Review of BookOnline: DO NOT BOOK HERE
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Nevada
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November 7th, 2022
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As stated in previous comments, my fees/taxes were almost $100 more than what I could have booked through the hotel. On top of that the hotel allows for cancellations and Bookonline.com does not. There was no breakdown of fees, so when I saw the bill later I thought there must be an error because the taxes and fees were over 75% of what my nightly rate was! The booking was $144/night and the taxes/fees were $108/night! Through Marriot directly the taxes/fees would have been $13/night at most. I've tried getting in touch with customer service several times, but keep getting the same robot generic response back. The only reason I'm writing a review here (First review I've written ever maybe) is because I've seen them respond to some of the poor reviews given here. I'd like to recover my almost $800 extra I spent on this 8 day booking. DON'T BOOK HERE. There are plenty of better options.

Date of experience: November 7, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,671 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 adamb1907
Washington
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September 7th, 2023
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I wanted to call the hotel. I called the number on the website. I was not given a voice mail option to reach the specific hotel front desk. The reservation line could not even tell me the number to call. After waiting, the agent advised me to look in the yellow pages. Not her fault, I guess, but the system should be changed.

Date of experience: August 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user janetd1433
Oregon
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June 24th, 2023
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This was an ongoing difficult experience. The quality inn phone number is 775–4 28–0300. I had called it for four hours, and kept getting a busy signal. So I had to resort to call the new reservation line. Pamela had no ability to confirm my reservation and when she called the number she got a busy signal also.

Pamela was at least the third person I talk to. The first person gave me the wrong phone number to the Hampton Inn in Fallon, and the second person I talk to hung up on me.

And overall very frustrating experience

Date of experience: June 24, 2023

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Mexico
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October 2nd, 2023
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I was calling to get a room at the Grand Hyatt at DFW. I was told that there were no rooms. When I asked if there was some way to get one, like a cancellation, I was told to "plan ahead"!
I don't feel I need to justify any further why she gets a poor review. BTW, I called the hotel direct and they found a room for me!

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

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Kentucky
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August 25th, 2023
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I have diabetes and specifically asked if the hotel had a fitness center. I use exercise to help maintain my blood sugar after I eat.
After I had already prepaid and checked-in I realized once I got to the room that there was no fitness center.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user kiac42
North Carolina
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January 22nd, 2024
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Called for assistance with booking a hotel in Jacksonville NC at EMT rate. Was told that the only discount offered from Hilton was Sr Citizen. Then "transferred to customer service" which ended up being a recorded line that asked me to enter my reservation number.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

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Minnesota
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February 10th, 2023
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Booking a room was easy and Daniel was very helpful with finding us the right place to stay. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was actually really good too! We Will remember this place when we come back.

Date of experience: February 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user kellyb1977
Texas
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March 17th, 2023
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Nicole could read my mood and knew that my humorous voice while making truly $#*!y comments. She laughed. I liked that. Nicole also gave me the direct line to the front desk at the hotel I'll be at, which, I will make known, is freakin' not available in Google's wealth of knowledge. She deserves a raise. She should still work with people, but she deserves a raise.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

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Texas
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July 1st, 2023
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The agent was very affable and extremely helpful. His professional attitude was self evident. His manner and demeanor was of the highest standards. He adds new dimensions to the concept of professionalism. Possess managerial qualities others should emulate. Promote well ahead of his peers based on his demonstrated superior skills

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user tims1835
Missouri
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September 25th, 2023
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I'm a Hilton honors gold member and wanted to book my rooms and Garcia was not helpful and ask me to tell the desk that. That's absurd and I never have had to deal with that. I'm very disappointed and when I asked why he hung up and sent me "how'd I do" text. Garcia, you failed.

Date of experience: August 26, 2023

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North Carolina
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August 6th, 2024
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Reservation help was great. Quick and efficient. Called reservation number posted on website.

Date of experience: July 27, 2024

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Maine
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September 14th, 2023
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Amanda was very helpful in getting my reservation completed when my flight was going to be delayed by about 3 hours. The intercom at the Denver Airport was loud and kept going off while I was trying to make the reservation and Amanda was very patient and helpful.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023

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Canada
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January 24th, 2023
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Ashley (?) Was very helpful, personable, humorous and proactive in understanding our travel situation and assessing best value options.
Was a pleasant chat and also quick and successful in booking a stay, stress-free.

Date of experience: January 24, 2023

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Washington
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April 6th, 2024
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When booked was told I had smoking room for two nights…. They couldn't book for three nights cause they said Friday smoking was already booked. Arrived today and this hotel is totally smoke free! Went back to website and it said three more smoking room available! They also said my reward was two bottles of wine…. Hotel knows nothing about this at all! SO SO DISAPPOINTED! I came here because my sister in hospital diagnosed with cancer and only has two weeks to live! I just really needed room to relax in because so emotional! So I'm paying for my stay here and am staying in my car right outside back entrance! Will use the bed when I come in and will just go out to my car in morning with coffee before I head back to hospital! CHANGE YOUR WEBSITE!

Date of experience: March 27, 2024

Thumbnail of user suem1314
Massachusetts
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September 12th, 2023
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Whenever a strange situation comes up, and I seem to attract them, I always wonder if I'll find an angel to guide me through. I think Carolyn for knowing exactly what I needed even though I didn't have the words to ask for it clearly.

Date of experience: September 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user lisaw3322
North Carolina
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September 4th, 2023

I thought I was calling the hotel directly but book online.com didn't identify themselves. I requested my reservation they booked it and when I arrived at the hotel they had booked the wrong room. Ultimately I cancelled this reservation and worked directly with the hotel. Booking online has refused to give me a full refund when this was their error. These people are deceptive and just want to take your money. Please book directly with the hotel for honest service.

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Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user trevorh338
Canada
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August 4th, 2023
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Amanda handled my particular situation professionally and promptly. I had made a blunder earlier in the day in regards to a booking I made and Amanda fixed the issue and got me back on course with my original plan.

Date of experience: August 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user darlanew2
Washington
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July 16th, 2023
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We were told we would have two queen beds. They were full size! Room smelled of smoke. Drapes were ripped and dirty. When booked we were told it was pet friendly. At check in they said they are not pet friendly.

Date of experience: June 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user robertm3229
South Carolina
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October 8th, 2023
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I'm trying to find a room for a seminar with Northwestern Anesthesia. He didn't try to help me find a room in that block and quoted me the week for $******* and not even sure if it's location is where the seminar is being held. He had an arrogant tone when I questioned the price for a block room amd when I said nevermind, he just disconnected the call.

Date of experience: September 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user billw1529
Illinois
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October 4th, 2023
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I had ******* points and the guy on the phone sold me a room for $232. After hanging up, I reserved a room using my points…. Done deal. The guy on the phone was a thief. Not impressed. He sucks! Fire his thriving butt.

Date of experience: September 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user aileenh38
Florida
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September 1st, 2023
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I have had multiple issues with hotels.com so i moved forward with calling the hotel and asking several questions for safety and all questions where answered. Also Rosangelica lives by her name she was very professional ery clear and very assertive. An angelic customer service help i have ever received.

Date of experience: September 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user marym6833
California
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April 18th, 2023
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I called and Amanda was a delight to speak with. The original agent that i spoke to was rude and gave me a number to call that was not live. Amanda took the time to explain what your service actually is and helped me find the information i needed.

Date of experience: April 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user natasham458
Canada
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July 30th, 2023
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I had two different dates I needed to book a night hotel for and I have to say that Lauren did an amazing job at making this easy. I gave her the hotel I wanted for one of the nights and then I needed her to find another closer to an event I was going to and she hooked me up. Thanks again

Date of experience: July 30, 2023

Thumbnail of user briano1053
Texas
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August 7th, 2024
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Marianne was great! She ensured that my reservation was correct and was extremely helpful.

Date of experience: July 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user douglaso211
California
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June 8th, 2023
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I had made a reservation, but did not have a reservation number on hand because BW mis-transcribed my email. I'm disappointed that BW did not call me when the reservation email bounced, but the agent did a terrific job of sorting things out.

Date of experience: June 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user bobn626
Alabama
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December 6th, 2023
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For a change it was a pleasant experience having a room booked over the phone. Michaelecenkov has a good grasp of English and was very helpful in reserving a nice room at a reasonable rate. I actually enjoyed talking to him.

Date of experience: December 6, 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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