Review of BookOnline: Poses as genuine hotel site then adds crazy fees
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New York
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September 20th, 2022
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They disguise the site URL to look like the direct hotel website in Google search. It wasn't until I saw the $150+ "tax and recovery fee" on a $214 reservation that I realized something was off. By then I'd already booked. I canceled the reservation, but the site isn't clear on whether or not they refund the exorbitant fees. For comparison, booking directly on Marriott had $34 in government taxes and fees. Bookonline.com is crazy.

Tip for consumers:
Don't. Just don't. Book anywhere else - directly with the hotel, Priceline, Booking.com, Truvago, Kayak - anywhere else.

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Date of experience: September 20, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,711 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with BookOnline most frequently mention customer service, great job, and hotel room. BookOnline ranks 4th among Hotels sites.

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Thumbnail of user dianab1482
Washington
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May 16th, 2024
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Great rep! Very upbeat and knowledgeable. She can help me anytime.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

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New York
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May 16th, 2024
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Very polite, easy to understand and he took his time. I didn't feel rushed.

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

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Florida
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May 15th, 2023
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Done do not have that much to. Say this is a waste of my time I am trying to drive

Date of experience: May 15, 2023

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Texas
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August 18th, 2023
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Young lady was exceptionally good at her job
I would be very happy to work with her on any occasion

Date of experience: August 18, 2023

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Georgia
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March 30th, 2023
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She did an amazing job at helping me find the room we needed for the night! So efficient and quick.

Date of experience: March 30, 2023

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Canada
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April 28th, 2023
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She did a very good job helping us finding a hotel we need more people like her in the industry.

Date of experience: April 28, 2023

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Ohio
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March 4th, 2023
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Fantastic, friendly agent easy and quick

Disappointed they would not take AARP as AARP advertised discounted rates with your hotel

Date of experience: March 4, 2023

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GB
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April 27th, 2024
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Sara was unbelievably patient and helpful! I am very grateful for her assistance and support.

Date of experience: April 17, 2024

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Florida
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March 7th, 2023
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I helped me get a hotel. She's an angel sent from GOD. L was feeling down and raised me up..

Date of experience: March 7, 2023

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Lydia S.
California
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May 15th, 2024
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She answered all my questions easily. Very accommodating.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024

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New York
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May 15th, 2024
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David did a great job booking our room! He was very courteous and helpful.

Date of experience: May 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user steves3885
Rhode Island
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February 27th, 2024
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I was told I'd be transferred to the front desk. Then they hung the phone up on me.

Date of experience: February 17, 2024

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Arkansas
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November 6th, 2023
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Called to get local number in Little Rock and was very pleased on how amiable and quick the answer.

Date of experience: November 6, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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August 12th, 2023
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She was very helpful, made it easy to book room and also helped explain where every gun was at.

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

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Louisiana
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May 10th, 2023
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She did her job great and very helpful! It's always good to speak to someone instead of a robot!

Date of experience: May 10, 2023

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Nevada
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July 24th, 2023
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I asked about a hotel and he referred me to a cheaper one which was very nice of him

Date of experience: July 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user melissaw1915
Oregon
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June 16th, 2023
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I booked a room in Cottage Grove, OREGON. I expect a full refund for the room in MN. I do not need a room in MN.

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Date of experience: May 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user branonw
Alabama
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February 19th, 2023
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It was great I appreciate the fact you didn't give me a hard time you where nice n professional

Date of experience: February 19, 2023

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Florida
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July 26th, 2023
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Very good
She found me a room when I thought there were none left. So she worked her magic.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

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Illinois
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July 26th, 2023
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Claudia took my reservation and was patient with me very helpful awesome to talk to thank u so much

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

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California
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July 31st, 2023
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Thank you Kim. You were very patient and we found two rooms that fit my travel plans. Good Job

Date of experience: July 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user ashleyw1418
Texas
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August 28th, 2023
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Ivory was so very sweet and made me laugh. She is great at her job, and you can tell.

Date of experience: August 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelm11558
Oklahoma
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March 24th, 2023
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Nadine was very nice and helpful. Booked the room in just a few minutes and boom we were there.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user lisal3372
Texas
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June 4th, 2023
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So sweet and patient! So nice we wanted her to go on the cruise with us old ladies! Lol

Date of experience: June 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user annieh270
Mississippi
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April 21st, 2023
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My experience was very helpful! I feel better now since I have a place to stay after the tornado!

Date of experience: April 21, 2023

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BookOnline is an independent travel network with access to rooms in thousands of hotels and approximately 200 countries worldwide. Our goal is to help you find the best value in travel accommodations online for destinations around the world. We offer locations in over 200 countries as well as thousands of great properties here in the United States of America.

BookOnline is focused on bringing our customers the most current and relevant results for their hotel needs. We do this by investing in technology and systems to create a better buying process in a secure environment. We have developed an intuitive web design for multiple devices that hopefully aid in your ability to find the information you need and book the property at your convenience. This technology also allows us to create dynamic results for our advertising, allowing us to show you the most relevant results for your search.

The end result is you find the property you are looking for with a minimal number of clicks and zoom right through into the checkout on your phone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy Book Online and all that we offer. We hope to add to our list of growing happy customers.

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