Hotel Architect News

[p]Hey Hoteliers, [/p][p] We know you're all eagerly waiting on a date for the release of the Las Vegas and casinos update, and we'll be able to give you that very soon!

Today we've got a little sneak preview of what you can expect in the update, and while not everything is in these shots, there's plenty to look at! This way you'll be able to start planning how you want to lay out your casinos and new hotels 😊

Las Vegas as a map will be 18 x 18 across 8 floors, so that's even bigger than New York with 2592 tiles. It's a huge amount of space to build in and you could possibly have a floor with a mega casino in if you wanted. We're also including 3 financial starting options again for those that like more of a challenge!

[/p][p]The casino zone can be any shape/size that you would like and you can even place it around a bar zone which would be quite fitting.

You can have multiples of each table, but remember you will need to have staff to cover them all if its suddenly busy. Croupiers are the new staff type coming with the update and they can move between types of table. If one has guests waiting but their current one doesn't, they will head over to run the game.
[/p][p][/p][p]Casinos can contain a variety of 5 types of casino tables - roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps and a fortune wheel, plus 3 versions of slot machines for your casinos.

Each requires a cash deposit and must stay above a certain threshold to remain operational and you’ll need to tailor bet sizes to suit your guest types, just like you do with your guest rooms.
[/p][p][/p][p]We’re also rolling out a bunch of new furniture and items to help you capture that iconic Vegas atmosphere! Think glitz, glamour, and a touch of extravagance.. or just a fancy car on show in the middle of the room if you want. [/p][p]Your casinos can be overwhelmingly with bright light pillars and noise or a more dialled back and sophisticated vibe, you decide![/p][p][/p][p]

So what do you think? We hope you're excited and we'll have more news for you soon!

- The Hotel Architect Team[/p]

[p]Hey Hoteliers,

Firstly we wanted to say thank you all for the great reception on Las Vegas as the next map - We'll have a release date for you as soon as we can! [/p][p]While the team are busy working away on Las Vegas at the moment, it won't stop us giving you a small update this week with a few new things to play with!
[/p][p]Check out everything included in our latest update below: [/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]New Features[/h3]

• [p]Archway Openings: In place of doors, you can now use archways! Just be aware that air flows throw these and it might affect your temperature balances in your hotels![/p]
• [p]Bar Stool Colours: We heard you on this one, bar stools were boring in just one colour, so now you have a few more to try out![/p]
• [p]World Map Enhancements:[/p]
  • [p]Displays maximum number of floors.[/p]
  • [p]Shows lot size.[/p]
  • [p]Includes corporate tax rate info.[/p]
• [p]Piano Performance: Guests now play a wider variety of melodies (so that tune will grate on your ears.. less)[/p]
• [p]Gramophone Activation: Upper crust guests can now interact with the gramophone.
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[h3]Bug Fixes & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]UI Input Fix: Resolved issue where UI consumed input, preventing space bar from toggling pause/play.[/p]
• [p]Follow Character Mode: Automatically exits when manually changing floors.[/p]
• [p]Other various minor tweaks and fixes for improved stability and polish.[/p]

[p][/p][p]— The Hotel Architect Team[/p]

[p]Las Vegas is coming soon to Hotel Architect in the next major content update![/p][p]The Strip is calling, and it’s bringing slot machines, sparkle, and a whole new level of chaos to Hotel Architect! By popular demand, (yes we know you've been asking for casinos!) we're thrilled to announce that Las Vegas is the next destination in the game’s Early Access roadmap. This isn’t just another location, it’s a full-blown spectacle! [/p][p][/p][h3]The Las Vegas update introduces:[/h3]

• [p]Casino Zones – Build and manage your own casino floor zone, complete with slot machines and gaming tables.[/p]
• [p]Croupier Staff Type – Hire professional croupiers to keep your guests entertained and your chips flowing.[/p]
• [p]New Items & Decorations – Deck out your hotel in true Vegas style.[/p]
• [p]A Whole New Vibe – Expect high-rolling guests, extravagant demands, and a fast-paced environment that’s as unpredictable as it is glamorous.[/p]

[p]Whether you're designing a luxury suite for a celebrity guest or are managing the madness of a packed casino night, Las Vegas brings a fresh layer of challenge and creativity to your hotel empire.[/p][p][/p][h3]Catch a glimpse of the glitz in the brand-new teaser trailer:
[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]From the very beginning, you as a community have been wanting casinos and what better place to add them than Las Vegas. Did you know the city has over 120 casinos?!

We are very excited to be heading to the entertainment capital of the world, so buckle up and get ready to go all in![/p][p][/p][h3]If you haven't played yet..[/h3][p]The Las Vegas update is coming soon to Hotel Architect, but the game is currently available in Steam Early Access for £15.99 / $19.99 / €19.99. There's tons to do before then with 5 locations to play around the world![/p][h3]
Stay up to date and maybe even see a few sneak peeks! [/h3][p]Join the community on Discord, BlueSky, and TikTok to stay up to date with all the latest news, top tips, and patch notes!

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[p]Hey Hoteliers! [/p][p]We loved seeing the art deco themed builds last week - Thank you to everybody who took part, we hope you enjoyed!

A little bit of news from us, we're transitioning the weekly challenge to longer format to give everybody a little more time to create awesome entries, the next will be 2 weeks long but they might vary a bit depending on the challenge. 😈
[/p][h3]This weeks winners are:[/h3][p]Sankey84 with an epic art deco lobby, including pillars and dual stair case 👀[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Louise-h96's fancy and open plan St Anton hotel[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Owlcape's lucious green Paris build! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to our winners whose entry will appear on the in-game front menu on Friday!
[/p][p]Now onto our next challenge...[/p][h3]The new theme is: An outrageous character design! [/h3][p]This should be fun, we want to see your best silly/outrageous characters! Feel free to share the codes in the discord character sharing channel as well if you want to! Here's an example to get you started![/p][p][/p][h3]Rules:[/h3][p]- You must post your character to the Steam screenshots area to be considered for winning![/p][p]- Include "Weekly Challenge" in the title somewhere![/p][p]- Your entry must be posted by Sunday 24th August at 11:59pm (UK time)[/p][p][/p][h3]How to share screenshots:[/h3][p]- Take a screenshot in-game using the steam screenshot button (F12)[/p][p]- Head to your Steam Library and select 'Hotel Architect'.[/p][p]- On the right hand side, you will find an area for 'Recordings and Screenshots'.[/p][p]- Select the image you would like to enter and press the 'Share' button, followed by 'Share on Steam'.[/p][p]- Add a caption that includes 'Weekly Challenge' somewhere in the title and ensure the visibility is set to public.[/p][p]- Press 'Upload', and your entry will appear in the 'screenshots' area of the community hub!
[/p][p]Good luck, we can't wait to see your entries 🥰[/p]

[p]Now the New York location has been out for a little while and you've all had a chance to really dig in, we thought we'd jump into some top tips on mastering the map.[/p][p]Whether you're revisiting the map or diving in for the first time, this blog will include a bunch of tips that will help you build a hotel that thrives in the city that never sleeps and make your builds more efficient and profitable!
[/p][h3]Top Tips for Building a Top-Tier New York Hotel!
[/h3][h3]Start Smart[/h3][p]Choose the financing option that matches your playstyle - the New York map has 3 finance options to choose from in the scenario. Risk-takers might go for high loans, while strategists may prefer slow, steady growth.

The three types are: [/p]

• [p] Investment - starting money $275,000 but you must pay 5 $25,000 lumps starting on day 20 and eventually reach a hotel value of $2.5 million![/p]
• [p]City Loan - starting money $350,000 but you must pay back the city $250,000 and at some point have 25 staff hired consecutively for 5 days. [/p]
• [p]Bootstrap - starting money $150,000 and you need to reach a profit of $2,000 per employee for 3 consecutive days and have 10 bedrooms on the same floor.[/p]

[p]Some of these are easier than others, depending on your play style with bootstrap being more independent but less starting funds! Figure out which is the best for you, or if you like a challenge you could try to be successful with a build on all 3 options.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Balance Luxury and Practicality[/h3][p]Offer a mix of room types including luxury suites, business rooms, and budget-friendly options. If you build too big too quickly, then you'll find yourself running out of money very fast!

If you play with a 'build everything in big chunks' style, then you'll need to remind yourself to avoid getting low on funds and let the hotel function at least a little bit while building.

The easiest way to gradually build a successful hotel is to start with the guests that require the lower star ratings like Backpackers and work your way up to the 5 star demanding Upper Crust. You can always hop back and upgrade the lower star rooms later or renovate them entirely once the hotel is more established.
[/p][h3] Design with Vertical Efficiency![/h3][p]Elevators are quite important in this map - after all you don't want it to take half a day for a cleaner to take sheets up to the top floors!

If you are looking to make the most out of the space in your hotels, once your elevator is built, you can delete the stairs. This will help when squeezing in those extra rooms.

You can also make your layouts more efficient by popping in another staff room or multiple laundry zones etc to reduce travel time of your staff. [/p][h3]
Spread out your zones [/h3][p]Remember you have 25 times the 10x10 tiles to play with here, so having an entire restaurant floor isn't a bad idea if you're catering to lots of hungry guests! You could even spread the kitchen out onto another floor for a mega restaurant.

[/p][h3]Problem solving[/h3][p]When you're having an issue with something in your hotel either not being done or a flow problem, follow the staff that are meant to be tackling this or watch your guests as the wander around. [/p][p]You'll often be able to suss out what's gone wrong by assessing what is causing the problem. [/p][p]Beds not being made: How over worked are your cleaners or are there enough washing machines? [/p][p]Trash piling up: Do you have enough dumpsters/bins and do your cleaners have time in the day after prioritising making the beds? [/p][p]Guests leaving because they can't check in: Do you have enough receptionists to tackle the busy influx of check outs/check ins? [/p][p][/p][p]
You can also seek help in the steam discussions, our discord or you may find some helpful tips on our Hotel Architect Wiki.



P.S. If you read this far, thank you and you'll also be happy to know we have a big announcement on the next location coming next week 👀 [/p][h2][/h2]