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TraveliOS, Web14 weeks SprintDesign concept by Zovintra

StayWise

Smart Hotel Deal Finder

Client name withheld at their request, so the project name is a working title. Details available under NDA. The screens are design concepts with fictional demo data, not screenshots of a live product.

StayWise - Engineering Case Study Cover
14 weeks
Production Delivery Time
100%
Milestone IP Handover
Zero Debt
Architectural Scalability

About the Project

StayWise finds better hotel deals including on non-refundable reservations by aggregating pricing and offering cancellation flexibility.

Requirements & Objectives

  • Aggregate pricing from multiple sources.
  • Provide cancellation options for non-refundable bookings.
  • Deliver clean search and booking experience.
  • Process payments securely.

The Engineered Solution

1Smart Price Comparison

Multi-source rate aggregation with lowest rate display.

2Flexible Cancellation

Protection wrapping non-refundable bookings.

3Streamlined Booking

Minimal-step interface with saved payment methods.

4Support Integration

24/7 in-app customer support.

Concept diagram: price comparison, flexible cancellation, streamlined booking and support
A design concept of a hotel booking app.

System Architecture & User Flow

The same room is compared across sources so guests always see the lowest price.
The same room is compared across sources so guests always see the lowest price.
A clear free-cancellation window and one-tap refund take the risk out of booking.
A clear free-cancellation window and one-tap refund take the risk out of booking.
A three-step flow turns a search into a confirmed booking without the usual friction.
A three-step flow turns a search into a confirmed booking without the usual friction.
What StayWise delivered
15%
Average savings for users, up to 20 percent
Multi-source
Pricing aggregated for the lowest rate
Flexible
Cancellation on non-refundable rates
How a booking comes together
1

Aggregate the rates

Pricing pulled from multiple sources to surface the lowest rate.

2

Add cancellation cover

Flexibility wraps even non-refundable reservations.

3

Book in a few steps

A minimal-step checkout uses saved payment methods.

4

Stay supported

24/7 in-app support is on hand throughout the trip.

Design Concept Screens

Design concepts with fictional demo data. They show how the product could look and work, not a live release.

StayWise web search results with a filter sidebar on the left and a six-card hotel grid with SVG hotel illustrations
The web search page pairs filter controls with a dense results grid so users can compare options quickly.
Hotel detail page with a photo strip, amenities grid, guest review scores, a four-column price comparison table, and a booking panel
The deal page brings together hotel details, verified reviews, and a price comparison table alongside the booking panel.
StayWise mobile search results showing filter chips and two hotel cards with price comparison savings badges
The search results screen shows hotels with the best available price and the savings versus other booking sites.
Hotel detail screen with a price comparison list, free cancellation card, booking summary, and a reserve CTA button
The booking screen shows price comparisons across platforms and a full cost breakdown before the user commits.

Engineering Process

  • Built SwiftUI app for booking interface.
  • Integrated multiple travel APIs.
  • Implemented PCI-compliant payment processing.
  • Created web booking portal.
Four steps: SwiftUI app, travel APIs, PCI-compliant payments, web portal
The planned build pieces for a travel booking app.

Production Tech Stack

Layer / ComponentProduction Technologies
Mobile App
SwiftUI (iOS)
Price Engine
Multi-source travel API
Payments
Secure processing
Website
Web booking portal
Architecture
MVVM

Outcome & Business Impact

StayWise saved users 15–20% on average. Cancellation flexibility was the primary acquisition driver.

Common questions

How does a hotel comparison app find the lowest rate?

In this concept, the same room is compared across multiple travel APIs, and a price engine surfaces the lowest rate. The booking screen shows a price comparison across platforms and a full cost breakdown before the user commits.

How can an app offer cancellation on non-refundable hotel bookings?

The design wraps non-refundable reservations in a flexible cancellation layer, with a clear free-cancellation window and one-tap refund. Cancellation cover is added as a step in a minimal three-step booking flow.

What is involved in building a hotel booking product with secure payments?

The concept combines a SwiftUI iOS app, multi-source travel API aggregation, PCI-compliant payment processing, saved payment methods, 24/7 in-app support and a web booking portal. Zovintra can scope a similar travel booking product.

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Related reading

  1. Payment Webhooks in AI-Built Apps: Replay, Signature and Idempotency MistakesPayment confirmation mistakes on booking flows.
  2. Core Web Vitals Explained for FoundersPage speed for a search-driven product.
  3. Local SEO for Service Businesses - A Complete PlaybookBeing found when people search for a place to stay.
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