We've decided to start a weekly build challenge so we can all learn from each other and make awesome designs! The Pathos and Wired team will then judge and pick the top 3 each weekly to be featured on the game's front menu đ The Winners will be announced and then new challenges will be set on Mondays so...
(June 2nd) This weeks challenge is: Build a Nintendo themed build as the switch 2 is coming out! This could be related to anything Nintendo, see an example at the bottom of this post!
Rules:
You must post your build to the steam screenshots area here to be considered for winning - instructions are in here to show how to do it: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=181142704
Include Weekly Challenge in the title somewhere!
It must be a functioning hotel with at least one bedroom!
Your entry must be posted by the Sunday of the week that challenge was set, by 11:59pm (UK time).
Example shot below:
Location Deep Dive: St Anton!
Set in the Austrian Alps, the St. Anton map location offers a unique challenge, stepping away from our previous urban and coastal settings in Gothenburg and Santorini. Here, you must design and manage a hotel that caters to winter sports enthusiasts and luxury seekers alike! So what is different in St Anton?
Ski Rentals
In St. Anton, providing ski equipment is essential. Guests expect convenient access to rentals, after all, thatâs what theyâre here for! Make sure they can rent their skiing equipment so they can head out on the slopes behind your hotel.
Mastering Temperature Management
The alpine environment introduces new challenges in maintaining the perfect indoor temperatures. You need to make sure the place is warm enough but not too hot, so radiators are key! Neglecting this aspect can lead to decreased guest satisfaction, negative reviews and even a very ice-y death!
Introducing Saunas: A New Zone!
St. Anton is the first map where you can unlock and build saunas. These facilities not only boost the hotel's rating but also cater to guests seeking relaxation after a day on the slopes. The question is, will you go down the route of having the full works with a spa or just a small sauna as a practical zone?
Hot Tips for Success in St. Anton
Invest in Heating: Just like in Santorini with aircon, radiators in St Anton are important!
Use everything youâve learnt before: You can choose to cater to a particular guest type or all of them but remember to use everything youâve learnt in other levels!
Try out the new zone: The sauna is an all important zone in this one, see your guests relax and enjoy a break after a long day of skiing!
Don't forget to check out the reward items you can earn on this map - you might find some cool goodies!
We hope you've all started to really get to grips with how your hotels run and we'd love to see some epic hotel builds if you want to share in the screenshots area on steam! We might even run a competition for best build at some point in the near future, so get practising đ
Also, in case you missed it, hotfix No. 2 is now live so if you've been having some issues with lazy cleaners and low gym ratings, they should be fixed!
Hope you all have a great weekend and happy building! - The Hotel Architect Team
Bye Bye lazy cleaners - Hotfix No. 2 Incoming!
Hey again hoteliers!
Weâve just rolled out a new update to Hotel Architect with a focus on polish, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. Hereâs whatâs new:
Gameplay Improvements
Guests now correctly order bar refreshments (including sandwiches, popcorn, espresso, tea, and ice cream).
Special room amenities (mini bar, safe, ironing board, vanity) are now fully functional and used as intended!
Cleaners will now mop all tile types as expected - so no more untouched spots or missed tiles!
Laundry and litter will no longer be left behind due to pickup issues.
Bug Fixes
Resolved a lag spike caused by multiple inputs during a paused state.
Fixed a bug that could cause traffic jams.
Addressed a rare issue preventing save files from loading properly.
Corrected localized text overflow in the settings menu.
Disabling bedrooms no longer kicks guests out; it simply stops new bookings.
Localization
Updated several in-game text translations for clarity and accuracy.
And that's not all, but we won't bore you with the other bits as they're pretty small!
Thank you for continuing to play and we hope you're all enjoying yourselves! Your feedback keeps us improving and we're taking as much as possible on board!
â The Hotel Architect Team
Join Us for a Reddit AMA â Today at 3PM!
Hey Hoteliers!
The dev team behind Hotel Architect is doing a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) today at 3PM BST / 7AM PDT on r/IAmA!
Come hang out with us as we answer your questions about:
We canât wait to chat with you all and share more behind-the-scenes insights. Bring your best questions and maybe your weirdest hotel stories too. See you there!
â The Hotel Architect Team
First Hotfix Now Live!
Weâre 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.
Hereâs whatâs new in this update:
⨠Quality of Life Improvements
Cleaning staff just got smarter! Weâve 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.
đ 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!
đ§ 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!
đ 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 thereâs a lot more to come. Keep the feedback coming, and thank you for being part of the Hotel Architect community. Happy building!
â The Hotel Architect Dev Team
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks 1.0 Launches on Steam
We are excited to announce that our publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element have officially launched Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks on Steam today. Following an early access phase that saw over 250,000 players blast opponents, this high-octane combat racing game has had some tuning up and has sped into 1.0.
Last week, Wired Productions revealed they had taken over publishing rights â removing microtransactions entirely - and introducing fresh tracks, maps, game modes, and customization options. Assemble your crew of Grotz, Gitz, and Squigz â and battle in PVP and PVE lobbies!
Visit the Warhammer site for more details and stay tuned for insights into the game's next explosive chapter, as Wired Productions continues its partnership with Caged Element, the original publisher of 2018âs acclaimed GRIP: Combat Racing. Embrace the chaos, ignite the battles, and experience the thrill of Speed Freeks like never before.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is available now on Steam at a special discounted price of just $15.99, âŹ15.99 and ÂŁ12.79.
New content includes:
Player-hosted games: Create private or public lobbies with custom settings.
New Vehicle â Trukk: A havoc-wreaking ambush vehicle with a fearsome amount of firepower and rowdy orks in the back.
New Game Mode - Free Roam: Choose any map and create custom races around it, as well as practice driving skills and abilities.
New Maps: Da Dust Up and Da Gorge are Speed Freeksâ most dynamic and visually striking to date.
Ork Pit Bosses: Players can now unlock and customize Ork avatars to show off to teammates and enemies alike.
Alternative Weapons: Unlockable weapons expand the playstyles of each vehicle for new ways to master them.
It's finally time to check-in to Hotel Architect as it heads into Early Access today! The doors are now OPEN to our chaotic and captivating hotel construction and tycoon management game, available now on Steam at discounted launch price of ÂŁ12.79 / $15.99 / âŹ15.99 - running for just 2 weeks!Â
Discover what it's like to be a hotel owner, unleashing your creative freedom as you build and design grand hotels across the globe. But, chaos is always close in this 24/7 lifestyle that will see you juggle the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, overcome logistical nightmares and deal with unexpected obstacles along the way.
But that's not all, today we have a lot of exciting announcements, including:
A brand-new trailer, featuring music from Black Razor Records
All of the features available in Early Access
The launch of our Fandom Wikipedia page
The Early Access roadmap
Features available in Early Access:
Four playable locations (Gothenburg, Santorini, Paris and St Anton) A career and sandbox mode for each location - with plenty of rewards to unlock! Six guest types, each with their own set of needs and preferences. Six staff types to manage. A character creator tool. Service systems including delivery, construction and garbage systems. An item eyedropper and much, much more!
Wiki / Fandom:
If you're interested in finding out EVERYTHING there is to know about Hotel Architect, we have also opened up our Fandom Wiki page today! The fandom details information about all of the characters (including guests, staff and services), locations, zones, key features and more! If you can't find an anser on the fandom about the game, please check our FAQ post or ask on our social media!
Roadmap:
But that's not all... today we have released our upcoming roadmap, which you can check out below:
As you can see, Hotel Architect will expand to several new locations including New York, Las Vegas and a location in China. From now through to launch there's a bunch of content coming including seasonal events, new staff types, the introduction of emergency events to manage, design templates, and even more character cosmetics!
Thank you for your continued support as we've started to bring this game to life, and we can't wait to see all your fantastic hotels! - The Hotel Architect Team
Services in Hotel Architect â Construction, Garbage, and Supply!
Hello Hoteliers!
This week, we're taking a closer look at the Service Systems in Hotel Architect - your last how-to overview before Early Access launches next week!
In our previous post, we covered the various staff roles working within your hotel. But not everything can be handled in-house. Certain tasks require assistance from external services, which are essential for keeping your hotel clean, stocked, and structurally sound.
There are three types of services in Hotel Architect. Some operate automatically, while others need to be called in by you at the right time. Letâs take a look:
Construction Workers: Building the Foundation
Youâll likely become very familiar with this service (or might already be if you joined the playtests!)
Construction Workers are responsible for everything related to building and modifying your hotel. Their tasks include: Placing structures like foundations, inner walls, and material sites Installing structure items such as doors, windows, stairs, and elevators Applying custom surface finishes - from wallpaper and paint to wood, tile, and stone Placing furnishings and fixtures throughout hotel zones Performing demolition, whether youâre removing a single object or redesigning entire areas
Construction workers need to be called in when you place objects or structures through the build menu. The same applies when changes are needed, simply call them in! This process is covered in detail during the campaign tutorial in Gothenburg, so you can learn as you go!
Garbage Service: Keeping Things Clean Behind the Scenes
While less noticable than construction, the Garbage Service is critical to hotel cleanliness! Each in-game day, garbage collectors arrive to empty the dumpsters located around your hotel. However, itâs your hotel cleaners who move trash bags from bins and cans into those dumpsters. If your cleaning team is busy handling beds, dirty floors or other tasks, garbage might not be dealt with promptly. Make sure to balance your staffing to keep things running smoothly!
Supply Service: Essential for Restocking
The Supply Service ensures that your maintenance staff can keep machines and amenities stocked and operational. Supplies are delivered to your hotel and then the maintenance staff will take them to the supply stand in the maintenance workshop. From there, staff can restock vending machines, kitchen fridges, and more. The system runs periodically, but if youâre running low on inventory, itâs worth checking:
Whether your supply stand is fully stocked
If your staff can reach and distribute items efficiently
And whether you might benefit from adding an extra fridge or supply stand in high-traffic areas
Only 4 days left until Hotel Architect launches in Early Access on Steam! Donât forget to wishlist, and thank you for your continued support - we canât wait for you to start building next week.
â The Hotel Architect Team
Join Us for a Live Dev Q&A with Accel from the Hotel Architect Team!
Hey Hoteliers,
Weâre excited to announce a live Developer Q&A stream with Accel, one of the creative minds behind Hotel Architect this Friday night!
Whether you're curious about gameplay mechanics, the design process, or what itâs like bringing a dream hotel sim to life, nowâs your chance to ask your burning questions! đĽ
If you can't make it, not to worry, we'll be uploading the stream to Youtube at a later date and if you want to ask a question in advance, hop into our Discord to the Q & A channel!
â The Hotel Architect Team
How to recruit staff in Hotel Architect!
Hello hoteliers! We know you're all excited for Early Access in less than 2 weeks, so we're setting you up with even more info on how to be the best hoteliers right off the bat! Today, weâre diving into one of the most essential aspects of running a successful hotel in Hotel Architect: recruiting and managing your staff.
Whether itâs receptionists, cleaners, chefs, or bartenders, your team has a direct impact on the quality of your guestsâ experience. Hiring the right people and managing them well can be the difference between five stars and utter chaos. Hereâs what you need to know.
Staff Roles in Hotel Architect
As your hotel grows, so does the need for a skilled and balanced team. Youâll need a variety of roles to keep operations running smoothly, including:
Receptionists
Cleaners
Maintenance
Chefs
Waiters
Bartenders
And more, coming soon...
Each of these positions contributes to different areas of the hotel, so plan things out and keep a close eye on their activities!
How to Recruit New Staff
To begin hiring, open the Staff tab via the People icon on your main toolbar. From there, youâll see a list of potential candidates for each role, including their skill level and attributes.
If none of the current candidates are a good fit, you can wait for a new set to appear. But be careful, going without key staff for too long can quickly lead to operational meltdowns and unhappy guests.
Understanding Skill Levels
Every staff member has a skill level that increases as they work. Their initial skill level is influenced by your hotelâs current star rating and any staff-related upgrades you've unlocked in the upgrade tree. Hiring more skilled employees from the start will help your hotel run more efficiently and keep guest satisfaction high.
The Importance of Attributes
Attributes are unique traits that directly affect how well staff perform their duties. For example: - A Sheet Champion cleaner will fly through laundry - A Charismatic receptionist will instantly put guests at ease
Each employee has at least two attributes, and both can influence job performance. A âKey Expertâ receptionist might seem ideal until you notice they're also an introvert who doesn't do well around people! On the other hand, some hoteliers may enjoy running a hotel full of eccentric characters, like a juggling waiter with the Show-Off trait or a loud 'Shouter' maintenance person. The choice is yours!
Assigning Tasks
Once your staff is hired, you can assign them to specific tasks to optimize their efficiency. This is particularly important in busier hotels where managing workflows becomes more complex.
Experience Matters
Your staffâs experience level will impact your hotelâs critic ratings - just as it would in real-life hospitality. If an employee is slacking, itâs worth scouting for a replacement before terminating their contract. Firing a staff member too hastily can leave you understaffed and scrambling to keep things running.
These recruitment and management basics will help you get your hotel up and running efficiently. Keep in mind that as Hotel Architect continues through early access, staff systems may evolve based on community feedback.
If you want to learn more about Hotel Architect before the game comes out, head to youtube to watch the How To & Stream playlists!
https://youtu.be/qfaoGaQKidE
Not long to wait now, we hope you're as excited as we are for early access! - The Hotel Architect Team
