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ARK Hotels

Mobile-first hotel website with direct WhatsApp and marketplace booking routes.

Type
Websites
Client
ARK Hotels
Role
Web design · Web development
Year
2024

Evidence / status

The live website provides room discovery, WhatsApp booking, front-desk calling, and directions.

ARK Hotels homepage showing the Ranchi property with room and WhatsApp booking actions.

Challenge

A shorter path from search to booking

The website needed to help mobile visitors understand the property and choose a trusted booking route without a custom availability system.

Constraints

  • Most visitors were expected to arrive on mobile.
  • Marketplace trust needed to coexist with direct enquiries.
  • The available photography was limited.
  • Location and contact details needed to remain immediately accessible.

Approach

Key decisions

  1. WhatsApp as a direct enquiry route

    Pre-filled messages reduce booking friction without adding a reservation backend.

  2. Marketplace link as a second path

    Visitors who prefer marketplace protection can continue through the existing listing.

  3. Location treated as a primary task

    Maps and directions remain prominent for guests navigating an unfamiliar city.

  4. Mobile-first contact visibility

    Contact actions remain easy to reach without dominating the room content.

Evidence

What can be stated

Current status: Live. Unverified outcomes are labelled instead of presented as proof.

Technology stack

  • Next.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vercel

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