Building Website for Beit Al Wali Hotel
A Fusion of Heritage and Modernity

Beit Al Wali Hotel, a Charming Boutique Hotel nestled in the historic center of Damascus and celebrated with numerous awards from TripAdvisor, sought the expertise of VOILA Co. to rebuild their website. As the first hotel in Damascus adorned with a golden badge, Beit Al Wali aimed to create a website that seamlessly combined the richness of its ancient past with modern design, services, and technology. The goal was to elevate the hotel's international prominence, provide an interactive platform for tourists to book rooms, and showcase the unique charm of the hotel in the heart of old Damascus.

Goals:

1. Modern Rebuild: Develop a modern website that aligns with global trends and technologies while harmonizing the ancient heritage with contemporary design and services.

2. International Appeal: Create a website that positions Beit Al Wali as a globally recognized boutique hotel, attracting tourists from around the world.

3. Interactive Booking: Implement an interactive booking system to receive room and suite reservations directly through the website, offering convenience for international travelers.

4. Heritage-Modern Fusion: Showcase the unique character of Beit Al Wali by fusing the charm of its ancient surroundings with modern amenities, decor, and services.

5. 360 Pictures and Photo Gallery: Present all rooms and suites through 360 pictures and a photo gallery, allowing visitors to virtually experience the elegance and ambiance of the hotel.

6. Hotel Nearby Page: Create a guide for tourists to explore nearby ancient places and historical sites, enhancing their overall experience in the heart of Damascus.

Approach:

VOILA Co. embraced a comprehensive approach to capture the essence of Beit Al Wali and fulfill its goals.

1. Requirements Meeting: Engaged in a thorough meeting with Beit Al Wali's management to understand their new requirements, recent data, and the unique characteristics that set the hotel apart.

2. Photo Session: Encouraged the hotel to conduct a photo session for all rooms, restaurants, and yards, ensuring fresh and captivating imagery for the website design.

3. Mock-up Development: Presented two mock-ups, exploring design possibilities that seamlessly merged the ancient and modern elements. Collaborated with Beit Al Wali to refine and finalize the chosen design.

4. Unique Design Implementation: Executed a unique design that combined heritage and modernity, creating a visually appealing and distinctive online presence for Beit Al Wali.

5. Interactive Booking Form: Developed an interactive booking form, facilitating seamless reservations and enhancing the overall user experience.

6. 360 Pictures and Photo Gallery: Integrated 360 pictures and a photo gallery to showcase the hotel's rooms, suites, and yards, allowing virtual exploration for potential guests.

7. Hotel Nearby Page: Created a dedicated page to guide tourists to nearby historical places, enriching their stay with cultural exploration.

8. Backend Development and SEO-Friendly CMS: Implemented the backend, including an SEO-friendly Content Management System (CMS) for easy content updates and maintenance.

9. Host and Domain Setup: Secured a host and domain for Beit Al Wali, ensuring a smooth and reliable online presence.

Results:

The collaboration between Beit Al Wali Hotel and VOILA Co. resulted in a website that exceeded expectations:

1. Lead Generation: The interactive booking form generated daily applications, providing valuable reservations and overcoming international booking system limitations.

2. Elegant Service Showcase: All services were elegantly presented with detailed descriptions, 360 pictures, and a photo gallery, allowing visitors to explore the hotel's offerings.

3. Prominent Online Presence: The website successfully positioned Beit Al Wali as a globally recognized boutique hotel, attracting international visitors.

4. Cultural Exploration Guide: The "Hotel Nearby" page became a valuable guide for tourists, enhancing their experience by highlighting nearby historical places.

5. Seamless Booking: The website provided a user-friendly platform for tourists to book rooms and suites conveniently, contributing to increased reservations.

The collaboration resulted in a visually stunning and functional website that not only met the unique requirements of Beit Al Wali Hotel but also showcased its charm, heritage, and modernity to a global audience.