Review of BookOnline: I tried to cancel after seeing that the price was $75 more than the quoted price
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Wisconsin
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July 22nd, 2022

I cancelled my room after seeing the extra $75.00 they charged. Now I am out $243.57 and have no room available

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Date of experience: July 22, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,650 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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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 rhondab800
Georgia
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June 28th, 2023
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The reservationist, Grace was wonderful. She represents The Marriott Hotel with excellent customer service. She helped me find a Marriott Hotel in my price range and made sure there was an Electric Charging Station on site. Because of her I will continue to stay at The Marriott.

Date of experience: June 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user moserjohn1985
Texas
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April 30th, 2023

They charged an excessive 72% tax recovery and fees after checkout and are unwilling to give any details of the charges. The hotel we stayed at has a 15.6% tax recovery and fee rate, but BOOKONLINE.com assessed a 72% rate, and refuse to provide any details… buyers beware of their scams..

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Date of experience: March 31, 2023

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Hi John, we are sorry you had this experience. Just like when you book through a hotel directly, BookOnline must charge its customers for all applicable taxes, including any hotel taxes. Additionally, by charging a service fee for all of its reservations, we can offer 24/7 customer support and operate as an independent travel network. BookOnline conspicuously discloses all fees and taxes on its checkout summary webpage. Despite our transparency, we remain concerned about your experience. Please send us a private message with your reservation information used at the time of purchase and we will respond with the next steps.

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New Mexico
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January 11th, 2024
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My booking agent was very helpful. She took the time necessary to find a room that fulfilled our needs. We are in our 60s and finding us a suite was necessary for us to enjoy our stay. We give her the highest marks for all she did for us.

Date of experience: January 11, 2024

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Alaska
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July 18th, 2023
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Catherine was very nice and friendly! We just weren't in the same time zone. When I said I was stranded at the airport and needed a room tonight which was at 10:30 pm in Seattle, a room was booked for the following night. I realized the mistake 5 minutes later. Unfortunately there were no rooms and I spent the night in the airport. I'm planning on a full credit.

Date of experience: June 18, 2023

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Maryland
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July 2nd, 2023
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Not good. Asked for correct phone number to AC hotel, miami Beach because phone number on site is wrong. I was referred to check out yellow pages.com where the mumber is still the same wrong number. Frustrating

Date of experience: July 2, 2023

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California
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November 1st, 2023
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The booking agent I had was wonderful to talk too. She listened to what I wanted and verified the reservation to make sure it was exactly right. She had a very happy demeanor which made it so pleasant to book the room. Thank you

Date of experience: November 1, 2023

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Georgia
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July 7th, 2024
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Chrislyn was very easy to talk to regarding my upcoming visit. She was very courteous and answered my questions satisfactorily.

Date of experience: June 27, 2024

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Florida
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February 17th, 2024
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Reservation was supposed to be made at the Fairfield Inn and suites. I even gave my Mariott Bonvoy rewards number. I then get confirmation that I am booked at the Hampton Inn and suites. I call back three minutes later and I'm told I have a 30% cancellation rate. This needs to be rectified!

Date of experience: January 25, 2024

Thumbnail of user shellys554
Texas
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August 4th, 2024
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Helpful, courteous, knowledgeable customer service

Date of experience: July 25, 2024

Thumbnail of user ritalaurieandmarym
Oregon
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June 18th, 2023
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We are 3 60ish ladies on road trip, seeing the sights around Oregon.
10 pm, and we are in the Eugine area foolishly thinking we could find a room at any exit... Yea, no... Found one, for $400... no way. Called a couple of chain hotels to find out all their locations sold out. Tried finding a room online, but some of the sites wouldn't allow us to make a reservation for that night - guess it was just too late in the day.
Called Book Online and got Timothy. He spent 36 minutes on the phone with us, looking up online and calling locations in a 50 plus mile radius. Then, when he found one we could afford and get to, called them to make sure we got the room, and sent us happily on our way.
Timothy, you were our Night in Shining Armor! Thank you!

Date of experience: June 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user gregorym1428
California
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April 11th, 2024
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Thought I had a veterans. Discount. Turned out some other thing I never mentioned. Sounded like he is working from home.Not a background noise kids and chickens.

Date of experience: April 1, 2024

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Texas
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June 10th, 2024
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The operator was professional and very proficient.They were thorough in their search and found me a room at late notice.

Date of experience: May 31, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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September 18th, 2023
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I booked a room last minute for the upcoming weekend. I was pleasantly surprised to have the phone answered by a live, honest to goodness human who answered all my questions without tesorting to a script.

Date of experience: September 18, 2023

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Emma M.
California
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February 24th, 2024
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I thought I was calling Drury Inn. It was the number listed by the hotel when I googled the specific hotel and location. I did not learn that I had booked through Priceline until we arrived at the hotel. I feel scammed. I was unable to receive my hotel membership points and the charge was more than the actual hotel would charge.

Date of experience: February 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user jacobg592
Florida
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November 15th, 2023
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After booking very late at night, we asked Stephanie if we could check in around 4 am. She said yes. Then after confirming once again that we could check in at 4 am she said yes. When we arrived at the hotel we were told we weren't able to check in that early. Causing issues at the hotel where they very nicely accommodated us. It was not a good experience.

Date of experience: October 21, 2023

Thumbnail of user rosem1209
Texas
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March 31st, 2023
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DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY! Biggest scam ever. This is a third or fourth party that will charge you double. I called what I thought was reservations for the W Hotel in Dallas and was directed to this service. They said they were booking me 2 rooms with adjoining door at the current rate. I paid in full. I needed 2 rooms because a child hood friend passed away and we had friends in town for the funeral. The day off, we go to check in, only ONE room. No record of anything at the hotel but that. We were forced to purchase ANOTHER room! 2 rooms for the price of 3! When we contacted this customer service, they said they would call the hotel about it. They did not. They sent over a receipt instead. Charged double for one room. Non-refundable. Oh and the notes said, SPECIAL REQUESTS: NEEDS ADJOINING ROOMS." Thankfully AmericanExpress will be handling this one.

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Date of experience: March 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user cordellc18
Pennsylvania
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December 6th, 2023
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Tried to find the K. Grand but got lost and went to a smaller hotel. Joselito draw a little map, went outside, and pointed to the right direction and the turns to get me back on track; beyond the call of duty! Keep her on your payroll and give her a raise; she is a credit to your hotels!

Date of experience: December 6, 2023

Thumbnail of user kasis10
Mississippi
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November 9th, 2023
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After another Hotel in the area failed to book our room, we were at a total loss on what to do or where to stay. Alexandre took the time to find us a hotel in the area that we needed to stay in and kept in mind our price point. He was a dream to work with and calmed my anxiety.
The hotel we are booked at wouldn't be my first choice but with everywhere booked solid in the area we needed to stay in, I still call it a win!

Date of experience: November 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user carolynf701
Delaware
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October 2nd, 2023
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In trying to book a hotel I tel in small NC town, we found the actual available room rate to be 50% higher than the online rate. Francisca (?) Found us a comparable hotel at less than half the rate. Excellent customer service!

Date of experience: October 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user veronicam892
Texas
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April 25th, 2024
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She definitely deserves a raise! Was so helpful. Made me go from stressed to not in a matter of minutes! Will be using you guys more often. Very impressed of now her costumer service was.

Date of experience: April 15, 2024

Thumbnail of user akosuad1
Alabama
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April 12th, 2023
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I had a great experience booking this hotel and the help she provided was a plus no question went unanswered qnd no question was a dumb question she took the file to hear m travel reasons and looked for what was best for me

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaels10552
California
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March 1st, 2023
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Kanisha, addressed my questions and concerns with the utmost professional manner expected... She was very quick with the information and with finding discounts and availability of rooms that I requested... She conducted herself in a very professional manner and I would recommend her to my friends

Date of experience: March 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user johng6752
Wisconsin
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October 5th, 2023
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Lisa was very knowledgeable and informative. She was very helpful and kind. Having been a Hilton cardholder for 4 years and a a honors member for over 20, she exemplified everything I would want in my company.

Date of experience: October 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user herberth132
Alabama
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October 8th, 2023
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Mr. Cesar Hernan provided excellent service and information. I called several Hotels for reservations and not one of the other hotel staff members took the time to make sure that I was given the necessary information without asking. Mr. Hernan is a excellent representative for your company and provided excellent service to me and me and my wife. He is a asset to your company and provides outstanding customers service.
Please recognize Mr. Hernan for his outstanding customers service.

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Date of experience: September 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user pontiaj
Ohio
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April 27th, 2023
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Kept asking if it was a direct employee of Best Western. Was told yes. When the person was going over the reservation and giving confirmation numbers then said that wanted to go over the cancellation policy and the fee. I said there shouldn't be a fee for cancellation. He said it would be $30. I replied I thought you were with Best Western. The person said oh we are a booking company for Best Western. I said that is not what you told me when I asked you in the beginning. I said want to cancel. The man said I would get charged the $30 fee. This is not a way to do business by deception. Doing business by deception is very unacceptable in my book.

Date of experience: March 28, 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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