Hotel Architect News

Hey Hoteliers!
We’ve got something a bit different for you today, the newest Hotel Architect feature: the Character Creator!
We've rolled it out so you can try it in the final playtest and it gives you the chance to customize your game, or your friends just a little bit more!

[h2]Create Your Own Characters[/h2]
With the new Character Creator, you can now design and add your very own:

• Guests
  
• Staff Members
  
• Service Workers
  

Whether you’re dreaming up a laid-back beachgoer, an overly intense front desk manager, or a chef who may by slightly too flaboyant, it’s all possible!

You’ll be able to customize:

• Appearance (from stylish to straight-up chaotic)
  
• Outfits and accessories
  
• Names, voice and even a few behavioral quirks
  

Want to immortalize your best friend as the perfectionist waiter? Go ahead. Give your favourite celebrity a job at Reception? They're hired! This is your hotel, after all.

[h2]Share & Import Characters With Friends[/h2]
Here’s where it gets really fun: every character you create comes with a shareable code. That means you can send your most iconic creations to friends, and they can import them right into their own hotels.

Imagine a whole group of players all being bugged by the same Upper Crust guest named “Sharon” who just won’t stop complaining about her room temperature.
Or maybe you and your friends each create a staff member and build a shared dream team across multiple hotels. The possibilities are endless, and kind of hilarious!

[h2]Need some inspiration?[/h2]
Here are our favourite characters we're created so far and the codes so you can add them to your own game:










The codes for these celebrities are available on the Wired Twitter page here:
https://x.com/WiredP/status/1915345039229686160

We can’t wait to see what (and who) you come up with. And yes, we’ll definitely be sharing some of your creations too. 👀

Stay tuned, and we’ll see you (and your custom cast of characters) in the final playtest over the weekend!

— The Hotel Architect Team

The wait is nearly over! After lots of trying to hold the secret in, we can't anymore!

We’re thrilled to announce that Hotel Architect will officially open it's doors to early access on May 20th!

This marks a huge milestone for our team and our community, and we couldn’t have done it without your continued support, feedback, and passion for building the hotels of your dreams!

Check out our release date trailer here:
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But before we roll out the red carpet, we have one final event...

[h2]The Final Is Playtest Now Live![/h2]



Starting today, our final community playtest is underway - This is your last chance to get a sneak peek at Hotel Architect before early access launch!

If you’ve signed up for the playtest, check your inbox for access instructions. If not, there’s still time to join! Head over to our steam page and request access now.

We’ll be gathering feedback, monitoring performance, and making final adjustments over the next few days so don’t be shy about sharing your thoughts with us in Discord, Steam forums or on social media!

[h2]What’s New in the Final Playtest?[/h2]
The playtest includes:

• Gothenburg and Paris (no Santorini this time!)
  
• Two New Guest types - Upper Crust and Business People
  
• Two New Zones - Spa and Conference Room
  
• Character Creator
  
• Photo Mode
  
• Balance tweaks and performance improvements
  
• A new critic review screen with more details
  
• Assignable task types for staff
  

Whether you’re returning for another stay or checking in for the first time, this is Hotel Architect at its biggest and best yet and we can't wait for you to try out early access!



[h2]Save the Date![/h2]

Mark your calendars for May 20th!

We’ll be celebrating launch day with streams, giveaways, and some surprise announcements. Make sure you’re following us on social media and join the Discord so you don’t miss a thing.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to see the incredible hotels you’ll create.

— The Hotel Architect Team

Hey Hoteliers!

This week we’re giving you a sneak peek at not one, but TWO brand-new zones coming to the final playtest, which is less than 7 days away!

Say hello to the Conference Room and the Spa Zones. These additions are designed to appeal to two very distinct (and higher-paying) guest types: Business People and The Upper Crust. Although, honestly, every guest could use a little productivity or pampering from time to time.

Let’s take a closer look at how these zones work, what they unlock, and why they’ll be game-changers for your hotel designs!

[h2]The Conference Room [/h2]
Looking to impress the suit-and-tie crowd? The Conference Room is your go-to space for attracting Business People, the guests who are all about productivity, efficiency, and polished professionalism.

While the Conference Room won’t push your critic score past 3 stars, it plays a vital role in drawing Business People to your hotel. These guests aren’t just looking for a place to sleep. they want a place to work. Expect to see them taking conference calls on their laptops, gesturing passionately at whiteboards, and generally doing all sorts of “important business-y things.”

Cool tip: Business People pay more per night than your average Backpacker or Sporty guest. They’re a great step up in terms of revenue so alongside sunbathers, you’ll want to bring them to your hotel!



[h2]The Spa [/h2]
If you’re aiming for a more luxurious, high-end hotel experience, the Spa is an absolute must. This is where your hotel goes from just simply nice to five-star fabulous. And here’s the kicker: if you want to attract Upper Crust guests, a Spa isn’t optional, it’s essential!



The Upper Crust are the most elite (and picky) guest type in Hotel Architect. They’ll only stay at hotels rated 5 stars by critics, and one of the key requirements to hit that top rating is, you guessed it, a Spa.

The Spa offers guests a full suite of relaxation options, including:

• Hot tubs
  
• Mud baths
  
• Massage chairs
  
• And more!
  

The It’s not just the Upper Crust that will use the Spa though, it is for all your guests to enjoy and it proves to be quite a popular attraction, particularly if you add a tanning bed for those Sunbathers so they don’t require the sunny weather to worship those rays!



We hope you're all ready for the last playtest - it's going to be a blast seeing you build in Paris!

If you haven't signed up yet, you have until April 23rd to do so and we'll send your codes to you via email, if not you'll have to head to our steam page on the 24th to request access.

Sign up here: https://Wired.gg/HAplaytest

Hey hoteliers - Welcome back to another Hotel Architect deep dive blog!

Today we’re focusing on your demanding guests and what they really want from your hotel. It doesn't really matter whether you’re building your first cozy inn or your 50th ultra-optimized guest haven, either way, understanding your clientele is the key to building a thriving hotel empire.

Now before we start, we do have a short video on this that you can watch if you’d prefer but it doesn’t go into the nitty gritty like the blog!

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[h2]Meet Your Guests [/h2]

In Hotel Architect, there are six unique guest types:

• Backpackers
  
• Sporties
  
• Sunbathers
  
• Brats
  
• Business People
  
• The Upper Crust
  

Each group has its own personality, preferences, and must-haves. To check out what each type likes (and what they absolutely require), click on the People icon in your toolbar and head over to the Guests tab in game. You'll see a list of their required amenities, and their preferences that marked with green thumbs-up icons.

The table below shows the absolute requirements a guest must have to come and visit (subject to change!):


[h2]Guest Type [/h2]
At first when playing, you might find yourself a bit stuck because you still can’t seem to get a certain guest type in your hotel. There could be so many different reasons for this, but it’s best to go step by step through what each guest wants and needs as a process of elimination.

If you’re struggling to hit a star rating, for example, Sunbathers require 3 star hotel, then that is your first point of call!


[h2]Why Star Ratings Matter! ⭐ [/h2]

Star ratings in Hotel Architect are everything. They’re the gatekeepers for which guest types even consider staying at your hotel. For example, Brats won’t even consider staying at your hotel unless it’s got a 4 star rating!

In order to unlock each star rating, there is a facility your hotel much have:

1 Star: Bathroom and laundry room + 100p
2 stars: A gym + 200p (plus previous star requirements)
3 stars: A Restaurant + 300p (plus previous star requirements)
4 stars: A Bar + 400p (plus previous star requirements)
5 Stars: A Spa + 500p (plus previous star requirements)

Slapping up a couple of paintings won’t cut it; these guests want quality and all the facilities - so make it happen hotelier! Remember your critic score can only go up by one star per visit, so 5 stars won’t simply happen overnight!



[h2]Build Smart, One Guest at a Time [/h2]

The best strategy? Start simple.
Choose one guest type to focus on.
Meet their minimum requirements, especially room setups and star level.
Layer in the amenities they love to maximize satisfaction.
Once that group is thriving, you can start expanding your appeal. Want to host both Sporties and Brats? No problem = just make sure your hotel has both a gym and a bar.
Balancing guest types becomes easier once you understand how to overlap their preferences!

Hopefully that clears things up for you and will help you bring in all the guest types when creating your dream hotels!

If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up to the playtest starting soon at Wired.gg/HAplaytest
This is the first time you will be able to play on the Paris map and also with all 6 guest types, and it’s the last chance to try for free before early access so make sure you don’t miss out!

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We’re excited to announce that the final Hotel Architect playtest is coming on April 24th and we’re inviting YOU to join in the fun! This is your chance to experience the game early, shape its development, and show off your dream hotel designs to the world.
[h2]What to Expect [/h2]

As a play tester, you will get a chance to provide direct feedback to our developers, helping to shape changes and improvements before the game’s early access release! Your input could help define the game’s final features, balance, and overall experience but also the game is a whole lot of fun and you’ll get to play for free for a limited time before anybody else!

The playtest will run later this month and will be only available on steam for windows players. Where you’ll be able to:

• Advance in a career campaign or get creative in the sandbox mode
  
• Design your layout and watch as the construction workers lay the foundations and bring your dream hotel to life
  
• Freely select from several unique zone and design exquisite hotels to impress customers and critics
  
• Expand over two locations: Gothenburg and Paris!
  
• Manage a wide range of staff and contractors
  
• Welcome up to six guest types who will be sure to keep you on your toes!
  

[h2]
How to Join [/h2]
If you haven’t joined us for a playtest before, you can sign up by following this link: https://wired.gg/HAPlaytest
If you have signed up using the email, for a previous playtest, then you're all set already!
If you're a content creator who wants to register interest in Hotel Architect, fill out this form: Creator Sign Up

We will be in contact via email closer to the time with codes and instructions, so keep an eye on your inboxes - Make sure to sign up by 12pm BST on April 23rd! If you have any questions in the meantime, please join our Official Discord to ask any questions.

[h2]Updates: [/h2]
If you played the last playtest, you might notice some awesome new features in this playtest including:
- The Paris scenario.
- New guest types: Business and Upper Crust.
- New zones: Conference room and Spa.
- Improved critic behavior and more detailed critic review.
- Eyedropper tool.
- Photo mode.
- Editable task filters on certain staff types. E.g. order a cleaner to only mop floors or a waiter to only collect dishes...
- and more 👀




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Can’t wait until next the playtest? [/h2]

To celebrate the playtest announcement, we’ve got a brand new sparkly trailer showing what our friends got up to last time & a sneaky little peek at Paris!

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