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 4,603 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): 87.5%
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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 donnaj1412
Washington
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April 19th, 2023
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Hugo was very accommodating in completion of my reservation.

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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Indiana
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April 18th, 2023
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Carolyn was a tremendous help. She knew her job very well and answered all my questions.

Date of experience: April 18, 2023

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Texas
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April 19th, 2023
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Ease of booking, great attitude. My days and nights were available.

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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Washington
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April 19th, 2023
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Great job, very helpful! Thanks for all the help and support

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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California
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April 17th, 2023
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Beautiful, easy transaction. No problems, & Andrea was very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: April 17, 2023

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Florida
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March 6th, 2023
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Outstanding,very helpful! Great customer service experience

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

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South Dakota
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March 5th, 2023
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Very helpful and courteous. I feel confident that my rooms are booked

Date of experience: March 5, 2023

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Arizona
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March 5th, 2023
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Awesome she us very professional understood the situation with my family

Date of experience: March 5, 2023

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Virginia
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March 5th, 2023
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She was pleasant, helpful, and informative. Give her a raise

Date of experience: March 5, 2023

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Texas
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March 4th, 2023
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Quick and efficient! Thanks for your help. Can't really add anything else

Date of experience: March 4, 2023

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California
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March 4th, 2023
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Joyce was very helpful in booking a reservation today. She made it quick & easy.

Date of experience: March 4, 2023

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Canada
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January 31st, 2023
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Hotel reservations for holiday to west coast of British Columbia

Date of experience: January 31, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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January 31st, 2023
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Carlos was pleasant, efficient and thorough. I look forward to our stay at Hyatt as a result.

Date of experience: January 31, 2023

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Virginia
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May 21st, 2023
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Could not help me with making reservations for my two colleagues.

Date of experience: April 21, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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April 20th, 2023
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Junior was Polite, knowledgeable, well spoken. Thank you.

Date of experience: April 20, 2023

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Maryland
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May 19th, 2023
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I called to get an estimate price and he hung up in my face

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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New Jersey
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April 20th, 2023
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Polite, courteous and helpful. James is a true asset to reservations.

Date of experience: April 20, 2023

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Missouri
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March 6th, 2023
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Michael was very helpful, patient and kind. Thank you!

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

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Kentucky
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March 6th, 2023
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Very pleasant took great care of me answered all my question

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

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Alabama
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March 6th, 2023
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Perfect, quick and satisfying! Searches were efficient

Date of experience: March 6, 2023

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Virginia
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February 8th, 2023
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Rachel was friendly and accommodating. Very pleased with service.

Date of experience: February 8, 2023

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Montana
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February 3rd, 2023
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Efficient, friendly service. Booked exactly the room I was looking for.

Date of experience: February 3, 2023

Thumbnail of user markr3271
North Carolina
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April 24th, 2023
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Roxy was very helpful and professional. Great customer service.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

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Virginia
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April 23rd, 2023
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Edgar was precise and informative every step of the reservation process!

Date of experience: April 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user reginab462
Texas
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April 21st, 2023
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Great sense of humor. Good etiquette. Patience. Knowledge.

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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