Escape room 16+

The Hotel

4 - 8 people60 minutesMedium

Imagine an ancient room filled with secrets and mysteries. An innocent visit to an old hotel unravels when you discover hidden treasures and a lurking presence not fond of intruders. Will you uncover the truth or become part of the mystery?

Large groupsBeginners

Company Riddle Room Canberra

Medium

Not scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

Escape room awards

Nominee (2025)TERPECA

Nominee (2024)TERPECA

Best of Morty (2023)Morty

Finalist (2023)TERPECA

Finalist (2022)TERPECA

Nominee (2021)TERPECA

Nominee (2020)TERPECA

About the escape room

In an old abandoned Hotel lies a treasured stone. Tasked with the job of retrieving it, you enter the Hotel, but soon find that you might be an unwelcomed guest.

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A richly themed, padlock-free hotel haunt with inventive tech puzzles and a story that actually branches. Go for the atmosphere, stay for the clever teamwork moments and bold finale choices.

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4.9

1455 reviews on Google

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Location

Paid and Free Parking

Wifi

Wardrobe

AI Overview

AIPlayers rave about the immersion, lighting, and sound, calling it spooky rather than truly scary. Puzzles skew hi‑tech, varied, and cooperative, with a branching endgame that lands well. Difficulty trends high and content is dense, with several noting 4+ players works best. A few puzzles run long, feel opaque, or lean text-heavy, and the low light isn’t for everyone.

WeaknessesSome tasks drag with too many steps or hard-to-spot clues, and at least one puzzle involves more reading than some enjoy. The darkness can be challenging for those sensitive to low light.

StrengthsStunning set design that feels like a real old hotel, backed by excellent audio and lighting. Fresh, lock-free interactions and a narrative that threads cleanly through the entire experience.

SecurityNo specific safety notes in the reviews. It’s noticeably dim, so watch your footing and comfort level with low light.

Level of fearMoody and tense with a couple of mild jump scares, but no live actors. Darkness adds pressure, so the easily spooked may feel uneasy, yet most call it atmospheric rather than terrifying.

Actors' gameNo live actors; all interaction comes from the environment and tech. The room builds presence through sound, lighting, and smart triggers instead of performers.

Quality of riddlesInventive, lock-free mechanisms with clear logic and a healthy mix of tech, observation, and teamwork. Generally fair and well-themed, though a couple can feel grindy or less intuitive. The branching finale neatly ties puzzle outcomes to the story.

PlotYou’re sent into an abandoned hotel to recover a treasured stone, and the story actively propels you forward. The late game branches into multiple endings without spoiling the mystery.

Difficulty levelChallenging and content-rich, best for experienced teams or confident groups. First-timers may find it tough, and one reviewer suggests 4+ players to comfortably split parallel tasks.