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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.
Date of experience: September 20, 2022
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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,678 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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I immediately realized that Cecilia was just simply the perfect professional to have handle every aspect of our reservations in regards to a very important travel accomodation for my business. The entire phone call was wonderful and I actually became a bit saddened to have end the phone conversation with her.
Todd A Hoss
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Date of experience: January 26, 2024
This gal was amazing. She found us two rooms where there were few to be found. She was smart and quick and patient and made me feel like I was the only person she was worried for. She made all of us laugh.she was on speakerphone. What a treasure she is. Give this princess a raise!
Date of experience: June 6, 2023
From the beginning of the call to the end Kellee was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in her assistance and booking of my reservation. Kellee is professional, apt and very effective. Kellee is went above and beyond in her assistance with me and googled all my locations for my visit to give me all the available options. Kellee is extremely pleasant and is a beautiful personality which was evident throughout the call. At one point I was thinking of asking Kellee for suggestions for a local Barber for a haircut, but I felt she had done far too much with her pleasant and polite behavior. I wish all the best for Kellee and her career aspiration as she is an great asset to the organization.
Date of experience: December 21, 2023
I was trying to book the last room available at the closest hotel to Disneyland in 2 days. The online Hotels.com site wasn't working so I decided to call direct. I was able to talk with Jake and get the last room booked and can't wait to swing by Disneyland this week. Awesome job.
Date of experience: March 12, 2023
Trying to book a hotel reservation at Hilton Las Vagus Navata. After hours of trying to communicate with others at the Hilton, she was most efficient and as well as realized the Hilton did not pay her a penny! With out her customers there would be no Hilton Hotel. Many.
Date of experience: July 19, 2023
Very nice to talk with, and very pleasant conversation very informative
Date of experience: August 23, 2024
The person who's answered the phone did help me with exactly what I needed, but he also sounded like he wanted to die. He talked very slow, very low, he sounded very monotoned. I honestly might not book because his voice sounded scary.
Date of experience: August 14, 2023
Dealing with Lorelee was extremely frustrating. She did not feel confident in how to book the rooms. Most importantly when booking a hotel in Canada the customer should be charged in Canadian funds and not US $. The agent should be required to advise the customer that the funds will be in US prior to booking and not after the client receives an emails confirmation showing it was in US funds. I cancelled one reservation however the other one cannot be cancelled without paying a 30% cancellation fee. I have not cancelled this reservation yet and I'm waiting for a supervisor to call me back regarding this fee. I certainly was misinformed and do not feel I should have to pay the cancellation fee.
* BookOnline attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 9, 2023
I tried to book on line and got the message that the room I was trying to book wasno longer available. Then, due to some unknown reason I was blocked from the site. I called and was served by Carlos. Got the room reserved without any issues and completed in a timely manner. Great customer service!
Date of experience: September 29, 2023
I tried to make a hotel reservation on the site which they used to hijacker's the hotel site. They charged my card but the dates were wrong. I tried to change the dates and they cancelled my reservation and would not refund my money even though the error was theirs. I made a reservation at the hotel myself and these losers cancelled it too. They still have my money. Stay far away from Bookonline. They are thieves! I'm turning this over to the FTC.
Date of experience: April 14, 2023
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
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..
Date of experience: March 31, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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* BookOnline attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: March 1, 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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