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.

Tip for consumers:
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 4,698 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 charlesettat2
Illinois
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October 6th, 2022
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Make sure to read the contract thoroughly. Also if you cancel you will be charged the entire amount.

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The cancelation policy.

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Date of experience: October 6, 2022

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Customer S. – BookOnline Rep

Hi Charlesetta, as a travel network we do not set the refundability of a reservation, as this is done at the hotel supplier level. We conspicuously disclose the refundability of a reservation on our checkout summary page before any funds are collected from our customers. Thank you for your statement above.

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Washington
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February 8th, 2024
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Hernan was great! He answer all my questions, very knowledgeable and he made the process really easy.

Date of experience: February 8, 2024

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South Carolina
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March 10th, 2023
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She took her time and made sure I had each room reserved exactly as I needed them! Very Polite, Friendly with Outstanding Service!

Date of experience: March 10, 2023

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Oklahoma
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December 4th, 2023
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Agent was very polite, clear, patient, and helpful. He went the extra mile to be of service and stayed cheerful and friendly.

Date of experience: December 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user susanh4241
Mississippi
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August 28th, 2023
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We ran into problems trying to book when Garcia searched and searched everywhere for me!
He jumped on a cancellation and got me the room I need!

Date of experience: August 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user loriep40
Delaware
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August 2nd, 2023
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Joyce was very helpful. The Holiday Inn where I wanted to stay was booked and I have no availability and she found me another room close by.

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

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New York
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May 3rd, 2023
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Ashley was very helpful in arranging and booking a room for our stay. She was very pleasant and funny. I would definitely book at this hotel again.

Date of experience: May 3, 2023

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Kansas
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June 2nd, 2023
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Susan did a great job of helping me figure out if I could take my cat to the doubletree and told me what I needed to know.

Date of experience: June 2, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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October 6th, 2023
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I asked for their rate and got an inflated price. When I questioned the price, she hung up on me. Booked directly through hotel for $100 less.

Date of experience: September 6, 2023

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New Jersey
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August 10th, 2023
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She was very helpful and patient with me. Found perfect place. Fun to work with. If I still had my office I would try to hire her!

Date of experience: August 10, 2023

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Georgia
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March 25th, 2023
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Edgar was so easy to understand. He quickly found us a place to stay at a great rate that was better than what I had asked for!

Date of experience: March 25, 2023

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California
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April 22nd, 2023
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Have had good experience with Red Roof on this vacation. Decided to book over the phone for this night and found it to be easy and pleasant.

Date of experience: April 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user jimw1439
Maryland
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June 16th, 2023
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We were trying to book a room. The app had our old CC#. She helped us get the room and with a lower rate! Awesome customer service

Date of experience: June 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user charlesb3264
Virginia
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July 24th, 2023
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Jay was awesome, he was able to get my booking done quickly and the hotel that I was looking for too. Thanks

Date of experience: July 24, 2023

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Virginia
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June 30th, 2023
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Gave me options. I was able to book without a deposit. I love that I receive the reservation confirmation email right away.

Date of experience: June 30, 2023

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New York
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February 3rd, 2024
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Telephone call to an amazing customer service representative at Hilton Honors...It pays to be a Diamond member

Date of experience: February 3, 2024

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Florida
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February 6th, 2024
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I called for one hotel that was booked but was quickly given other options and pricing. Booked in under 5 mins with text and email confirmations.

Date of experience: February 6, 2024

Thumbnail of user carolu620
Oregon
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May 2nd, 2023
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He was very helpful in booking our room. There was a short 55 second wait and everything I asked for was accomplished.

Date of experience: May 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user stevene864
South Dakota
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July 14th, 2023
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Booked a room. They said the card didn't go through however the charges reflected on my bank balance with 3 separate charges.

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user margaretmargaretd
Ohio
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March 20th, 2023
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I called to book a room for three days and the woman who answered the phone was pleasant, very helpful and efficient

Date of experience: March 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user thomasp2111
Washington
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February 1st, 2023
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Looking for a hotel last minute and Jamie was able to book us a room close by with a very easy process.

Date of experience: February 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user jacks1991
South Carolina
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March 27th, 2023
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Super easy booking. Quinton is very knowledgeable and speaks very clearly. Answered all my questions. Wished me a Happy Easter. All good.

Date of experience: March 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user kimk1106
Washington
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April 12th, 2023
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Jesus did a phenomenal job understanding what I needed to make my reservation. Very nice and pleasant to talk to. Thanks much

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user seanb961
Canada
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June 3rd, 2023
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By far the best person I've ever had on the other end of the phone doing a booking. Friendly, Funny Excellent Attitude

Date of experience: June 3, 2023

Thumbnail of user andrem337
Canada
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March 13th, 2023
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She was very helpful, clear, concise and easy to understand with the details of my reservation. She did a very good job.

Date of experience: March 13, 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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