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.

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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 4,678 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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Thumbnail of user cherisseb1
California
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April 28th, 2022

I didn't book the room my sister did I canceled the very next day. Long story short I never stayed at the hotel and they still took 280 out of my account times are hard I'll never book with them again!

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Never use this site to book rooms

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Date of experience: April 28, 2022

Thumbnail of user brookea199
North Carolina
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July 9th, 2023
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Rooms would sell out by the time I processed my card. Then it wouldn't process when I did get a room. I called the Reservation line and was done in 5 minutes. So just skip online and just call!

Date of experience: June 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user michellec3288
West Virginia
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March 31st, 2023
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Had to make a reservation at the Last minute because of a Death in the Family. She was very Professional and extremely polite. She found a Suite. Can't Thank her enough.

Date of experience: March 31, 2023

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Indiana
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August 31st, 2023
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I have booked numerous hotels and reservations and have NEVER had someone as efficient, helpful and effective as Cesar. You've got a "franchise player" working for you! He's an absolute gem.

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user kozad
Florida
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September 1st, 2023
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Called to see if they had any rooms available. She gave me a good price and said I could make reservations on line and it could save me a little money.

Date of experience: September 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user lajuanp2
Oklahoma
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April 17th, 2024
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My experience was horrible. Book a hotel with Best western Cypress Creek 7921 Lamar Pool, Biloxi, MS *******. Room305 was infested with bedbugs. Not only that I have not received a refund.

Date of experience: April 7, 2024

Thumbnail of user arlew
Georgia
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September 6th, 2023
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Jessica was very kind. I believe I might have contacted a 3rd party as opposed to the actual hotel. Either way, Jessica was helpful and we will see what happens.

Date of experience: September 6, 2023

Thumbnail of user kimp1077
Minnesota
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March 19th, 2023
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Kaneshia was very helpful in helping me decide what I needed. She also answered all of my many questions, politely and informative. I look forward to my stay in April.

Date of experience: March 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user scottm3748
Oregon
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March 3rd, 2024
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I was impressed with how quickly our reservation was completed. The customer service representative was courteous and effective. I could not have ask for better service and support.

Date of experience: March 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user laurat1741
Idaho
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November 14th, 2023
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Excellent I appreciated Eric kind voice and warm manner in which he took my reservation. He spoke clearly and at a comfortable rate to get the necessary information and he answered all my questions.

Date of experience: November 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user christinec3024
Pennsylvania
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August 18th, 2024
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Good experience, looking forward to coming.in September...

Date of experience: August 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user davida5089
Georgia
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December 22nd, 2023
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Placed call to make reservation for friends travelling to the area...It all was smooth and was booked right away...Requested a handicapped accessible room...it too was granted...

Date of experience: December 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user dellad32
Connecticut
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March 3rd, 2023
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1st attempt was not successful. I found out when I called reservations # b/c I had not received an email confirmation. 2nd attempt reservationist confirmed reservation but still no email confirmation. 3rd attempt Gio Marco redid the reservation and FINALLY it went through.

Date of experience: March 3, 2023

Thumbnail of user kathyk896
Illinois
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June 13th, 2022

We booked a room online for a Fairfield Inn at a rate of $119.00. Book online did not disclose that they were charging an additional $50 + dollars for taxes and fees. We would have never booked this room knowing there would be that much in additional charges.

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I have entered a dispute with my credit card company for the portion of the charge that was not disclosed.

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Date of experience: June 13, 2022

Thumbnail of user jamshidf
California
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May 8th, 2022

I reserved and cancelled my reservation within a few minutes of realizing I was not on the Wyndham Rewards site. The reservation confirmation emphasized Free Cancellation, but I was charged the full amount of $1822. 33: they will give me no refund and they will give me no room (will not reinstate my reservation). I complained to Google about elevating any company with such a bad Better Business Bureau rating to the top of my search list as if it best matched my search.

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Avoid

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Date of experience: May 8, 2022

Thumbnail of user rm761
Texas
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June 23rd, 2023
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I was hitting dead ends trying to book a hotel that was pet friendly. I was afraid we were going to miss the wedding. Finally Giovanna was able to help us get a room and our older dogs can go

Date of experience: June 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user rebeccam2576
Michigan
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April 25th, 2023
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Thank you to Ashley for helping me out with my reservation. I have surgery this week and needed to make sure my husband and daughter would be take of. You made one of my hurdles today pleasant.

Date of experience: April 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user seej3
Mississippi
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March 17th, 2024
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Not good at all customer service was very rude and disrespectful and just hung up the phone while I was talking. Was not actively listening at all. His tone was not good at all.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

Thumbnail of user stuartr222
Canada
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September 23rd, 2023
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The system is very complicated you need a lot tech knowledge.
I can't believe that a company would even consider using the system l am sure you will loose lots business l will never use it again.

Date of experience: August 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelk5791
Colorado
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May 16th, 2024
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Neal was very friendly but businesslike. I was able to book my hotel reservations in minutes with all of my questions answered. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 6, 2024

Thumbnail of user jefferye68
California
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April 24th, 2023
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Mioneshela, was wonderful in getting us a room in a short time! My mother is passing away and she really helped our accommodations pleasing! My family thanks you from the bottom of our heart!

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user bobbier133
Texas
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June 1st, 2024
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Very professional, courteous and helpful. It's a busy time with graduation ceremonies going on and she found a room.

Date of experience: May 22, 2024

Thumbnail of user carolb3810
New York
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March 4th, 2024
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Amanda did a great job reserving a handicapped room for the Grandmother of the groom. Rest of the family is reserving their own rooms. Amanda did a great job with all aspects of the reservation.

Date of experience: March 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user anitak341
Virginia
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September 4th, 2023
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Cesar continued to search for us a place to stay, even though a convention would be in town the same time we needed to be there, due to an appointment at Shands Hospital. He went above & beyond.

Date of experience: September 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user maryanns268
Wisconsin
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September 8th, 2023
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Michael was professional, helpful, kind and patient with me as I made reservations for an upcoming wedding. He explained everything thoroughly and made sure I was well taken care of.

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Date of experience: September 8, 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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