- NEW UPDATE: V1.0.4 Is Out Now! - 17 September 2026
Hello Hoteliers, I hope you are all doing well! Today we have released a brand-new update for you all. This new update includes new items, TV channels, quality of life improvements, and bug fixes! Plus... if you scroll down to the end of this blog, we have some very fun news about when you can expect to hear about our post-launch roadmap and upcoming paid DLC. :RelaxingDrink:v1.0.4 Patch Notes: 🏨What's New: Added TV channels and improved guest scoring and behaviour when watching TV. Added new items: bushes, trees and hotel sign variations displaying current star level. Added 2 more dish slots in the Restaurant menu. 🛎️Quality of Life Improvements:Added ability to adjust light intensity and choose whether lamps are active during the day, at night, or both. Added 45-degree angle variations of spotlights. Rotated and offset item variations (particularly lamps and pillars) are now marked…
- A Beginner's Guide to Completing the London Scenario! - 4 September 2026
Hello Hoteliers, happy Friday!This week, we are back with a brand-new 'beginner's guide to Hotel Architect' video by Goldiroxs!To find out everything you need to know about how to get out of debt in London quickly and efficiently, simply watch Episode 5 of the Beginner's Guide (link below): Follow Goldiroxs on Twitch: goldiroxsIf you haven't seen the series before and want to watch from the very beginning then you can do so here, or watch the full playlist here. Let us know in the comments below if there's anything you would like to know more about in the next Beginner's Guide! Join the Hotel Architect Discord! If you haven't already, we'd love for you to join our community in the Hotel Architect Discord. Here, you can be the first to hear about new updates, experimental branch & testing opportunities, and just chat with fellow hoteliers! Click on the link to check-in with us! https://d…
- August Community Builds of the Month! - 28 August 2026
Hello Hoteliers!As August draws to a close and we're left to enjoy what's left of this years Summer Sun... it's time to celebrate all of your wonderful August creations in Hotel Architect! This month we added dynamic lighting into Hotel Architect, and this shines throughout all of your creations. In case you missed the update details, you can check them out here: Forest Sandbox Mode - chenhenry009 We love the lighting that chenhenry009 has applied in their Forest Sandbox hotel, as day turns to night the exterior lights up, warmly inviting guests in to their hotel! Give their build a like here: Forest Sandbox Castle - YBADY16 (Discord) What's better than checking in to a Hotel that is basically a castle? Well... a nicely lit castle with a dancefloor! We're so impressed by the attention to detail in every part of this hotel, from the window design to the sheer amount of lights and and on-…
- Feature Focus: Dynamic Lighting - 6 August 2026
Hello Hoteliers! Last week we launched the 'Dynamic Lighting' update and you have very quickly got to work on designing well-lit hotels across the globe, many of which I'm sure will make it into our August community highlights blog at the end of the month! In case you missed the patch notes, you can check them out here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1602000/view/667245886315692766Today, we're focusing on the dynamic lighting update and all that's included within it! What does Dynamic Lighting do? As the name suggests, dynamic lighting allows light sources to illuminate the area! Previously, lamps and fires only used emissive materials and didn't actually brighten up their surroundings.You can see the difference it makes below! New Lighting Items The Dynamic Lighting update includes over 20 new light items which includes spotlights, garden lamps and wall lamps, some of which yo…
- Dynamic Lighting Update and Brand-New Demo Out NOW! - 31 July 2026
Hello Hoteliers!We are thrilled to announce, that as part of the Six One Demo Days Steam Event, that we are re-launching the Hotel Architect demo! The week-long demo event kicks off tonight with a presentation and livestream, and spotlights around 250 indie developers, so we are honoured to be included within this! You can watch the showcase later tonight: If you haven't checked-in with us quite yet, now is the perfect time to get a taster of what to expect! What is included within the Demo? We have been hard at work updating the demo (which we last released in November 2025), the new brand-new demo includes: The Gothenburg MapThe Gothenburg Scenario (with four main objectives) New features and items (including balconies, fencing, outdoor items, etc). Then, when you've completed the demo you can continue your save in the full game! You can find the demo download link on our Store page:…
- July Community Builds of the Month! - 24 July 2026
Hello Hoteliers,Welcome back to another Community Highlights blog, this time for all of the wonderful builds you have created throughout July. Now, you might be thinking 'but July hasn't finished yet...?' Well, you'll just have to stay tuned for the end of this blog to discover why we have dropped out highlights a week early. In any case, whether you're looking to marvel at the designs built by our community, or looking for hotel inspiration, then look no further, you're in the right place!Lorinefairy - A Wedding and Reception AreaWe LOVE the wedding and reception area that Lorinefairy has created in the Black Forest which following it's renovations (and the ousting of a certain unfriendly ghost!) would make a lovely backdrop for the perfect wedding! Check out the screenshot below: Lexoll - a Luxury Spa This luxury spa is kitted out with everything your guests would need for a relaxing…
- Feature Focus: Couples - 17 July 2026
Hello Hoteliers!Welcome back to another feature focus blog! Recently, we've seen a lot of questions about Couple check-ins and how they work, so let's talk about it in more detail! When were couples first introduced? Couples were first introduced in the 1.0 version of Hotel Architect, thanks to player feedback throughout Early Access.Couple check-in requirementsCouples will arrive in any bedroom zone that has the following items available: Either one double bed, or two single beds. One luggage rack each, or a double case stand. It is not necessary to have two wardrobes, but if you want to give your guests the option, that is totally up to you! As you can see in the picture below, the blue and pink room are designed to allow couples to check-in whereas the green and red rooms will only be suitable for a single guest. Couples follow the same rules as all other guest types, so if you want…
- Feature Focus: The Upgrade Tree - 10 July 2026
Hello hoteliers! Today, we are returning to an old blog series that we like to refer to as 'Feature Focus'. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at the Upgrade Tree! What is the Upgrade tree? The upgrade tree allows players to upgrade certain amenities, zones and items in order to improve their hotel. Differences between Early Access and 1.0 As some of you may recall, in Early Access the upgrade tree looked a little different to what we now have in place today. There were a few key differences such as how the player can earn upgrade points, and the tier system which was later introduced. These changes were ultimately made to be more supportive of the players' journey in order to achieve a 5-star hotel! Here's a comparison between now and what it looked like before, if you're curious! How do upgrades work? In Hotel Architect, the upgrades are divided into tiers and can be individually re…
- Community Builds of the Month! - 3 July 2026
Hello Hoteliers! :DinnerServed:Firstly, welcome to all of our new guests who have joined us since the Steam Summer Sale, we hope that you enjoy your stay with us! :RelaxingDrink:Secondly, welcome back to everyone for our (now) monthly Community Builds highlight blog! Throughout June we have seen an abundance of creative hotel designs that you have shared with us on Discord or via the Steam Community page! If you're looking for inspiration, check out some of our favourite designs below! Forest Sandbox Creation by 广智救我In the custom forest sandbox mode, 广智救我 has been very creative with the use of balconies to create pathways to connect their hotel. As well as this they've even offered their guests relaxing garden spaces (complete with a piano!) I think our critics would love to visit this hotel! :CriticInspection:You can check out their design and give it a like by following the link below…
- Update v1.0.2 is out now! - 24 June 2026
Hello Hoteliers! To celebrate the start of the Steam Summer Sale (where Hotel Architect will be 22% off!) we have just released a brand-new update for you all! This new update includes new items, quality of life improvements, and bug fixes! V1.0.2 Patch Notes: 🏨 What's New:Added Dressers (basic, premium, and luxury variants) that can be used as a substitute for Wardrobes. Added single beds in Art Deco style. Added pillow decorations to Premium single beds. Added 3 new door types. 🛎️Quality of Life Improvements:Added 150+ unique guest characters. Improved visual overlay presentation (Cleanliness, Attractiveness, Temperature). Litter now affects the Cleanliness visual overlay. Made it clearer when a Sauna isn't warm enough. Improved staff pathing (for example when Receptionists walk behind desks and Waiters pick up meals from serving bench). Staff now choose the nearest staffroom when t…
- Community Builds of the Week! - 11 June 2026
Hello Hoteliers! If you're looking for inspiration for your hotel designs, then you have come to the right blog, because today we are celebrating our 5 favourite community builds of the week! Black Forest Hotel by Maz This beautiful hotel design features an outdoor Bar on a deck, as well as an outdoor restaurant nearby, perfect for the guests to enjoy the view from! Elysian Beach Resort in Santorini by Flying_RobynWe wish we could relax in the sun at this beach resort! Blossom in the Black Forest & London by dashutka_iWe absolutely adore the tiered balconies look for the London hotel that dashutka_i has created, and the terraced restaurant / bar spaces available for guests in the Black Forest would be awarded a 5-star from us! Be sure to give their designs a like!London: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3740304817The Black Forest: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedf…
- Update v1.0.1 Out Now! - 4 June 2026
Hello Hoteliers! Today we have a brand-new update for you (v1.0.1) which includes several community requests (including new items and decorations!) as well as quality of life improvements and bug fixes! Thank you for all of your thoughts, feedback, and bug reports since launch, we've been hard at work to address as much as possible in our latest update. Read all about it in the patch notes below. ːRelaxingDrinkːPatch Notes V1.0.1🏨 What's New: Added 8 new items (aquarium, parasol table, picnic table, wall greenery, carpet, and more!). Added 8 new surface materials (5 wall, 3 floor). Added more colour variations to several items. 🛎️Quality of Life Improvements: Added ability to prioritize construction in a chosen area. Added measurement indicators for drag actions when building or removing foundations, inner walls, and balconies. Added support for selecting and copy/pasting unzoned indo…
- London Scenario Tips and Tricks! - 29 May 2026
Hello Hoteliers,Since launching into v1.0 two weeks ago, we've noticed that a few of you are finding the London Scenario, and avoiding total bankruptcy, a little challenging. So today, we've got some tips and tricks to help you progress through this campaign! Tip #01: Take it SLOW! :RelaxingDrink:At the start of the London campaign mode, the pause button really is your friend. It will allow you to carefully plan out what you're going to do, like deleting any expensive items, repairing and furnishing rundown bedrooms. The benefit of using the 'pause' button means that all of this can be done as soon as possible, rather than waiting for you to click in real-time. Tip #02: Staff Management! :DinnerServed:As Anna mentions in her intro to London, the previous owner had a heart of gold and was EXTREMELY generous towards the staff. You might want to check the current roster of employees you ha…
- Update v1.0.0.11 is Now Live! - 22 May 2026
Hello Hoteliers!Thank you for all of your thoughts, feedback, and bug reports, since we launched into v1.0! We've been hard at work to address as much as possible in our first patch! Please find the patch notes for v1.0.0.11 below!🏨What's New: Added explanatory tooltips for Player Impact (Stock Market) and changed its presentation to a 0–100% scale.Added "Guests allowed access" checkbox to the requirement tooltip in Bedroom info.Added tooltip in Bedroom zone info window, explaining requirements to make the bedroom a double room.Added 100+ new characters.Added support in the copy room function to copy outdoor zones.Added Salary Manager upgrade.🛎️QoL Improvements: Button "Meet all salary expectations" in Staff overview now adjusts salaries both upwards and downwards.Changed wording of difficulty setting "Salary management" to "Auto-set salaries" and inverted its function.Improved Sporty…
- 1 Year Since Early Access Launched: Community Accolades Trailer Out Now! 🎉 - 20 May 2026
Hello Hoteliers,Today is a very special day because it marks the one year anniversary of when Hotel Architect first opened the doors to Early Access. For many of you, that would've been the first time that you ever checked-in with us, and you have continued to support us to do this day. For that, we are so grateful - thank you for being awesome! To celebrate our community, we wanted to highlight some of our favourite reviews from the past year in a brand-new 'Community Accolades' trailer. Some reviews have made us laugh, some of them have made us cry (tears of joy), but mostly we are just thankful for each and every one of them. Truly, Hotel Architect has been built up by each and every one of you, from the reviews, comments, feedback and screenshots to the streams, clips, and chaos filled hotels, so this trailer is a celebration of you all.Watch the Community Accolades trailer here: Th…
- Thank you for playing Hotel Architect: New Video Series Out Now! - 19 May 2026
Hello hoteliers!Thank you so much for the support last Thursday when we launched Hotel Architect into 1.0! In case you missed it... you can read up on everything included in the 1.0 version here: The reaction to 1.0 has been truly humbling, thank you to each and every one of you for your support. Since launching we've seen: The highest number of concurrent players check-in to Hotel Architect ever! Our Tycoon Management Game charting in Steams New & Trending 93% Overall Positive Review Rating An average overall playtime of over 16 HOURS! A Beginner's guide to Hotel Architect Episode #01 Out Now: We know that many of you who have recently checked in to Hotel Architect are new guests, which is why we've started a brand-new video series 'A Beginner's Guide to Hotel Architect'. Learn how to the design the perfect hotel hotel, manage a wide variety of staff, satisfy the needs of demanding gue…
- Hotel Architect is OUT NOW! - 14 May 2026
Hello Hoteliers,This is what we've all been waiting for... we are thrilled to announce that Hotel Architect is out now in 1.0!Complete with deeper management systems, a brand-new custom sandbox mode, difficulty options, more locations than ever before, and much much more... Now is the time to check-in to Hotel Architect as it enters version 1.0, following one year in early access development which was heavily influenced and shaped by you, our community! Watch the Launch Trailer here: What's Included?8 Locations to Check-in to - With varying map sizes, floors and climates, each complete with their own Scenario and Free Play Modes.A Full Campaign - Complete objectives in the Scenario mode to advance across 8 locations and earn exclusive rewards.Free Play Modes - Tied to each location. When you have completed the main objectives across each scenario mode, you can unlock the 'Free Play' mod…
- The Check-in for v1.0 Starts Tomorrow! - 13 May 2026
Hello hoteliers...It is very nearly time to check-in to Hotel Architect, do you have your suitcases packed and ready?Thank you for your support throughout this Early Access journey! As you would've seen in our 'Road to 1.0' blog earlier this week, it has been an incredible year in Early Access, and we are thrilled that tomorrow we will be able to welcome you all in to check-in to the 1.0 version. From day one, you (the community) have played a huge role in shaping the game, through feedback, ideas, bug reports and countless passionate discussions (both on Steam and in our Discord server!). Many of the features and improvements in the 1.0 launch version are a direct result of that collaboration. So, from everyone at Pathos Interactive and Wired Productions... THANK YOU! A Note on Save Files Between Early Access and 1.0 We have taken extensive measures to ensure backward compatibility, me…
- Hotel Architect 1.0 Launch FAQ's - 12 May 2026
Hello hoteliers,We are just two days away from the launch of Hotel Architect, and we know you have PLENTY of burning questions about 1.0, some of which we plan to answer in todays blog. But first... we thought you might want to see our 1.0 Launch Trailer: :CriticInspection:1.0 Launch FAQ's 1. What time will Hotel Architect launch into 1.0? Hotel Architect will launch into 1.0 at 12pm BST / 1pm CEST on the 14th May! 2. What will be the price of Hotel Architect when it launches into v1.0 and will there be a discount? The price of Hotel Architect is £24.99 / $29.99. To celebrate the launch, there will be a 22% discount which will run for 2 weeks. 3. I purchased the game in Early Access, do I need to buy it again? No! Your purchase in Early Access carries through to the 1.0 version / will automatically update. 4. What languages are included in v1.0 of Hotel Architect? Version 1.0 will inclu…
- The Road to Version 1.0 - 11 May 2026
Hello Hoteliers, This week we are launching Hotel Architect into 1.0. It has been a long, challenging and FUN journey which is why, today, we're feeling rather nostalgic and sentimental looking back on everything that has led us up to this moment. So, we thought we'd share some highlights from the development journey, alongside early concept images and even a few bloopers, to celebrate just how far Hotel architect has come! You will notice in a few places throughout this blog that a 💡 emoji will appear next to certain features, this indicates where community feedback has helped to shape Hotel Architect! We'd also love to know at what stage along this journey you joined us, so please let us know in the comments below! The Early History of Hotel Architect Pathos Interactive was founded back in 2015 by three Swedish students: brothers Christoffer and Alexander Andersson, along with their…
