Experience Transformation for the Hotel Industry with Modular UI/UX

The Challenges

The client’s journey began with big ambitions, but an outdated hotel booking website held them back at every turn. A design-focused hotel booking website is meant to maximize bookings, but instead, it was tangled in rigid block systems that stifled creativity in its WordPress-powered booking website.

The HTML structure, relic-like in its design, made implementing modern striking designs nearly impossible. Every attempt to break free with custom CSS felt like patching cracks in a dam.

But the challenges didn’t end with aesthetics. Behind the scenes, outdated JavaScript functionalities - sliders, accordions, grids, tabs, etc. - wreaked havoc. They bloated the DOM, slowed page load times, and created a digital experience that dragged instead of delighted. This sluggish performance hampered hotel booking rates in an industry where speed is everything.

It became clear that this wasn’t just a website that needed tweaking - it was a roadblock to hotel bookings. A complete overhaul of the outdated block systems was mandatory.

The only way forward was to leave behind the old constraints and build a platform capable of delivering speed, flexibility, and the stunning designs the hotel industry demanded. It was time to rewrite the rules and create a digital presence that not only met modern standards but set new ones.

The client chose Capital Numbers as their design-thinking partner for this ambitious overhaul. We had to go beyond a design revamp and embrace true experience transformation - crafting a solution that blended functionality with artistry.

Technology

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  WordPress
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  HTML5
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  CSS
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  SCSS

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Results

The final product is a highly-flexible hotel booking platform with modular blocks up to 30 hotel businesses can personalize to meet their unique needs. These blocks allow each hotel to tailor layouts to showcase their brand and unique selling points while keeping the core web structure intact.

Here’s how the modular designs deliver value to hotels:

Hero Sliders for Promotions

Modular sliders spotlight targeted offers to seasonal packages, enhancing engagement.

Accordions for Quick Answers

Modular accordions deliver access to FAQs, tailoring content for families and business travelers.

Dynamic Grids for Storytelling

Adaptable grids showcase everything from event galleries to room options, captivating journeys.

Custom Maps for Local Discovery

Performance-optimized map blocks guide guests to nearby attractions or transport hubs.

Tabbed Menus for Finding Content

Streamlined tab modules let users toggle between content, from event venues to spa.

Masonry for Visual Impact

Masonry layouts elevate hotel property galleries or client reviews with visual elegance.

Form Panels for Seamless Bookings

Custom forms simplify bookings, catering to honeymooners’ packages or corporate inquiries.

Progress Bars for Tracking

Dynamic progress bars track steps in forms or booking processes, improving user clarity.

Sticky Headers for Easy Navigation

Sticky headers keep critical booking or contact details visible as users scroll through the site.

Card Modules for Quick Insights

Card layouts in a glance-worthy design showcase key elements, like amenities or room images.

Interactive Timelines for Events

Modular timelines highlight event schedules or milestones, blending functionality with visuals.

50/50 Modules for Balance

Split-content layouts combine text and visuals to show key details and captivate users intuitively.

Carousel Modules for Slideshows

Flexible carousels highlight room options, guest reviews, or offers in a sliding format.

Quick Links for Fast Access

Modular quick links give access to high-priority sections like banquets, simplifying user journeys.