StayWise
Smart Hotel Deal Finder
Client name withheld at their request, so the project name is a working title. Details available under NDA.
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.
System Architecture & User Flow
Aggregate the rates
Pricing pulled from multiple sources to surface the lowest rate.
Add cancellation cover
Flexibility wraps even non-refundable reservations.
Book in a few steps
A minimal-step checkout uses saved payment methods.
Stay supported
24/7 in-app support is on hand throughout the trip.
Engineering Process
- Built SwiftUI app for booking interface.
- Integrated multiple travel APIs.
- Implemented PCI-compliant payment processing.
- Created web booking portal.
Production Tech Stack
| Layer / Component | Production 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.
