Our first ever content update is now live, and it’s a game-changer! The New York content update introduces a brand-new map that lets you build above 5 floors for the first time, unlocking the ability to design and manage skyscrapers!
To celebrate we have a brand new sparkly trailer with another ear worm tune, and all the details on the update below (including some not in the trailer!)
So what's in the update you ask?
New York Map
Set in the heart of one of the world’s most iconic cities, the New York map offers a fresh canvas for hotel design. You begin with an empty plot and 3 financing choices in the scenario, allowing complete creative freedom to build from the ground up.
The map allows you to build 25 floors, which is a mega upgrade compared to the previous maximum of 5 and you have 700+ more tiles to play with than the largest map, Santorini!
Art Deco Furniture Set
Alongside the new map, the update introduces a range of art deco themed cosmetic items and rewards, including guestroom items with 10 colour variations, new stairs cases, a gramophone and more! Whether you're designing sky lounges, high-rise suites, or bustling lobbies, the new items make it a breeze bringing luxury and a bit of the roaring 20's to your hotels!
New Character Outfits
With the art deco themed items coming to the game, we thought it was only right to add some 1920's themed outfits in for your characters to wear as well. Pin-striped suits and flapper outfits are here for you to dress up your guests or staff in!
Copy/Paste Room Feature
Surprise! One of the most requested features is finally here. The Copy/Paste Room tool allows you to duplicate entire room layouts with a few clicks. This streamlines the building process, especially for large hotels with repeating room types or symmetrical designs. It’s a major time-saver and a powerful tool for maintaining consistency across your hotels!
Other Update-worthy notes (warning spoilers ahead!):
Added new achievements!
Upgrade all items in zone button added. No more tedious clicking through every item in a room when you unlock the upgrades, although the individual upgrade button is staying too.
Reworked and adjusted the critic rating for Seating, Refreshment, Entertainment, Spa & Gym. Availability is now based on the critic's actual experience, not just a global rating.
More new furniture including artwork and other decorative items!
Sandbox is now available directly, temporarily unlocking all zones and basic necessary items 👀
Added more backpacker guests for those big builds with lots of bedrooms!
Advanced tab in in the Financials area now shows a list of key metrics for your hotel.
Added queue time-outs in Seating, Entertainment, Refreshment, Spa & Gym activities.
Fixed Character Dialogue issues
Fixed issues with chat bubble icons
Fixed functionality on the bar counter corners
Stability Improvements + various minor fixes!
Roadmap Update!
Looking ahead, we updated the roadmap to show that London will be a new map we are adding to Hotel Architect in the future! Stay tuned for more details as development progresses.
Noblechairs Ultimate Cozy Bundle Giveaway
To celebrate the New York update, Hotel Architect has partnered with Noblechairs and Overclockers UK for a special giveaway. The Ultimate Cozy Bundle includes a one-of-a-kind Noblechairs HERO gaming chair and cozy gaming gear designed for comfort and style while you build your hotels! It's the perfect way to set you up for long design sessions. Enter here: https://Wired.gg/cozygiveaway
*Please note this giveaway is open to UK entrants only (due to the chair being extremely heavy to ship worldwide!) 
Steam Bundle with Let’s School
Step into the role of a school principal or a hotel owner in the Let's School and Hotel Architect Bundle! This bundle combines two of the ultimate management-sim games which both feature cozy and satisfying gameplay mechanics, whilst encouraging creativity amid organized chaos!
The Let's School and Hotel Architect Bundle Includes:
Let's School:
Dive into the exhilarating role of a headmaster entrusted to revive your alma mater! Beyond just bricks and mortar, train teachers, recruit students. Sculpt your school into a unique educational haven! Let's School!
Hotel Architect:
Step into the chaotic 24/7 lifestyle of a hotel owner as you design and build grand hotels across the globe. Juggle the increasingly elaborate demands of disorderly guests, logistical nightmares and unexpected obstacles in Hotel Architect, the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!
The New York update is available now. Dive in, start building, and take your hotel designs to the next level.