I want the engine to appear in a pop-up window when I click on "Book", is that possible?

Offering a seamless booking experience through a pop-up opening

Key points ● Open the booking engine in a pop-up when the "Book" button is clicked ● Improve user experience and reduce redirects ● Ensure compatible and responsive integration ● Choose the right method based on your engine and Webflow structure

Displaying the booking engine in a pop-up is a popular technique in the hotel industry. It allows for a smoother user experience, prevents navigation loss, and keeps the user within the hotel's visual environment while displaying the engine clearly and immediately.

Yes, it is entirely possible, but the method depends on the compatibility of your booking engine.

Why display the engine in a pop-up?

Using a pop-up for the search engine offers numerous advantages: ● avoid opening a new tab ● display the search engine without leaving the current page ● provide an immersive and consistent experience ● speed up the booking process ● increase conversions on both mobile and desktop

💡 The pop-up is particularly effective on the homepage or room pages.

Methods to display the engine when clicking on Reserve

There are three main approaches depending on your search engine provider and your Webflow structure.

1. Use the official engine pop-up widget

Some search engines offer a built-in script that allows you to: ● open the engine in a modal window ● instantly access the calendar ● customize the design and transitions

These widgets are the most reliable because: ● they are mobile-compatible ● they load quickly ● they are maintained by the provider

💡 Ask your service provider if they offer a “booking widget pop up” or a modal integration.

2. Embed the engine iframe in a Webflow modal window

If your search engine supports iframe integration, you can: ● create a pop-up in Webflow (div + overlay + animation) ● embed the search engine's iframe within it ● display it when the Book button is clicked

General steps:

1. Create a modal component (overlay + container)
2. Add the iframe code inside.
3. Hide the default modal
4. Define an “Open modal” interaction on the Book button
5. Add a "Close modal" interaction to the cross or overlay.

💡 Warning: Some engines do not allow iframes for security reasons (X-Frame-Options). Check compatibility before choosing this method.

3. Load the engine via a script in a modal

For search engines that don't support iframes but accept embedded scripts, you can: ● load the script only when the pop-up opens ● dynamically inject the widget into the modal ● reduce the initial page weight

This allows for faster loading and a cleaner display, especially on mobile.

Possible problems and solutions

• The engine is not displayed in the modal → Check that the engine accepts modal or iframe integrations.
• The modal opens but the engine remains blank → The script may depend on the entire page loading. Consider loading the widget early.
• The modal overflows on mobile → Apply a max-width:100% and check the window paddings.
• The page scrolls behind the modal → Add overflow:hidden to the body when opening the pop-up.

💡 Always test on Safari mobile, which is often more sensitive to iframes.

Best practices for a high-performing pop-up

• Use a slightly darkened background to highlight the engine. ● Keep the opening animation simple and fast. ● Ensure sufficient contrast between the pop-up content and the background. ● Test the experience on mobile, where modals are often more challenging. ● Keep the modal wide enough to properly display the calendar.

💡 Tip: avoid integrating other scripts or heavy content into the modal to maintain smooth loading.

Conclusion

Yes, you can absolutely display your booking engine in a pop-up when you click “Book.” Whether you use an official widget, an iframe, or a dynamic script, this method streamlines the user experience, reduces friction, and improves conversion rates. Proper configuration ensures a clean, fast, and perfectly aligned pop-up that reflects your brand identity.