Hotel Architect News

[p]Hey Hoteliers!

Thank you all for your lovely weekly challenge entries for the midsummer vibes challenge! So without further ado, here's the top 3: [/p][h3]🏆 1st place goes to CarpeNoctem's Swedish Midsummer build!
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]🥈 2nd place to Dcalj's outdoor party vibes build!
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]🥉 3rd place to MidnightBloom11's flower build!
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][p]Thank you to everyone who entered and we hope you had a lovely midsummer weekend! Congratulations to our winners whose entries will appear on the in-game front menu on Friday!
[/p][h3]Now onto our next challenge...[/h3][p]This weeks theme is: Tiny Hotels![/p][p]This weeks hotels must have less than 5 bedrooms, We want to see how compact you can get with these, while still trying to fit in some amenities and make beautiful hotels![/p][p]This weeks example hotel is a cute little 3 star hotel in Paris with just 4 bedrooms but it still has a functional bar, gym and restaurant crammed in too![/p][p]
[/p][h3]Rules:[/h3][p]- You must post your build to the Steam screenshots area to be considered for winning![/p][p]- Include "Weekly Challenge" in the title somewhere![/p][p]- It must be a functioning hotel with at least one bedroom[/p][p]- Your entry must be posted by Sunday 29th at 11:59pm (UK time)[/p][p][/p][h3]How to share screenshots:[/h3][p]- Take a screenshot in-game using the camera icon.[/p][p]- Head to your Steam Library and select 'Hotel Architect'.[/p][p]- On 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]Hello hoteliers! [/p][p]Since we launched last month, we have heard you loud and clear that you want taller hotels with the ability to design and decorate across even more floors! That's why we are thrilled to announce that we will be heading to the big apple, New York, for our very first major content update in Early Access! [/p][p]The New York content update will allow you to create a skyscraper hotel for the very first time. In the city that never sleeps, you will be able to invite a whole host of guests to visit your hotel - from uptown brats to downtown folk, and everyone in-between! [/p][p]We are bringing New York to Hotel Architect on June 26th. [/p][p]The New York Content Update will include:[/p]

• [p]A unique scenario that allows you to build a hotel completely from scratch [/p]
• [p]A sandbox mode set in New York [/p]
• [p]New objectives and rewards to unlock [/p]
• [p]The ability to design and decorate across 20+ floors - creating skyscraper hotels for the first time![/p]
• [p]And much more! [/p]

[p]You can find a sneak peak of what to expect below... [/p][h2]The World Map:[/h2][p]The location image and description may be subject to change[/p][p]Whilst we're not revealing too much about what the New York map will look like just yet - here you can see some iconic landmarks from New York such as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building! All guest types will be available in New York, from uptown brats to downtown folks. [/p][h2]New Rewards to Unlock! [/h2][carousel][/carousel][p]Much like Santorini, Gothenburg, Paris and St Anton - New York will feature several objectives to complete in order to unlock a new set of rewards. As you can see, the rewards will have a 1920's / art deco theme which is perfect to design and decorate a classic hotel set in New York![/p][p][/p][h2]Even More Character Customisation Options![/h2][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]The rewards are not just limited to furniture items however, you can also have your guests arrive in style with a new set of outfits available in the character creator! [/p][h2]The updated Roadmap: [/h2][p][/p][p]Thanks for continuing to support Hotel Architect, we can't wait to reveal more about the New York map over the next couple of weeks - stay tuned! [/p][p]- The Hotel Architect Team[/p]

[p]Hey Hoteliers!

Thank you all for your lovely weekly challenge entries for the most colourful build last week! The entries were beautiful and really brightened our week, so without further ado, here's the top 3:
[/p][h3]🏆 1st place goes to - Chici97's Daisy Fields build! [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]🥈 2nd place to PurplePanda1342's rainbow build! [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h3]🥉 3rd place to JohnConner's European flags build!
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][p]And an quick honourable mention to Louise-h96 for an inventive Red Vs Blue that we all loved too!
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations to our winners whose entries will appear on the in-game front menu on Friday!
[/p][h3]Now onto our next challenge... [/h3][p]This weeks theme is: "Midsummer vibes!"[/p][p]Now this theme is a little more loose than previous ones as midsummer celebrations vary around the world, but with the summer solstice and also Swedish midsummer coming up (as the Developers of Hotel Architect are from Sweden!), we thought it would be nice to give something a bit more open for interpretation! [/p][p]See our Community Manager's example below - a very sunny themed Gothenburg getaway!

[/p][h3]Rules: [/h3][p]- You must post your build to the Steam screenshots area to be considered for winning![/p][p]- Include "Weekly Challenge" in the title somewhere![/p][p]- It must be a functioning hotel with at least one bedroom[/p][p]- Your entry must be posted by Sunday 22nd at 11:59pm (UK time)[/p][p][/p][h3]How to share screenshots: [/h3][p]- Take a screenshot in-game using the camera icon.[/p][p]- Head to your Steam Library and select 'Hotel Architect'.[/p][p]- On 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]Hello hoteliers! [/p][p][/p][p]We have just pushed a new update live featuring new items, new quality of life features, and various bug fixes! [/p][h3]Check out the update notes below: [/h3][p][/p][h3]New Items:[/h3]

• [p]Added a 'big view' window. [/p]
• [p]Added bedroom wall lamp (please note, this required the Luxurious Bedding upgrade!) [/p]

[p]You can create a bathroom with a view! [/p][h3]Quality of Life Improvements:[/h3]

• [p]Added tooltips to the preferred items found in the Guest list. [/p]
• [p]Improved default item sorting in Common, Bedroom and Bathroom zones. [/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Visual fix in the settings menu when resetting key bind.[/p]
• [p]Fixed duplication issue in Fullscreen / window settings.[/p]
• [p]Fixed cleanliness visualization bug. [/p]
• [p]Fixed outfit material bug in character editor. [/p]
• [p]Fixed bug that sometimes made custom made characters wear white gloves.[/p]
• [p]Various tweaking and balancing.[/p]
• [p]Stability improvements.[/p]

[p]Plus, the winners of our latest Weekly Challenge are now featured in the main menu! If you want to be featured in the next update, don't forget to enter your most colourful build by 11:59PM BST on Sunday! [/p][p]Thanks for continuing to support Hotel Architect, and keep your eyes peeled we have a bigger update coming soon![/p][p]- The Hotel Architect Team[/p][p][/p]

[p]5 stars may seem like a lot to achieve in Hotel Architect! It requires just the right combination of decorations, staffing, and a few must-have zones to truly impress your guests and critics alike.

While completing the Paris scenario technically gets you to that coveted 5-star level, what about doing it on your own - from scratch? That’s a different challenge entirely. There isn’t one straightforward combination to reach 5 stars, and while the in-game tutorials give you the basics, there’s more to the process than they show. So let’s break it down into bite size chunks, starting with your 5-star shopping list.

[/p][h2]Your 5-Star Shopping List[/h2][p]To earn 5 stars, you'll need to check off several critical features and satisfy multiple guest types. Here’s what you should build into your hotel:[/p]

• [p] You'll need a gym, a bar, a spa and a restaurant for your guests. [/p]
• [p] The standard facilities a hotel needs to run - lobby, workshop, staff room & laundry room.[/p]
• [p] Some standard rooms to make some money while you're building your way to 5 stars![/p]
• [p] At least one Upper Crust–friendly room [/p]
• [p] Critic satisfaction increasing with each visit[/p]
• [p] Experienced staff to help run your hotel
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[h2]Getting Started[/h2][p]There isn't a strict starting point, but here’s the lowdown on how to combine everything above into a high-performing 5-star layout:

[/p][h3]Smart Zoning & Layouts[/h3][p]Organise your space first, lay it out as a blueprint and figure out how many rooms you would like and where. Even thought you might not build it all to start off with as that would demolish your bank balance, its good to have an idea of what you want to build. You do need a functioning hotel to get things off the ground though, so start slow with the basics when actually building!

[/p][h3]Cater to All Guests initially![/h3][p]Balance is key. You need standard rooms for backpackers, Sunbathers, Sporties etc and luxury suites to satisfy the Upper Crust. Start with the achievable rooms, for guests that require lower stars, and then work your way up to the Brats and Upper Crust.

A few rooms with 30+ tiles, premium décor, and luxury furniture will be perfect for Upper Crust - if you are patient, you can do this with just one big room to get that 5 star rating. You can increase the likelihood of a critic staying in the best room if you have a few very nice ones.

Remember!
Check guest preferences using the Guest Profiles tab and try to please everybody generally across the hotel with lots of entertainment and decoration.

[/p][h3]Essential Facilities by Star Level[/h3][p]Design your hotel with progressive expansion in mind, move up through the 2 star requirements.
Make sure these facilities are not only present as you build but well-decorated and fully staffed to function at peak quality! As you progress up to 5 stars with facilities, you should already be sneaking towards higher ratings in other areas too.


[/p][h2]Staff Makes or Breaks the Experience[/h2][p]Even the most beautifully designed hotel will suffer if the staff isn’t up to par. This can either take time to let your staff learn with xp, or you can fire them and hire staff with higher levels as you increase the rating of your hotel (make sure you have the upgrade tree perks for this though!)


[/p][h2]Cleanliness and Decor Matter[/h2][p]Don’t overlook the aesthetic and cleanliness layers! These are really handy to see where your hotel is lacking in both departments. Use plants, art, and furniture with high diamond ratings to boost scores, ensure regular housekeeping coverage across all guest areas, and you must upgrade the furniture in rooms for higher ratings too.

Don't forget seating elsewhere in the hotel either, critics will look for this and they rate higher on the more luxurious seating too!


[/p][h2]Keep an Eye on the Critics[/h2][p]To truly earn 5 stars, you must impress the critics. Your hotel's critic score can only go up one star at at time, so achieving 5 stars will come gradually even if you get 5 stars from your first critic. Critics opinions can vary slightly, as they do in real life and with every hotel stay being ever-so-slightly different.
You can get an idea of where is lacking by looking at your critic rating at the end of their stay or following them about and watching as they rate some of their activities.


With this guide as a solid plan, you'll go from blueprint to 5-star luxury in no time!
If you have any questions or need help, be sure to ask in the steam discussions or in our discord server and also be sure to check out our weekly challenge for build inspiration.

Happy Building, and we'll a nice big update for you soon!
- The Hotel Architect Team
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