMA on May 29th! You can leave your questions here!



This is just the beginning, and there’s a lot more to come. Keep the feedback coming, and thank you for being part of the Hotel Architect community. Happy building!

– The Hotel Architect Dev Team