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 4,607 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): 87.4%
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Top Positive Review

“Came to the rescue!”

Teri S.
10/2/24

My husband made a reservation months ago, but had issues when he arrived. They only had $1,200 a night suites available. While my husband was at registration trying to reserve a cheaper room, I called and spoke with Vanessa. She was able to book him a reservation for 3 nights at the Cosmopolitan. My hubby was able to walk over and check in immediately. After a long flight, finding a reasonably priced room was a relief.

Date of experience: 9/22/24
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Top Critical Review

“IT SHOULD BE A ZERO Star - DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE - IT'S A FAKE!”

Chris S.
10/25/24

I mistakenly booked a hotel room on this website and paid in full at the time of booking. When I checked out of the hotel 3 nights later I was told that my payment had not been received and that I needed to pay for my stay with another credit card. I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Date of experience: 10/15/24
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Thumbnail of user rogerl664
Pennsylvania
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April 19th, 2023
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Juan It was very professional and new what he was doing it was very friendly.

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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Delaware
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June 22nd, 2023
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Easy and very helpful
Thank you very very very very very very very very much

Date of experience: June 22, 2023

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Florida
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July 28th, 2023
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Awesome, enjoyed the rep that assisted me! Very professional

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

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Arizona
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July 15th, 2023
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Hotels have few vacancies and the prices are extraordinarily high.

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Date of experience: July 15, 2023

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Arkansas
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July 16th, 2023
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Great customer service! Lovely too talk to!
Found exactly what i needed and more.

Date of experience: July 16, 2023

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Florida
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July 17th, 2023
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I appreciate the ease of getting this reservation. Thank you!

Date of experience: July 17, 2023

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New York
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July 16th, 2023
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Helpful, interested in finding the best offer available

Date of experience: July 16, 2023

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North Carolina
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July 16th, 2023
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It was good. She knew the answers to my quest Io ons

Date of experience: July 16, 2023

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Michigan
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July 3rd, 2023
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Very pleasant very helpful life saver helpful helpful helpful

Date of experience: July 3, 2023

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Texas
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July 18th, 2023
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Good customer service and very courteous. Will use again

Date of experience: July 18, 2023

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Texas
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February 1st, 2023
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Jason is so patient he is THE best. He is the epitome of professionalism

Date of experience: February 1, 2023

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New York
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July 19th, 2023
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Very helpful and pleasant. Richard did his duo diligence to help me find a room

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

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Arizona
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July 19th, 2023
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The booking agent delivered a last minute hotel room in an emergency situation. He was professional

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

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Nebraska
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February 20th, 2023
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Very, very good! Heather did a fantastic job - very helpful!

Date of experience: February 20, 2023

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Delaware
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February 20th, 2023
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Very helpful and pleasant. Very efficient. Very helpful and listened very carefully

Date of experience: February 20, 2023

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Arizona
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July 19th, 2023
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Me Cruz was extremely polite and went out of his way to be helpful. Great customer service

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user carolynj620
New York
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July 19th, 2023
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Jennifer offered to check other local hotels within my price range. Excellent job.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

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Florida
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July 19th, 2023
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Very helpful and pleasant! No wait time. Love this Place

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user robertt3508
North Carolina
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July 19th, 2023
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Jennifer made the reservation process very easy. She is a credit to your organization.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user christinet1383
Connecticut
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July 19th, 2023
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Great. Fast Efficient. Knowledgeable
Much appreciated

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user debrad1276
New York
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July 19th, 2023
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He was nice patient very thorough she got me the perfect Hotel

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user peggyb711
Oregon
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July 19th, 2023
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Was able to confirm reservation & answers questions. Thank you

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

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Georgia
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July 20th, 2023
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Very helpful and efficient. Great attitude too. It was a pleasure doing business with her.

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user charleyt17
Michigan
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July 20th, 2023
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The representative was absolutely great patient and knowledgeable to my needs

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user annb1838
Georgia
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July 20th, 2023
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Very pleasant and helpful while helping me with a reservation.

Date of experience: July 20, 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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