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We’re In the Indie Fan Fest Show Tonight!

[p]Hey Hoteliers, it's been a while since we showed you some new things hasn't it? We’re beyond excited to share that Hotel Architect has been selected to be featured on the Indie Fan Fest show tonight – a spotlight on some of the most creative and promising indie games out there. It’s a huge honour to be part of this showcase, and we’re incredibly thankful to the MIX team for including us! [/p][p]Whether you’ve been designing dream hotels since the first playtest or just discovered our game, tonight’s show is a chance to celebrate the journey we’ve all been on together so far and maybe get a first look at something that's coming up.. hint hint 👀
[/p][p]Watch with us at 5pm BST / 12pm EDT / 12am CST!
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Join us live as we tune in to the MIX show and celebrate with the community. We’ll be hanging out chatting in the discord as we watch so set your reminders, grab your favourite snacks, and let’s enjoy it together!
[/p][p]Thank you for your support – we couldn’t have made it here without you!

- The Hotel Architect Team[/p]

Update No. 9

[p]Hello Hoteliers![/p][p][/p][p]We hope that you've having a fabulous time building, designing and decorating your grand casino hotels in Las Vegas! [/p][p][/p][p]This week we have a small update, which provides balancing for casino items and 1-tile sized curtains which we know you have been asking for! [/p][p]
Find out what's included in the update notes below (v0.8.31):
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  • [p]More stats added in Financials' Advanced tab (for example casino earnings and total number of check-ins). [/p]
  • [p]Added manual number entry for setting bet size in casino items. [/p]
  • [p]Increased house edge in slot machines (5% -> 7.5%). [/p]
  • [p]Increased bet size ranges for lower tier guests. [/p]
  • [p]Reduced bet size factor required as cash reserve for casino items to operate. [/p]
  • [p]Chips in the initial steps of the Money Wheel cash reserve visualization now appear on the table instead of the floor. [/p]
  • [p]Added 1-tile sized curtains. [/p]
  • [p]When overwriting a cloud-synced save, the new save is now automatically set as cloud-synced. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue with serving milkshake in the bar (you may need to reset the milkshake in your bar menu). [/p]
  • [p]Performance improvements. [/p]
[p][/p][p]Thanks for checking-in! [/p][p]- The Hotel Architect Team :) [/p][p][/p]

Indie Chaos, Wired Style

[p]No, you’re not seeing things. Up to 90% off Wired games on Steam. This isn’t one of those “polite discounts” – this is the kind of sale that makes your wishlist weep and your backlog beg for mercy.[/p][p]For nearly 20 years, we’ve been doing things our way – publishing the weird, the bold, the unforgettable. Games with soul. Games that get under your skin. Games that make you laugh, scream, and sometimes question reality itself. And for one week only, you can snag them for less than the price of your morning coffee.[/p][p]Here’s just a taste of the chaos waiting for you:[/p]
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[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]…and that’s just scratching the surface.[/p][p]This isn’t just a sale – it’s a love letter to indie madness. Wired doesn’t do ordinary, and neither should you. Grab the games that everyone talks about, the ones that hit differently, the ones that stay with you long after the credits roll.[/p][p]👉 The Wired Productions Publisher Sale is live September 4–11, 2025. Don’t miss it![/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33134072/sale/PublisherSale[/p]

Welcome to Las Vegas! - Update OUT NOW!

[p]Hey Hoteliers![/p][p]The wait is over - the Las Vegas Update for Hotel Architect is officially live!

Whether you're designing a luxury suite for a celebrity guest or managing the madness of a packed casino night, Las Vegas adds a whole new layer of challenge and creativity!
[/p][h2]Watch the Las Vegas launch trailer![/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]What's New in the Update?[/h2]
  • [p]New location: Las Vegas (scenario + sandbox). [/p]
  • [p]24 new objectives and rewards. [/p]
  • [p]Casino zone, including multiple machines and tables to manage. [/p]
  • [p]Fully simulated casino games: Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps, Money Wheel and Slot Machines. [/p]
  • [p]New staff type: Croupier. [/p]
  • [p]New staff attributes: Math Genius, Spin-sick, Swindler, Slow counter, Hypnotist. [/p]
  • [p]2 new Steam achievements. [/p]
  • [p]More wall and floor materials, plus additional color variations for items such as key cabinets and archways. [/p]
  • [p]Added 2-tile and 4-tile sized sliding doors. [/p]
  • [p]+ much more…    [/p]
[h3]Fixes    [/h3]
  • [p]Fixed bug that caused the player to sometimes have to press a window/door variation button twice to load the item. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue that could make the “Restore neglected floor” objective in Paris harder to complete than intended. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed "fading icons" performance issue. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed positioning of "enable" switch in restaurant zone info UI. [/p]
  • [p]Stability improvements.  [/p]
  • [p]+ various minor fixes.  [/p]
[h3]Balancing[/h3]
  • [p]Relaxed scenario objective conditions in Paris to help with objective completion on the neglected floor.[/p]
  • [p]Increased bar drink prices[/p]
  • [p]+ various minor tweaks.  [/p]
[p][/p][h2]Roadmap[/h2][p]The Las Vegas update is part of our ongoing Early Access roadmap - we're updated it below for you so you can see what else is coming up! [/p][h2]Characters[/h2][p]Also if you enjoyed some of the characters in the new trailer, here's the import codes for them so you can put them in game:[/p][h3]Lady GaGa[/h3]
[p]Lady:Gaga:AAIcsAI1AjwgwAEd9CHAAwEEcEE0AjwgwAEncCLAAwIcsEEcAjwgwAEsaCPAAwEEIMIPAjxgESAIBEgwCAIAAAA=[/p]
[h3]Elvis Presley[/h3]
Elvis:Presley:AAEEEARDAQQQQAAd9BFAAAEEcEE0AQRAQAIncBJAAAEEsEEcAQRAQAIsaBNAAAEEIMIPAQTQkXBQFAchFAMAAAA=
[h3]Elton John[/h3]
Elton:John:AAEEQMIlCWgQQAAc+BFAAAEEUMEaAQQQQAAm9KKACAEEoMEdCoQQQAAsaKOACAEEEIIUCoTgEUBYDEEgCAIAAAA=
[h3]Freddie Mercury[/h3]
Spiller:Clean:AAEEYIAHAQQQQAAd9BFAAAEEcME0AQQQQAAovBJAAAEEsEEcBSBwAQ0saBNAAAEEIMIPBSBQMHA4HEMwKAMChgg=
[h3]Guy Fieri [/h3]
Fry:Feiri:AAEEQMImCYAQQAAc+BFAAAEEYIItAQQQQAAmwBJAAAEEoMEdAQQQQAAsaBNAAAEEEIIVAQSQUCAgCEEgIMPChgI=
[h3]A Bear[/h3]
Actual:Bear:ACXQYUNMAQQQQAAc+BFAAAEEUAEbAQQQQAAmzBJAAAEEoMEdAQQQQAAsaBNAAAEE8MEiAQQwEOA5DEZBCAMAAAA=
[h3]Cactini Gamblini[/h3]
Cactini:Gamblini:ADKADAQIAQQQQAAc+BFAAAEEUMEaAQQQQAAm9KKACAEEoMEdCoQQQAAsaKOACAEEEIIUCoTAELBYDEEgKEMHAwo=
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[/p][p]If you haven’t joined the fun yet, Hotel Architect is available now in Early Access on Steam for £15.99 / $19.99 / €19.99.

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Viva Las Vegas 🥳 New Content on September 2nd!

[p]Hey hoteliers!

We weren't kidding when we said the next content update was coming very soon! [/p][p]Launching next Tuesday (September 2nd), the Las Vegas update introduces a brand-new destination packed with features that you've have been asking for! From casino floors to high-rolling guests, this update adds a whole new layer of challenge and creativity to the game.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Here’s what to expect:[/h3]
  • [p]Casino Zone – Design and manage your own casino floor, complete with slot machines and 5 different gaming tables![/p]
  • [p]Croupier Staff Type – Hire croupiers with a variety of skills to run your tables and keep guests entertained.. or hypnotised 😱[/p]
  • [p]New Items & Decorations – Customize your hotel with Vegas-inspired furniture and décor![/p]
  • [p]New financial starting goals - Ramp up the difficulty and start with harder to achieve goals or take a relaxed pace, your choice![/p]
[p]Whether you're building a luxury resort or a buzzing casino hotel, Las Vegas offers a fresh and exciting way to expand your empire as its our biggest map yet!
[/p][p]Thanks for all your feedback and support during Early Access so far. We're so excited to see the creativity and chaos you bring to Vegas, after all what happens in Vegas.. Stays in Vegas so we expect wild builds![/p][p]
See you on the strip next week 🥳
[/p][p] -- The Hotel Architect Team[/p]