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 4,694 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 loftonf1
Louisiana
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December 13th, 2023
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Ralph. For some great help he went out his way to find me a hotel closer to the concert that we have tickets for excellent job.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023

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Indiana
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January 19th, 2024
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Great customer service answered all of my questions. He was very professional and made it very easy process.

Date of experience: January 19, 2024

Thumbnail of user juliev326
Missouri
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March 10th, 2022
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I booked a room on March 8th aroun 5:00 pm for March 17th. When I received the confirmation the date was for the 8th. I forgot to change the date. Within 20 min I contacted the company to change the date. 1st caller said they couldn't because it was prepaid and I would have to get authorization from the property manager. Contacted property, they said this company does this a lot and the property can't change the date and they tried. Property Mgr gave me his name and said he would authorize the change if they would call. I called Booking (different person) said they could not do it because of cancelation policy. Asked for supervisor and was put in hold for over 25 minutes only for them to tell me they would give the message to the supervisor. I even sent an email, filed a report. Exchanged a few emails with the same statement "because of cancelation policy they couldn't refund $$ or change the date. I just wanted the date changed.
I added one of 3 responses that I received from different customer service.
Went to Hotel.com, free cancellation.

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Their policy before booking and not after the fact.

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Date of experience: March 10, 2022

Thumbnail of user gailm866
Florida
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April 23rd, 2023
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Ashley was very pleasant and helpful. She was polite and helped me add an extra night to our already existing reservation, In less than 5 minutes

Date of experience: April 23, 2023

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Canada
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January 20th, 2023
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Talking with Jason was great. He even went to the trouble of finding a direct number for the hotel so I could get the conference rate.

Date of experience: January 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user johna4910
Washington
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May 18th, 2023
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Giovanna was such a pleasure. Worked went up & beyond to answer all &;every question I had. She spent time & was compassionate about my needs.

Date of experience: May 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user teresar975
Idaho
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August 1st, 2023
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I booked a room with a lovely lady by the name of Dawn at the Shasta Inn. She was courteous, knowledgeable and spot on. Thank you!

Date of experience: August 1, 2023

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Illinois
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May 9th, 2023
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Kimberly was very efficient and professional. She answered all my questions and helped me reserve a couple of rooms for a Fall visit to Door County.

Date of experience: May 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user brendah2247
Louisiana
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August 18th, 2023
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When I got to hotel, I had two rooms booked & apparently I was charged for two rooms. When I called, I told you I had tried to book online but after I tried to reserve, it said no rooms available.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user gurur11
Wisconsin
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December 13th, 2023
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It was a nice experience on call with Jennie. She answered all my queries with ease. Very Professional.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user suzannep563
California
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March 6th, 2024
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Cesar hernan was very polite, professional and courteous! He answered all my questions and gave great advice for our trip.

Date of experience: March 6, 2024

Thumbnail of user dakotag62
Arizona
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June 28th, 2024
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Caesar is a G. Great help, very nice, helped me get the room I want at a great price.

Date of experience: June 18, 2024

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California
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May 7th, 2024
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Marlo was very polite and very sweet. He did a great job giving me options and had my best interest in mind

Date of experience: April 24, 2024

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California
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August 5th, 2023
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Wanted to book online. Had questions, Giovanna was very helpful and professional. Got me exactly what I wanted

Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user brianl2060
Colorado
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January 25th, 2023
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Terry did a great job helping me book a hotel in Provo Utah appreciate her professionalism and helpfulness.

Date of experience: January 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user briano875
New York
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July 20th, 2023
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My father passed. I had to book rooms last minute. Lauren made it simple and comfortable. Thanks Lauren

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user aarona771
Oregon
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October 16th, 2022

Fast and easy to use, would recommend to anyone looking for a quick booking option. They were helpful.

Date of experience: October 14, 2022

Thumbnail of user liams178
Tennessee
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April 12th, 2023
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The booking agent, Tamara was efficient, thorough and even had a humorous personality. A pleasure to speak with.

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

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Georgia
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June 15th, 2023
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Amber was so patient, professional and worker very hard to secure a reservation. Will definitely recommend to friends!

Date of experience: June 15, 2023

Thumbnail of user carlaf243
Canada
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July 26th, 2023
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Jennifer was friendly and very helpful, able to quickly answer my questions and assist me with the booking

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user randic78
Florida
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February 22nd, 2023
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We had a death in the family and needed next day accommodations. Carolyn was very polite and helpful.

Date of experience: February 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user christianm.v
California
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August 27th, 2023
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Great customer service and help provided to get our booking done in time and with the desired preferences.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user jamesp4723
Tennessee
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April 18th, 2023
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Excellent customer service. Ashley answered all questions politely and new exactly what to do
To secure the reservation.

Date of experience: April 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user debbier864
Texas
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October 18th, 2023
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Great help on phone. Feel more comfortable talking to someone. Lauren did a great job answering my questions

Date of experience: October 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user tammym1748
North Carolina
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September 1st, 2023
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Cruz was most helpful, courteous and very informative about my booking today. I'm so pleased with my experience.

Date of experience: September 1, 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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