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 4,649 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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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 88%
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Top Positive Review

“Great Service!”

Susan M.
12/16/24

We tried booking at a Toronto hotel but there was no availability Joyce, in Reservations at the Canopy Hotel, was a terrific help. She checked throughout other establishments until we found what we were looking for. She saved us time, and was most pleasant and helpful! Thanks Joyce. Bruce and Susan McKie

Date of experience: 12/6/24
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Top Critical Review

“BEWARE THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM”

Lynne F.
12/13/24

1 star only because they dont allow negative stars. This company is operating with misleading and deceptive practices which are illegal in Australia. The only way to stop or limit there scam behaviour is to warn people. I made a booking with Bookonlie.com not realising they were an american website. They charged american $ for a booking in Australia for an Australian hotel. They also charged over $50 aus for insurance which I did not select. When I call and complained they chose to cancel my booking. I DID NOT ASK FOR THE BOOKING TO BE CANCELLED> So now i have lost over $600 and have no accomodation. Numerous calls to - yes you guessed it a Phillipino call centre - i have had no help. They tell me someone will call me back but it has now been over 2 weeks. The last call centre person tried to assure me they were a highly professional internal company. MMM you would wonder if this was correct why they would need to steal from people.

Date of experience: 11/26/24
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Thumbnail of user kimw1362
Alabama
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February 6th, 2023
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Juan was very nice and very helpful. Pleasant to deal with.

Date of experience: February 6, 2023

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Kentucky
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June 14th, 2023
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Wonderful experience the clerk was really nice! I really appreciate it!

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

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Indiana
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December 31st, 2023
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Wonderful experience and very helpful customer service.

Date of experience: December 31, 2023

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Texas
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August 17th, 2023
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Cesar answered all my questions and addressed my requests
Thanks
Raj

Date of experience: August 17, 2023

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Florida
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June 14th, 2023
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Excellent experience. Very pleasant, could answer my questions and very professional.

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

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Ohio
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June 13th, 2023
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Santiago was very helpful and described the hotel and room wonderfully.

Date of experience: June 13, 2023

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Florida
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December 31st, 2023
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Carolyn was very nice, fast, helpful and efficient

Date of experience: December 31, 2023

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Texas
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August 23rd, 2023
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She was most helpful! She went above & beyond my expectations!

Date of experience: August 23, 2023

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California
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March 14th, 2023
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Very nice, we got the rooms we needed for the date that we are going to be in town.

Date of experience: March 14, 2023

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Texas
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August 27th, 2023
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It was smooth and thorough.I fell like it is all set.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023

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New York
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February 16th, 2023
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Very nice patient and answered all questions and accommodated my requests.

Date of experience: February 16, 2023

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Florida
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August 29th, 2023
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Your representative was very polite, friendly and extremely informative and helpful

Date of experience: August 29, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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August 25th, 2023
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The customer service representative was professional and very knowledgeable and pleasant

Date of experience: August 25, 2023

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Washington
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August 28th, 2023
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Easy discussion with specific details and entry. Clear and concise communication.

Date of experience: August 28, 2023

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Canada
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June 21st, 2023
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Fun friendly and helpful

Helped with good room and reasonable rate

Date of experience: June 21, 2023

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North Carolina
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February 22nd, 2023
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Timely & knowledgeable. Offered best rate & reserved room type requested.

Date of experience: February 22, 2023

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Oklahoma
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June 22nd, 2023
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Very nice an willing to help...seemed to be a good person!

Date of experience: June 22, 2023

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New Jersey
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September 5th, 2023
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She was terrific in helping me find a place with a water park. She was very nice and professional.

Date of experience: September 5, 2023

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Georgia
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February 27th, 2023
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Very friendly and took interest- listened well- easy to talk to

Date of experience: February 27, 2023

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Canada
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March 2nd, 2023
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Very thoroughly done and instructions were clear and easy to understand

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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Florida
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December 29th, 2023
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Excellent job, great and high quality of customer representative.

Date of experience: December 29, 2023

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Tennessee
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December 29th, 2023
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Xavier was very professional and helpful in finding me a hotel.

Date of experience: December 29, 2023

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Maryland
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December 28th, 2023
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William took his time to find a room when they were scarce.

Date of experience: December 28, 2023

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Indiana
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March 19th, 2023
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The experience was amazing an Ms Courtney was very patient as well as kind. Thanks

Date of experience: March 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user micheles1295
Indiana
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June 26th, 2023
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Wonderful call and friendly service
I hope she gets a raise and a day off

Date of experience: June 26, 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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