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 susanq792
Florida
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November 27th, 2023
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Crystal really helped me. I had problems with online and she helped me

Date of experience: November 27, 2023

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Texas
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May 29th, 2023
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Enrique was very nice and patient he also included some gifts to choose from so was very nice.

Date of experience: May 29, 2023

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South Carolina
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December 13th, 2023
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My booking experience was very easy and professional. Mark was very helpful and resolved my issue.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023

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California
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January 13th, 2024
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I needed help with my reservation and was pushed off to a awful automated phone line

Date of experience: December 21, 2023

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Maryland
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December 24th, 2023
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Dawn is very helpful and provided excellent customer service

Date of experience: December 24, 2023

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Kentucky
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December 22nd, 2023
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Great job keep up the good work and have a Super Christmas

Date of experience: December 22, 2023

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Arizona
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August 11th, 2023
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Easy to book and very helpful. Was able to book my room fast and with the hospital discount.

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user robinm1404
Massachusetts
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September 21st, 2023
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She gave me the information then she hung up on me because I didn't make a reservation. I

Date of experience: August 22, 2023

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Florida
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September 6th, 2023
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Terrence is great as a customer service. The best. He gave me a great attention in the phone

Date of experience: September 6, 2023

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Ohio
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October 12th, 2023
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Arturo was very professional.
Price quoted was $4. Than website.

Date of experience: October 12, 2023

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Canada
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December 12th, 2023
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Friendly and efficient. Very helpful and cheerful.

Date of experience: December 12, 2023

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California
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December 13th, 2023
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Excellent personality and great service. Quick and efficient and friendly

Date of experience: December 13, 2023

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Ohio
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December 20th, 2023
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I called work questions and Amanda swiftly provided me with the correct answers.

Date of experience: December 20, 2023

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New York
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April 7th, 2023
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Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Thank you for the assistance.

Date of experience: April 7, 2023

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Florida
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June 29th, 2023
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Outstanding customer service very calm with the customer and polite.

Date of experience: June 29, 2023

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Arizona
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June 24th, 2023
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Very helpful and sweet! Appreciate her going above and beyond!

Date of experience: June 24, 2023

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Washington
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March 6th, 2023
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Always clean and great staff. Also a great breakfast too!

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

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California
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March 20th, 2023
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This was a nice young lady, with a very positive attitude and very helpful

Date of experience: March 20, 2023

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Washington
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September 20th, 2023
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Great customer service. Quick and easy, very polite and helpful

Date of experience: September 20, 2023

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Indiana
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May 15th, 2023
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Very good. Easy to understand and helpful. Gave helpful information.

Date of experience: May 15, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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September 28th, 2023
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It was very pleasant, Francis was most helpful and informative.

Date of experience: September 28, 2023

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Maine
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March 16th, 2023
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Excellent experience, Carlos was polite and friendly and very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: March 16, 2023

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Virginia
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July 1st, 2023
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Santiago was so nice, polite and extremely helpful...thank you Santiago!

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user jenniferd3076
Washington
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July 4th, 2023
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Brandon was very nice, on the phone. He helped me, and was very helpful!

Date of experience: July 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user victoriad787
Illinois
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July 3rd, 2023
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You understand my question and were able to explain to me about my stay

Date of experience: July 3, 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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