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Pathos Interactive · Published by Wired Productions, Gamersky Games · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 94% positive (2,380 reviews) · 37 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect; the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!
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Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Step into the role of a hotel owner and juggle demanding guests, logistics, and surprises in this indie strategy title from Pathos Interactive. Build and manage your way to success in Hotel Architect.
About this game
Ready to take charge as the new owner of a flourishing hotel empire?
Your job? To design, build, and manage grand hotels scattered across the globe.
You’ll juggle demanding guests, keep your establishment running smoothly, and face a delightful array of unexpected challenges. All this and more awaits you in Hotel Architect: the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!
Demonstrate your managerial prowess and creative talent as you build your hotel from the ground up in Career Mode or let your imagination run wild in Sandbox Mode.
Rejuvenate rundown buildings or transform empty plots into five-star destinations that tower above the Empire State Building – figuratively and literally! Design and dress lobbies that are sure to inspire envy in any would-be rival hoteliers!
Make each hotel your own with an expansive range of décor and furnishings tailored to the needs of your guests and your establishment’s unique style. Explore endless combinations across multiple floors with numerous zones and amenities available to construct. There are no limits; want to build a prison-style hotel that maximizes how many rooms you offer, regardless of how your guests feel? Or how about a pyramid-shaped building that offers some…strange amenities? Make every hotel your own!
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, you’ll need to impress the harshest critics, satisfy the most demanding of guests, and tame logistical chaos behind-the-scenes to earn that coveted 5-star rating.
Hire the right staff, balance your finances, and make the tough calls; Will you splash out on a world class chef at the risk of hiring a clumsy receptionist? The choice is yours!
Get ready to check-in to Hotel Architect; where your creativity meets clientele challenges, and every great stay begins with a little chaos!
Build your Dreams in Career or Sandbox Mode
Climb the ranks in Career Campaign Mode by completing a variety of objectives, or play in the Sandbox Mode available for each location.
Dynamic Building Meets Careful Planning
Design your own hotel from the ground up or breathe new life into a neglected property. Design layouts, hire construction crews, and watch your vision come to life in real time. Plan carefully though. Annoy, disturb, or remove items your guests are using, and your reviews might plummet!
Design and Decorate Your Dream Hotel
Customize every corner of your hotel! Set up themed zones, install amenities, and choose from a wide selection of furnishings, wallpaper, and flooring to create a five-star atmosphere that’s uniquely yours.
Impress and Advance
Every detail matters. Hospitality reviewers will scrutinize every room, every meal, every stay. Earn glowing ratings to attract wealthier guests and expand your growing hotel empire.
Expand Your Hotel Empire to Global Heights
Expand your hotel empire across multiple locations across the globe, each with their own unique character and challenges. Some sites will come with existing structures to build on, while others are blank slates waiting for you to make your mark.
Manage Staff and Contractors
Recruit and train a capable team to keep your hotel running smoothly. Each employee has unique attributes that influence their performance, and they’ll grow and level up as they gain experience! Balance staff levels with guest needs, and coordinate with contractors to manage supplies, restock pantries, and keep every room spotless.
Welcome Your Guests
Adapt as demanding guests, special events, and unpredictable situations keep you on your toes. Meet expectations or brace yourself for the reviews!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7500, AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon R9 280
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 30 FPS Average, 1080p. DirectX12 Required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel ARC A750, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 6600-XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 60 FPS Average, 4K, DirectX12 Required
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
A Beginner's Guide to Completing the London Scenario!
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://discord.gg/hotelarchitect As always, thank you for your ongoing support, we really do appreciate it! - The Hotel Architect Team ːRelaxingDrinkːRead full article on Community Announcements (Tegan)Community & EventsOfficial
August Community Builds of the Month!
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-theme decorations... Bravo! This design can be found over on our Discord server! St. Anton Log Cabin - · L1uviade42 · This hotel looks like the perfect cozy cabin retreat in St. Antons, complete with outdoor firepits and an outdoor fireplace... what more do you need? Don't forget to give the hotel design a like here: Forest Sandbox Skyscraper - Yukiel (Discord) Over on Discord, Yukiel has shared a rather impressive four section skyscraper with a rooftop that brings it altogether! The verdant and carefully lit exteriors of each balcony look perfect for guests to enjoy throughout the night. The Pearl Hotel (Forest Sandbox) - GamingNorth (Discord)We are so impressed by GamingNorth who, over on our Discord, has recreated a hotel Inspired by The Pearl in 007 First Light!How to Submit Your CreationsWhen we select our Monthly Build Highlights, we select them from the Screenshots section of Steam, or from our very own Discord server (which just hit 3,000 members!). You can join our Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/hotelarchitectOr check out the screenshots submitted on Steam, here: ht...Read full article on Community Announcements (Tegan)AnnouncementsOfficial
Feature Focus: Dynamic Lighting
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 you can find below. You can find these items in the new 'Lights' category in the items menu. The Results! You will start to notice that your spaces are now lit beautifully inside and out, meaning your guests can enjoy all aspects of your hotel whether it's daytime or night time! Hotel Architect is on sale for 22% off starting at 6pm BST!As part of the Wholesome Games Celebration and Tiny Teams Steam events, Hotel Architect is 22% off for one week only! If you haven't checked in with us yet, now is the perfect time! If you're unsure whether Hotel Architect is for you... then why not play our demo which is available right now! Celebrating 3000 check-in's to the Hotel Architect Discord! This week, we're also celebrating 3000 members in the Hotel Architect Discord, you can check-in with us by following this link: https://discord.gg/hotelarchitect- The Hotel Architect Team ːCriticInspectionːRead full article on Community Announcements (Tegan)Patch NotesOfficial
Dynamic Lighting Update and Brand-New Demo Out NOW!
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: Dynamic Lighting Update Out Now! For those of you already checked-in with us... then do not worry, we haven't forgotten about you! Today, we have also launched the 'Dynamic Lighting Update' (v1.0.3). You can find the patch notes below: New Additions: Introduced dynamic lights that can be placed by the player. Previously, lamps and fires only used emissive materials and didn't actually illuminate their surroundings.Added 20+ light items: garden lamps, spotlights, wall lamps etc.Added 2 new filter categories in Items list: Lights & Hotel signs.Added 3 new Chef skills: Plate Frisbee, Cutlery Ninja & Overclocked Dishwasher.Quality of Life Improvements: Added a warning notification when there is no free space to place dirty dishes in the kitchen.Chefs/Waiters will no longer put cutlery or plates in other zones than the one they are assigned to.Increased storage space in Dirty dishes bench: 10 -> 15Chefs will now prioritize filling dishwashers that already contain the most items.Cleaners will now prioritize filling washing machines that already contain the most items.Guests can now go for a...Read full article on Community Announcements (Tegan)Community & EventsOfficial
July Community Builds of the Month!
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 stay in a hotel from massage chairs to Jacuzzi's! Check out the screenshot below: Deeluvli1 - A grand entrance and balconies! When guests approach this hotel they know they're in for a 5-star stay! We love the use of the tiered balconies to create a 'staircase' effect as the building ascends. Check out the screenshot below: Little Psycho - Desert Villas Deep in the desert, we love this hotel oasis complete with cute Villas and an outdoor bar that guests can party in! Check out the screenshot below: Asama - A Verdant Spa Shared in our Discord server, Asama has created a verdant luxury spa in Santorini for their guests to enjoy. What is more relaxing than a spa, by the sea, surrounded by greenery? If we were a critic, we would give this a 5-star rating! Join Our Discord today to see their screenshots: https://discord.com/invite/hotelarchitectBrumaChick - A (stationary) Luxury Cruise Hotel Last, but certainly not least, BrumaChick let their creativity run WILD when designing this luxury cruise ship! We are so impressed by the creativity here, especially in using blue carpet as a 'water' ...Read full article on Community Announcements (Tegan)
