Building and managing any kind of hotel in Hotel Architect is not an easy task, and things become manyfold more challenging when your goal is to build a 5-star hotel. This is because guests and critics visiting these luxurious hotels have a very specific taste, and they demand nothing short of top-tier services, amenities, staff, etc. It is the reason that if your goal is to build a 5-star hotel in Hotel Architect, you need to keep a few things in mind.
This guide explains how to build your own 5-star hotel from scratch in Hotel Architect.
Start with the 5 Star Hotel Blueprint
The first step towards building your fancy and luxurious 5-star hotel is to have a blueprint. You should have an idea of what you want to build, where, and how. It is an important step, even if you are starting with a small hotel and don’t have sufficient funds for something bigger. A blueprint will ensure that you make expansions in the right direction and do not have to worry about last-minute changes.
Take Gradual Steps to Expand
As you look to expand and level up your hotel gradually, you must cater to all guest types. These include the most standard guests like backpackers, Sporties, and Sunbathers. This means start with standard rooms and as you gather funds, build bigger and better rooms until you can build the most luxurious rooms possible.
You do not need to have multiple luxurious rooms to get that 5-star rating. Instead, you can build one or two luxurious but spacious rooms. Focus on things like having a premium decor, 30+ tiles, and luxury furniture to please Upper Crust guests. Don’t forget to visit the Guest Profiles tab to know what each type of guest wants to have.
In short, while your ultimate goal is to get a 5-star rating, do not forget to work towards the next rating, i.e., 2-star, 3-star, and so on.
Improve Decor and Aesthetics
Keep an eye on your hotel’s decor and aesthetics to make sure it suits the tastes and preferences of all types of guests. You can use high-rated art, plants, furniture, etc., to improve both these aspects. Focus on regular housekeeping in guest areas and various seating areas across your hotel.
Pay Attention to Your Staff
All the good things about your hotel will not matter much if you do not have staff up to the task. This is because if your guests are unhappy with the staff’s behavior and service, it will surely result in your hotel’s reputation going down. It is the reason you should make sure the staff is getting better with XP. Alternatively, you can choose to hire better and more experienced staff and fire the ones that do not meet your requirements anymore.
Implement Critic Feedback
Whenever a critic visits your hotel and shares their feedback/rating, pay attention to each rated area. This will help you get an idea of what’s going great and what needs improvement. Do note that even if a critic gives you a 5-star rating, your hotel’s overall rating can go up only by one star at a time. This means there is no shortcut to jumping to the overall 5-star rating. You will have to be patient and work towards getting multiple 5-star ratings from critics. Also, different critics will offer different feedback/ratings as it happens in real life.
Final Thoughts
It is not hard to guess that building a 5-star hotel in Hotel Architect is a marathon, not a sprint. You cannot speed up the process and will have to grow step-by-step. The important thing is to keep guest and critic feedback in mind. This is the best guide you have to get an idea of what should be done next. So, buckle up, put in the work, and eventually you will have your very own 5-star hotel.
