Nestled in the rolling hills of Eastern Washington’s high desert, Hotel Hardware stands as a testament to timeless elegance and modern hospitality. Formerly known as the Historic Weinhard Hotel—a property recognized by Country Living as a top 50 Historic Hotel—this 1890 Italianate architectural landmark has been meticulously restored for a curated guest experience. We were thrilled to reimagine this stand-out property’s website to match.
A Timeless Design for a Historic Gem
The new Hotel Hardware website mirrors their seamless blend of historic charm and contemporary amenities. The design pays homage to the property’s rich heritage while embracing modern web aesthetics, ensuring a user-friendly experience that captivates modern travelers and history enthusiasts!
Upon landing on the homepage, visitors are greeted with striking visuals that highlight the hotel’s special setting and features—its stately rooms, rooftop patio, natural wine bottle shop, and the renowned Bobcat Room famed for its handcrafted cocktails. The design uses subtle scrolling effects throughout, injecting energy into the browsing experience and creating a sense of flow and momentum. These dynamic touches add depth and visual interest without overwhelming the content to strike a perfect balance between elegance and interactivity.
The site’s intuitive navigation makes it easy for guests to dive deeper into the hotel’s offerings, whether reading about its storied past, discovering local attractions, perusing the latest wine selections, or checking room availability. In addition to the familiar horizontal navigation bar on desktop and hamburger menu on mobile, the site naturally guides visitors along the path to purchase via strategically placed calls to action.
The website integrates a streamlined booking system accessible from every page. Customized to match the property’s branding, the booking engine provides prospective guests a convenient and seamless reservation process by which they can check room availability, view detailed descriptions and images, and complete payment to secure their stay with ease.
Recognizing that today’s travelers browse on various devices, both the website and booking engine are built with a responsive design that automatically adapts to desktops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures potential guests have a consistent and engaging experience, regardless of how they access the site.
The Hotel Hardware website shows how thoughtful design encapsulates a property’s essence. By celebrating the hotel’s rich history via modern design and functionality, we’ve created a digital platform that inspires potential guests to experience the unique charm of Hotel Hardware firsthand.
Want a new website that celebrates the one-of-a-kind essence that makes your hotel special? Reach out to our friendly design team for a free, no-obligation quote.
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