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Hotel Architect is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Pathos Interactive and was released on May 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hotel Architect lets you design, build, and manage luxurious hotels worldwide, balancing guest satisfaction and operational challenges. Customize every detail from décor to layout in Career or Sandbox modes, turning rundown buildings into five-star landmarks. Showcase your creativity and management skills to create a thriving hotel empire.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 389 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions

  • Hotel Architect offers a delightful blend of creativity and management, allowing players to design and run their own hotels while juggling guest needs and staff management.
  • The game features charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and regularly update the game, adding new content and fixing bugs, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The game can feel restrictive due to limited building space and the requirement to complete scenarios before unlocking sandbox mode, which may frustrate players seeking more freedom.
  • Some bugs and AI issues, such as staff not performing tasks or guests getting stuck, can disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience.
  • The current content is somewhat limited, with only a few scenarios available, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness once players complete the objectives.
  • gameplay
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging progression, and intuitive building and management systems, making it accessible for both casual and advanced players. Users appreciate the balance between challenge and relaxation, with a variety of tasks that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable. Despite some concerns about content depth and minor bugs typical of early access titles, the overall gameplay is seen as polished and continually improving through updates.

    • “The mechanics of the game are flawless; everything runs smoothly.”
    • “The gameplay hits the sweet spot for me: there’s enough detail to micromanage things like restaurant menus, while still being challenging enough that you actually need to work for your money and carefully expand your business.”
    • “The actual gameplay loop of decorating, building, and improving the buildings and micromanaging staff is fun and rewarding.”
    • “But I do not give the thumbs up when basic game mechanics are not working.”
    • “And whilst some bugs are always to be expected with an early access game, ones that are that obvious and that crucial to the core gameplay should not be around in a game that (regardless of early access) is already asking for what I can assume to be its full and final retail price.”
    • “Yet considering the lack of content and fairly blatant lack of quality control, a $15 price tag is just bold (early access or not).”
  • graphics
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoonish art style that appeals to both younger audiences and adults, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. While some players initially found the visuals simplistic, many grew to appreciate their cuteness and the overall aesthetic, which evokes a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s. Despite minor glitches, the graphics are generally well-received for their pleasant design and ability to enhance the engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are cute and cartoony with the use of bright colors, paired with relaxing music that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere.”
    • “The charming art style and relaxing vibe make it easy to lose hours crafting the perfect hotel.”
    • “The character design and overall aesthetic are adorable, with tons of quirky little details to discover when you’re not busy juggling guest satisfaction and chasing accomplishments.”
    • “When I saw it, I was reluctant that it would be another shallow shell of a hotel management simulator, and the cartoonish graphics added to that reluctance.”
    • “Graphics 4/10 (looks like a straight up clone of Two Point Museum).”
    • “I'll admit I was avoiding this game because the graphics didn't really suit me, but it is actually a really fun, decently challenging game.”
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for the management and building mechanics, with players tasked to develop a hotel from scratch while meeting various challenges. While it lacks a deep narrative, it offers light story elements and missions that provide a sense of progression, reminiscent of classic tycoon games. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay experience but note the limited story content and desire for more quests and customization options.

    • “Love the spins and light story content put together with this, and the interesting challenges by each location.”
    • “It's the old tycoon story: you build a hotel from scratch (in sandbox), trying to get to 5 stars and satisfy the customers, staff, and critics' needs and whims.”
    • “The missions are more on the easy side, because a part of the hotel is prebuilt, but in sandbox, if you choose to begin with less money, gaining 5 stars is not an easy task.”
    • “No real story, but more than most management games these days.”
    • “Story 1/10 if there was a story, I missed it.”
    • “Building vertically is often required than expanding horizontally due to story limits on each map.”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by its lighthearted and silly nature, seamlessly integrated into engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained. Users appreciate the clever and subtle comedic details, such as amusing character animations and quirky interactions, which enhance the overall experience without being overwhelming. This blend of fun, humor, and addictive mechanics makes the game enjoyable and refreshing, appealing to those who appreciate a comedic touch in their gaming.

    • “The gameplay is engaging, fun, and full of clever humor that constantly puts a smile on my face.”
    • “There’s a great balance between challenge and entertainment, and the little funny details scattered throughout make every session feel refreshing and enjoyable.”
    • “The animations of the customers and staff are quite entertaining and very funny at times.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its ability to enhance the gameplay experience and create a cozy atmosphere. While some users find the music satisfactory, others note technical issues like sound stopping when alt-tabbing. Overall, the ambient music is described as relaxing and immersive, complementing the game's visuals effectively.

    • “I honestly love this game for its music and how you can play it many different ways.”
    • “The ambient music complements the gameplay perfectly, helping maintain a relaxed yet immersive pace.”
    • “The graphics are cute and cartoony with the use of bright colors, paired with relaxing music that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere.”
    • “The music and sound are neither bad nor exceptionally good.”
    • “Right now, the moment I alt-tab, all the background sounds and music just stop.”
    • “An architecture game for constructing music clubs with different levels and private rooms for various types of guests would also be exciting.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its flawless mechanics and smooth performance, with users reporting no optimization issues. The intuitive building tools and the satisfaction of watching the hotel grow contribute to a well-optimized experience. Suggestions for enhancing the perk/flaw system indicate room for future improvements, particularly regarding day/night performance.

    • “The mechanics of the game are flawless; everything runs smoothly.”
    • “It's well made, runs smoothly, and has great intuitive tools for building.”
    • “That would also enhance the perk/flaw system, and day/night performance perks/flaws could be implemented.”
    • “I didn’t experience any performance or optimization issues — the game runs smoothly.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report a generally stable experience with few to no significant bugs or glitches, especially for an early access title. While some minor issues have been noted, the game remains enjoyable and engaging, showcasing its potential.

    • “It's still got lots of potential, but as of right now it's fun, engaging, and bug-free.”
    • “The game offers some nice graphics and environments, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
    • “Though it is a bit buggy, that is to be expected as it is in early access.”
    • “For an early access game, it's a ton of fun, but I haven't spotted any glitches or problems.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is considered high due to various maps, customer types, and a research tree, alongside sandbox modes that offer some variety. However, players feel that the limited customization options and lack of diverse scenarios for each map hinder long-term engagement. Many express a desire for updates that could enhance replayability through additional campaigns and maps.

    • “Replayability is pretty high with the different maps, customer types, research tree, and new item unlocks.”
    • “Fun! I hope there will be some updates and more campaigns & maps for better replayability.”
    • “The replayability is pretty high with sandbox modes in multiple areas, though still currently limited by the small selection of customization options.”
    • “Will definitely come back when updates are posted, though coming up with a way to make levels replayable (different scenarios for each map perhaps? allowing different plots to be purchased?) would help a lot for longevity.”
    • “Fun, hope will get some updates and more campaigns & maps for better replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its cute, cartoony graphics and bright colors, complemented by relaxing music that creates a cozy environment. Players appreciate the focus on atmosphere over complexity, though some desire more options for enhancing the visual style through lighting elements. Overall, it offers an enjoyable and charming experience.

    • “The graphics are cute and cartoony with the use of bright colors, paired with relaxing music that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere.”
    • “As the architect, I’d love the ability to design and place different lighting elements to enhance the atmosphere and visual style of the hotel.”
    • “As the architect, I'd love the ability to design and place different lighting elements to enhance the atmosphere and visual style of the hotel.”
    • “A cute and enjoyable tycoon game, trading in some of the complexity usually associated with it for a heavier focus on the atmosphere and style.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often becoming invested in the well-being of their virtual staff and the aesthetics of their hotel. The challenges presented throughout the game foster a sense of attachment, leading to moments of genuine emotional turmoil over decisions like resource management and design choices. The supportive community further enhances this emotional experience, creating a shared space for players to navigate their challenges together.

    • “If you’re looking for a review from someone who’s put 100+ hours into Hotel Architect and is now emotionally attached to whether my staff has a break room, if I’ve stocked enough towels and sheets, and whether I should redecorate my bar for the 9999th time, this one’s for you.”
    • “Eventually, it lets go, and suddenly you’re on your own, trying to manage five floors, two laundries, a nonexistent proper waste management system, and an emotional crisis over whether you should buy another plant for the first floor hallway or just leave the space empty.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to repetitively building multiple rooms with identical layouts. Additionally, there is a lack of engaging achievements related to grinding, which further diminishes the experience.

    • “It is too tedious to build multiple rooms with the same layout.”
    • “Grinding achievements: no”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted for its charming design and aesthetic, featuring numerous quirky details that enhance the experience while players focus on managing guest satisfaction and achieving goals.

    • “The character design and overall aesthetic are adorable, with tons of quirky little details to discover when you’re not busy juggling guest satisfaction and chasing accomplishments.”
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Hotel Architect is a strategy game.

Hotel Architect is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 37 hours playing Hotel Architect.

Hotel Architect was released on May 20, 2025.

Hotel Architect was developed by Pathos Interactive.

Hotel Architect has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Hotel Architect is a single player game.

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