In this blog post, we’ll dive into everything that makes Santorini such an exciting addition to Hotel Architect, from the new gameplay features to the challenges and opportunities you’ll face as you create a luxurious hotel on this picturesque Greek island across 3 floors on a much larger map than Gothenburg!
Whether you're playing in Career Mode or Sandbox Mode, here’s what you can expect when the Santorini location opens up on February 24th (only a few days away!) in Steam Next Fest:
A Stunning New Setting!
Santorini is one of the most visually captivating destinations in the world, and this new location fully captures its charm. With its breath-taking views of the Aegean Sea, dramatic cliffs, and iconic architecture, this location brings a fresh and exciting challenge to Hotel Architect. You’ll have the opportunity to design your hotel while keeping in mind as your map is set on the beach front, and your guests will be able to take a dip in the sea!
New Guest Types
Santorini attracts a diverse range of tourists, from luxury vacationers, sunbathers and more. This variety of guest types means you'll need to design a hotel that caters to different needs. Whether it’s crafting private suites for the brats, or creating an area for sunbathers to tan in those sunrays on the beach. Your hotel must meet the expectations of every visitor whilst dealing with the heat in this location!
New Zones and Items
The new update includes all the zones that came before and a new one, the bar zone! Time to party it up and entertain with a surf and golf simulator and even a light-up dance floor.
There are some Items that are inspired by Santorini’s unique culture, history and architecture, while others are essentials like air con units and fans! These additions will give you more variety to customize your hotel but don't forget the necessities or you might end up with some unwanted guests in your hotel, or worse, bad ratings!
We know you've been asking for it.. a bigger map and more floors!
Building on an island like Santorini comes with different challenges to Gothenburg. However, after learning the basics in Sweden, this map allows you to create on a bigger scale and on an additional floor for more adventurous building!
The Upgrade Tree!
This is totally new and we haven't even hinted at it before! This update brings you a new gameplay feature called the upgrade tree. You'll need to learn and research about specific items and topics to unlock better items and improvements such as fancier furniture, bigger capacity bins and combination washer/dryers for towels and sheets!
Staff Moods
Your employees are the backbone of your hotel, and keeping them happy is just as important as keeping your guests satisfied. In this update, staff moods now play a significant role in your hotel’s success. If your employees are overworked and stressed, expect some complaints.. and even the possibility of them quitting! Staff mood notifications will alert you to potential issues, so be sure to balance their workloads and create a positive work environment to ensure smooth operations.
So mark your calendars, gather your tools, and get ready to build your dream hotel on one of the world’s most famous islands!
Wishlist and join Hotel Architect’s Steam Next Fest demo from February 24th to March 3rd, and let your hotel tycoon journey take you to the shores of Santorini.
If you fancy, you can join us in the Discord while you wait too!
See you all on Monday, 6pm GMT sharp for Next Fest!
- The Hotel Architect Team
